**73418BR** **Auto req ID:** 73418BR **Department:** 24054 - Health Info Corp Mgmt **Job Description:** The Data Analyst will support the denials and appeals team, clinical documentation team, health information management/corporate coding (HIM) and overall Revenue Cycle needs by providing in-depth data analysis to improve and validate the quality and integrity of patient data throughout the Kaleida Health System. The Data Analyst will have data management, analysis and reporting responsibilities to interpret and transform data into accurate consistent and timely information. The purpose of this position is to provide revenue cycle support, to include: data measurement; metric & monitoring activities; evaluation & analysis; research and solution recommendation; testing & business support; and collection, compilation, distribution of information that enhances revenue cycle performance, including data on clinical documentation, contracting concerns and prepping of denials for auditing team. This position is an essential resource that works collaboratively with several departments to perform and analyze data reports. Additionally, this position will assist in scheduling meetings with Providers and insurance company's and escalating any contracting issues identified. The Data Analyst should be proficient in Microsoft Office, coding software, coding guidelines and conventions. This position will use various sources of internal and external databases that will be used to retrieve data, perform analysis, identify trends and subsequently provide meaningful information to the denials and appeals team, health information management and clinical documentation team to drive decisions that will improve coding quality. This position is an essential resource that works collaboratively with several departments to perform and analyze data reports, SPARCS, DRG Case Mix, APG reports, Service changes and unbilled reports for Inpatient, Outpatient, Emergency Department and Observation coding. Incumbents with an Associates of Applied Science Degree must obtain and maintain through AHIMA a Certified Health Data Analyst (CHDA) within 3 years. Incumbents with and RHIT/RHIA must do the same within 3 years. **Buffalo, NY** **Location:** Larkin Bldg @ Exchange Street **Recruiter:** Salihah Sikes **Minimum or Preferred Qualifications:** AAS degree in Health Information Technology or Data Analytics or Health Care Administration or health related degree required. Incumbents with an AAS must obtain and maintain a Certified Health Data Analyst (CHDA) within 3 years. BS - Bachelor of Science in Health Information Management preferred. Minimum education required is an associates degree. 1 year of experience with Microsoft Office Suite and computers in a professional setting required. 1 year of experience in Coding with ICD-9/ICD-10 and MS-DRG/APR assignment in an acute care facility required. 1 year of experience in computerized software for encoding and grouping applications required. 6 months of experience with evidence of ICD 10 continued education credits required. Reg Health Info Tech (RHIT), Cert Hlth Data Analyst (CHDA), RHIA, CCS, C-DAM preferred. **Status:** Full Time **Shift:** Days **Scheduled Work Hours:** 8a-4p **Salary Range:** $61,756.50-$84,922.50 annually *Wage will be determined based on factors such as candidate's experience, qualifications, internal equity, and any applicable collective bargaining agreement.* **Grade:** 212 **Position:** Revenue Cycle Clinical Support **Union Code:** 00 - Non Union **Bi-Weekly Hours:** 75 **Weekend/ Holiday Requirement:** No Weekends or Holidays Required **Hybrid/Remote:** REMOTE Equal Opportunity Employer Kaleida Health is committed to diversity and believes our workforce is strengthened by the inclusion of and respect for our differences. Kaleida Health is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status or any other factor which cannot lawfully be used as a basis for an employment decision. Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for or perform your job.