Intern - Revenue Cycle Analyst

About Sound: 

 Headquartered in Tacoma, WA, Sound Physicians is a physician-founded and led, national, multi-specialty medical group made up of more than 1,000 business colleagues and 4,000 physicians, APPs, CRNAs, and nurses practicing in 400-plus hospitals across 45 states. Founded in 2001, and with specialties in emergency and hospital medicine, critical care, anesthesia, and telemedicine, Sound has a reputation for innovating and leading through an ever-changing healthcare landscape with patients at the center of the universe. 

About the role: 

The Revenue Cycle Analyst Intern will be responsible for performing duties that support the analysis of revenue cycle data. Revenue Cycle is responsible for professional billing, vendor management, coding, quality assurance, payer contracting, and provider enrollment, among other activities. This includes, but is not limited to; charge capture, claims submission, accounts receivables, write-offs, denials management, patient financial services, medical records and payer analysis (e.g. Medicare, Medicaid, Commercial, and Private Pay).

The Details:  Remote work from home

In this role, you will be responsible for: 

• Digging into data, working cross functionally to develop fully informed views and insights into the drivers behind the data, and presenting findings clearly and concisely
• Accurately gathering, synthesizing, analyzing, and communicating data
• Performing financial analysis of revenue cycle processes and reports
• Analyzing FFS (fee for service) collection trending
• Supporting existing capabilities related to the standardization and process improvement initiatives within the Revenue Cycle
• Providing analytical support
• Preparing narratives, PowerPoint presentations, graphs and reporting for field operations, clients, and finance and revenue cycle
• Developing and preparing ad-hoc reports related to the revenue cycle
• Other duties as assigned

Values:

• Work Ethic – Dedication to getting the job done well and on time, regardless of circumstances, a can-do attitude 
• Communication: The ability to speak, write, and listen clearly and consistently
• Teamwork: Demonstrates the ability to pull people together into highly effective teams along with ability to work in a highly matrixed organization
• Self-Motivated: Proactively jumps in to start a task or project with limited direction; asks to take on more responsibility and what is next
• Collaborative: Demonstrates the ability to work well with others to accomplish a goal and get the work done; takes opinions of others into consideration; includes others in the decision-making process

Knowledge: 

• A 2^nd,  3^rdyear or graduating student currently enrolled in an accredited college program and pursuing an undergraduate degree
• Strong analytical and organizational skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to prioritize workload and function well in a fast-paced environment
• Strong quantitative skills preferred with proficiency in Excel and Power Point
• Natural intellectual curiosity with strong research skills

 Confidentiality: 

• Maintains strict confidentiality with regard to protected health information and understands and adheres to Sound Physicians HIPAA Privacy and Security Policies and Procedures
• Maintains strict confidentiality with regard to company legal and financial information

Sound Physicians is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion at the bedside and in our workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. 

This job description reflects the present requirements of the position.  As duties and responsibilities change and develop, the job description will be reviewed and subject to amendment.