Revenue Cycle Analyst Intern

About Sound

Founded in 2001 and headquartered in Nashville, TN, Sound Physicians is a nationally respected, physician-led medical group practicing in 400+ hospitals across 45 states. Our team of 4,000+ clinicians and 1,000+ business professionals across the country is united by one mission: to build exceptional clinical partnerships that unlock quality, affordable, dignified care for everyone – no matter who they are or where they live. With physician-led clinical teams and more than two decades of operational expertise, we’ve refined what it takes to consistently deliver exceptional care in hospital medicine, emergency medicine, critical care, anesthesia, and telemedicine.

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).

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• 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 
• 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, Skills, and Abilities

• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize workload in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong technical skills and ability to learn/adapt to new computer programs in a timely manner.
• Ability to handle sensitive situations and confidential information.
• Ability to collaborate with department staff and other functional units.

Education and Experience

• A 2^{nd or} 3^rdyear or graduating student currently enrolled in an accredited college program and pursuing an undergraduate degree
• 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
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality with regard to protected health information, understanding and adhering to Sound Physicians HIPAA Privacy and Security Policies and Procedures
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality with regard to company legal and financial information

Pay Range

• $17.00-$20.00 hourly. Exact pay will be determined based on candidate experience, geographical location, and size/complexity of the program being supported.

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.