The University of Kansas Health System

The Contract Analyst is responsible for managing the entire contracting process, including analysis, negotiation, and drafting of contracts. This role ensures compliance with hospital policies and regulations while providing high-quality service to internal clients. | Candidates must have a Bachelor's Degree and at least 5 years of contracting experience, including drafting contracts. Preferred qualifications include a Master's in Business Administration and experience in a healthcare environment. | Position Title Contract Analyst - Remote Bell Hospital Position Summary / Career Interest: Operating independently, the Contract Analyst is accountable for the contracting process from start to finish, including analysis and negotiation of contract terms and conditions and for drafting contracts as needed. Position ensures that contracts include appropriate provisions in compliance with Hospital policy, accreditation standards, and federal and state healthcare program regulations. The Contracts Analyst manages all types of health care business related agreements and contract (IT, services, equipment, product purchases, etc.) This position works with all levels of leadership and requires the ability to work under tight deadlines and provide creative solutions to resolve conflict with external parties. The successful candidate will be equally effective as an individual contributor and a team player. Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions Analyzes and negotiates contract terms and conditions for multiple contract types, including, but not limited to purchasing, capital acquisition, maintenance, clinical affiliations, patient transfer, professional services. Ensures that contracts effectively protect the interests of the organization by managing the entire life cycle of contracts, from initial review through expiration or termination. Ensures contracts include appropriate provisions in compliance with Hospital policy, accreditation standards, and federal and state healthcare program regulations by using standard Hospital templates and negotiating the terms of vendor-provided agreements. Provides timely review and negotiation of contracts presented by internal clients through excellent interpersonal, organization, and time management skills. Meets or exceeds departmental goals for contract review turnaround times, while ensuring that each internal client receives the highest level of quality of service available. Communicates with internal management and staff on requested contractual arrangement, business terms and other required information regarding contracts required for health care business operations. Maintains and expands knowledge of healthcare contracting issues by proactively seeking out self-directed & company sponsored training opportunities. Makes positive contributions to team and organization through ongoing collaboration with colleagues, and by serving as a subject matter expert for internal clients, providing counsel on contractual terms and corporate contracting policy in an easy to understand manner. Increases the scope and quality of contracting department services by initiating and managing special department projects. Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department. These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required. Required Education and Experience Bachelors Degree from an accredited College or University. 5 or more years contracting experience, including drafting contracts. Preferred Education and Experience Masters Business Administration in business or related field Less than 1 year paralegal or attorney experience is preferred. Less than 1 year experience in healthcare environment and/or drafting healthcare related contracts Knowledge Requirements Demonstrated skill set in contract negotiations, drafting contracts and excellent team collaboration as evaluated by the department director. Time Type: Full time Job Requisition ID: R-43400 We are an equal employment opportunity employer without regard to a person’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age (40 or older), disability, veteran status or genetic information. Need help finding the right job? We can recommend jobs specifically for you! Create a custom Job Alert by selecting criteria that suit your career interests. Notice: If you are a Current Employee or Contract Worker, please log into Workday to search for and apply to jobs using the Career application or by searching "Find Jobs". Your application, if submitted using this portal, cannot be moved forward. About The University of Kansas Health System As part of the region’s premier academic medical center, The University of Kansas Health System in Kansas City is a world-class healthcare provider and destination for complex care and diagnosis. We are driven by our commitment to service, continuous improvement and to the highest degree of excellence. Collaboration between physicians, nurses, researchers, educators and other professionals who share their expertise leads to exciting discoveries and life-changing treatments for the people we serve.

