Business Analyst chez Lake County, IL

About the Department

The Business Analyst provides support to the Finance/Business Office by gathering information, generating reports, analyzing data, and providing recommendations regarding the Lake County Health Department and Community Health Centers (LCHD/CHC) program’s business operations. Responsible for generating accurate information as requested and interfacing with the Central Billing, Finance/Business Offices, and Program Coordinators/Leaders. Knowledgeable of the business in order to provide accurate financial projections and trends and more.

Scheduled Hours: 40 hours per week

Position Duties

• Prepare various financial reports as assigned and provide information used for budgeting and performance management.   

• Audit information for compliance with funding source requirements, rules and standards, and provides assistance in making business operations and revenue potential recommendations.   

• Assists in making comprehensive, informed business decisions through data analysis and coordination with Administration, Operations and Program Managers/Leaders.  

• Knowledgeable in all software systems used by LCHD/CHC and external funding agency sources, as required

• Strong focus on data analytics, reporting, and trend identification.
• Collaborates with cross functional teams.
• Assists in the interpretation and analysis of management data, including program revenue and expense trends, to ensure data accuracy and support informed decision making.
• Creates and provides management with the reports specifying and comparing factors affecting financial and operational performance including collections, reimbursement and profitability of the organization.  
• Supports process improvements by identifying inefficiencies in workflows and collaborating with stakeholders to develop and implement solutions.
• Serves as a bridge between finance, clinical operations, and IT to ensure that business requirements are met and translated into effective data solutions. 
• Proficient in utilizing multiple data systems, including NextGen, Crystal Reports, Power BI, Tableau, and Excel, to analyze complex information and generate actionable insights for leadership decision making. 
• Perform periodic audits of billing information for compliance with funding agencies requirements. 
• Responds to inquiries, gives appropriate information and referrals, and documents, if necessary.
• Displays positive attitudes and behaviors in the accomplishment of job duties.
• Participates in staff meetings, in-service trainings, and seminars to facilitate professional growth and maintain current certification if required.
• Undertakes joint ownership of processes.
• Takes a personal stake in the success of the organization. 
• Must meet minimum productivity expectations.
• Maintains an awareness of professional involvement/collaboration with community resources.
• All other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or related healthcare field required.  Experience and understanding of CPT codes in a medical setting preferred.

• 3-5 years of experience of experience in business analysis, preferably in a healthcare setting.

Other Qualifications

As the largest human service provider in Lake County, we believe that services must be available without barriers. No residents are turned away due to the inability to pay. We believe in providing services in an environment of mutual respect, free of discrimination or bias. Whether assuring accessible and effective care, impacting policy, or assessing and monitoring risks, the Lake County Health Department and Community Health Center has been an essential part of the public health system in Lake County for 60 years.We are looking for passionate, qualified team members who can help make a difference in our agency and, most importantly, in our community. 

Additional information about the Lake County Health Department, our culture, and why you should join our team can be found athttps://lakecountyil.attract.neogov.com/health-department.

At this time, you must live in Illinois or Wisconsin to be eligible to work at Lake County Health Department. You can find oursalary grades athttps://www.lakecountyil.gov/4515/Salary-Grades. For unionized positions, a list of ourcollective bargaining agreements can be found here:https://www.lakecountyil.gov/2686/Collective-Bargaining-Agreements.

Any offer of employment is conditioned on the successful completion of a background screening, drug and alcohol testing, and may include a pre-employment medical exam.

The Lake County Health Department and Community Health Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics.