Revenue Cycle Analyst chez LAKEWOOD HEALTH SYSTEM

Description

About Lakewood

Lakewood Health System is a comprehensive rural healthcare system in central Minnesota. Leading the way in providing quality, personalized healthcare for a lifetime, Lakewood prides itself on remaining fiercely independent to prioritize its patients, staff, and communities in all decisions. Voted as one of Star Tribune’s Top Workplaces for the sixth year in a row, we do rural healthcare differently at LHS by providing a solid foundation of family practice providers with access to best-in-class specialty services, all right here at Lakewood. Across the spectrum of life, Lakewood Health System provides compassionate, quality care for the Brainerd Lakes region and beyond.

About the Team

The Revenue Cycle team safeguards the financial integrity of Lakewood Health System by analyzing and improving processes that support accurate and timely reimbursement. This department partners closely with clinical, financial, and operational leaders to ensure data-driven decision-making, compliance, and workflow efficiency across the full continuum of care.

Mission for Position

To strengthen Lakewood Health System’s financial performance by transforming complex revenue cycle data into actionable insights that optimize reimbursement, reduce denials, and enhance process efficiency.

Position Summary

The Revenue Cycle Analyst supports Lakewood Health System’s financial health by analyzing and improving revenue cycle performance through data-driven insights. This position monitors key financial metrics, identifies opportunities for process improvement, and collaborates with teams across finance, billing, coding, and operations to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and reimbursement outcomes. The analyst translates complex data into actionable recommendations that strengthen revenue integrity and support informed decision-making aligned with Lakewood’s mission of delivering high-quality, patient-centered care.

Position Type

This is a full-time exempt position working 80 hours per pay period (1.0FTE).

Qualifications

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, or related field.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, visualization); familiarity with CPT, ICD-10, HCPCS coding, and reimbursement models.

Ideal Candidate

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; understanding of healthcare revenue cycle concepts and workflows.
• 2–4 years’ experience in healthcare revenue cycle analysis, billing operations, or financial performance improvement.
• Certified Revenue Cycle Representative (CRCR), Certified Revenue Cycle Specialist (CRCS), or coding credentials (CPC, CCS).
• Experience with EHR and billing systems (Epic, Cerner, Meditech, or similar).
• Exposure to rural healthcare settings (CAH/RHC).

Benefits

Lakewood Health System is growing and looking for great people to join our mission of providing personalized, quality healthcare for a lifetime. At Lakewood, our people are our most valued asset!

• Generous Planned Time Off & Wellness Time Off
• 401K Match
• Annual tuition assistance of $2,000 per year
• Best-in-region employer HSA contributions
• Employer paid premiums for individual-only healthcare coverage!

With ample opportunities for growth within the system and support as you pursue your personal goals, it's safe to say that Lakewood Health System is a great place to launch or continue your career in healthcare!

A new team member's starting wage reflects our compensation philosophy, taking into account experience, education, certifications and internal equity. Hourly pay is just one part of the comprehensive and rewarding compensation package we're proud to provide! Please be sure to include all applicable experience in your application.

If you need an accommodation during the application process, please call 218-894-8524 or email [email protected].

Interested, but will the schedule work for you? Have questions on organizational culture, team fit or day-to-day experience?

>>>Contact Deanne Schimpp to discuss the possibilities further:
Deanne Schimpp, Revenue Integrity Manager
P: 218-894-8645
E: [email protected]

Disclaimer:

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