The CDI Data Coordinator will provide analytics to support decision-making for leadership within the Clinical Documentation Integrity Program. This role involves data analysis, reporting trends, and collaborating with various stakeholders to improve healthcare documentation processes. | An Associate's Degree in a relevant field is required, along with 2 or more years of experience in CDI or data analysis. Preferred qualifications include a Bachelor's Degree and experience with Epic or EMR systems. | Position Title Clinical Documentation Integrity Data Coordinator Remote Position Summary / Career Interest: The CDI Data Coordinator will provide analytics to support decision-making for leadership within the Clinical Documentation Integrity Program business decisions. This role will provide data analysis by collecting, and interpreting data associated with The University of Kansas Health System Clinical Documentation Integrity program. Will work closely with CDI Director and other health system leaders to provide suggestions based on data analysis and reporting trends. The CDI Data Coordinator has a strong understanding of CDI data analysis methodologies, CDI metrics, healthcare systems, identification of discrepancies, trending patterns in data, data organization and analysis, preparation of reports, and other documentation and visual optics to assist with understanding and interpretation of data as needed for the health system CDI Program. Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions Gathers feedback from CDI Stakeholders to improve reporting processes. Collaborates with CDI Director, Managers, and Leads/Auditor/Educator to identify areas of opportunity for improvement. Communicates analytic results with CDI Director and assists CDI and other leaders to make informed business decisions. Uses statistical methods to identify areas for operational improvement in identified health care and CDI programs. Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local data privacy regulations and best practices. Develops and implements data collection systems and strategies that optimize data quality. Ensures healthcare data integrity, compliance, and confidentiality. Contributes to development of data management and reporting systems. Creates reports, analyzing reports, creating custom reporting software and sharing findings with various other departments as need is identified. Inputs data and updates the database continually. Works with IT professionals to coordinate system updates and improvements. Identifies trends and patterns in healthcare data to support decision-making. Contributes to development of data management and reporting systems. Stays current with latest trends and advancements in CDI, AI, and other analytics. Share investigation metrics to CDI Director in preparation for quarterly compliance committee meetings and other settings as needed. Designs, develops, and configures interfaces and reports to support operational workflows. Delivers accurate and on-time deliverables, including reports, cost estimates, models, and ad-hoc analysis. Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department. These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required. Required Education and Experience Associates Degree in Health Information Management, Healthcare Informatics, Nursing or Data Analytics in a healthcare setting. AND 2 or more years in CDI, clinical operations and/or coding AND 2 or more years of experience generating and analyzing large data sets. OR 4 or more years of relevant experience including data analysis, and clinical documentation if applicant does not have an associate degree. Preferred Education and Experience Bachelors Degree in healthcare informatics, nursing or other clinical field. 4 or more years of Epic or EMR experience. Required Licensure and Certification Clinical licensure required according to healthcare discipline (example: Registered Nurse, Compact Licensure Required) Preferred Licensure and Certification Certified Clinical Documentation Specialist - Association of Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialists (ACDIS) Certified Documentation Improvement Practitioner (CDIP) - American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) - American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) Registered Health Information Administrator(RHIA) - American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) Knowledge Requirements Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, organize, analyze, and disseminate significant amounts of healthcare associated information with attention to detail and accuracy. Proven working experience as a Health Information analyst and/or experience in large data analysis and reporting Computer skills, including Microsoft Office suite of products Power Bi, Tableau, Slicer Dicer/Epic Reporting knowledge preferred Time Type: Full time Job Requisition ID: R-46418 We are an equal employment opportunity employer without regard to a person’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age (40 or older), disability, veteran status or genetic information. Need help finding the right job? We can recommend jobs specifically for you! Create a custom Job Alert by selecting criteria that suit your career interests. Notice: If you are a Current Employee or Contract Worker, please log into Workday to search for and apply to jobs using the Career application or by searching "Find Jobs". Your application, if submitted using this portal, cannot be moved forward. About The University of Kansas Health System As part of the region’s premier academic medical center, The University of Kansas Health System in Kansas City is a world-class healthcare provider and destination for complex care and diagnosis. We are driven by our commitment to service, continuous improvement and to the highest degree of excellence. Collaboration between physicians, nurses, researchers, educators and other professionals who share their expertise leads to exciting discoveries and life-changing treatments for the people we serve.

The Pre-Reg/Pre-Cert Specialist is responsible for identifying patients who qualify for pre-registration and ensuring the accuracy of demographic and insurance information. This role includes verification and pre-certification of admissions and outpatient visits, as well as pre-service collections and documentation. | A high school diploma or GED is required, with a preference for candidates with 1 or more years of experience in Epic and prior experience in pre-registration or prior authorization. The position requires compliance with Medicare/Medicaid regulations and effective communication with patients and insurance providers. | Position Title Pre-Reg Pre-Cert Specialist Remote Position Summary / Career Interest: The Pre-Reg/Pre-Cert Specialist is responsible for identifying patients who qualify for pre-registration to include all new patients and all return patients. This position obtains identification to assure accuracy of demographic and insurance information and enters all information into the registration system. The Pre-Reg/Pre-Cert Specialist is responsible for pre-service collections and documentation when applicable. This role is responsible for verification and pre-certification, notification and authorization of all admissions and / or outpatient visits. For all sponsored admissions, will contact patients' employer and/or insurance company to verify coverage and benefits, obtain benefit level, patient liability, billing address. Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions Works reports daily according to duty specifications to retrieve all un-contacted patients prior to service. Utilizes worklists to pre-register / pre-certify hospital services. Conducts telephone interviews as needed with patients to elicit demographic information and third-party payer data that will be needed for billing purposes. Enters patient data directly into registration systems. Ensures that MSPQ is completed when appropriate. Verifies with third party payor dependent eligibility, certificate and group numbers, co-payment and deductible amounts, statement mailing address, etc. Complies with Medicare / Medicaid and other insurance rules and regulations. Works closely with the clinics, hospital ancillary departments, and patient financial advisors regarding potential complications regarding insurance coverage. Secures accounts per established departmental policy. This includes but is not limited to, contacting the patient, contacting responsible payers including government and non-government payers, contacting the patient’s employer, referring uninsured and underinsured accounts to the Financial Advisors, and taking any other necessary actions. Contact provider office immediately of any restrictions denying services, such as inability to obtain pre-certification or any lock-in program by any agency. Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department. These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required. Required Education and Experience High School Graduate or GED. Preferred Education and Experience 1 or more years of experience in Epic. 1 or more years of prior experience in pre-registration or prior authorization. Time Type: Full time Job Requisition ID: R-44444 We are an equal employment opportunity employer without regard to a person’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age (40 or older), disability, veteran status or genetic information. Need help finding the right job? We can recommend jobs specifically for you! Create a custom Job Alert by selecting criteria that suit your career interests. Notice: If you are a Current Employee or Contract Worker, please log into Workday to search for and apply to jobs using the Career application or by searching "Find Jobs". Your application, if submitted using this portal, cannot be moved forward. About The University of Kansas Health System As part of the region’s premier academic medical center, The University of Kansas Health System in Kansas City is a world-class healthcare provider and destination for complex care and diagnosis. We are driven by our commitment to service, continuous improvement and to the highest degree of excellence. Collaboration between physicians, nurses, researchers, educators and other professionals who share their expertise leads to exciting discoveries and life-changing treatments for the people we serve.

The HIM Data Integrity Analyst prepares and submits statistical reports on health system metrics and analyzes medical record documentation audits. They also identify data discrepancies and collaborate with various teams to ensure data consistency and integrity. | Candidates must have a High School Graduate or GED and an Associate's Degree in a related field or equivalent experience. A minimum of 2 years of experience in data reporting or analytics is required, with a preference for a Bachelor's Degree in Health Information Management. | Position Title HIM Data Integrity Analyst Remote Position Summary / Career Interest: The Health Information Management Data Integrity Analyst reports census and other health system statistics on a set schedule and as needed to satisfy ad hoc data requests. The HIM Data Integrity Analyst completes quality reports, surveys - including COTH, Joint Commission, Magnet and other data reporting requests as needed. This position analyzes medical record documentation audits and prepares weekly/monthly trending data reports containing compliance rates for Joint Commission or other regulatory documentation requirements. The HIM Data Integrity Analyst may also work with our Patient Identity team to complete merges/unmerges and patient safety events, insuring one patient, one record, and integrity within our Master Patient Index. Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions Prepares and submits statistical reports on census and other health system metrics set to a schedule (daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annually). Builds and reports out quality data, surveys, and ad hoc requests. Writes complex report criteria on query logic. Performs analysis of existing reports, user requests, workflow opportunities and recommends best practices, efficiencies for data production, as well as explanations for data variances. Analyzes and prepares reports on trending with compliance medical record documentation, i.e. discharge summaries, operative/procedural reports, verbal orders, etc. for timeliness, completeness, and quality to insure regulatory requirements are met as well as adherence to health system policies and procedures. Identifies data discrepancies and data quality issues, and collaborates with other analytics team members, data integrity analysts, clinical departments, providers and Subject Matter Experts to ensure data consistency and integrity. Achieves consistent quality performance and meets the quality standard defined by the HIM Department. Achieves consistent productive performance and meets production standard for the specific job role. Performs merges, unmerges, overlays, and chart corrections as necessary in all hospital systems, including legacy systems to ensure each patient only has one medical record number. Uses root cause analysis skills in problem solving to identify discrepancies and their cause and determine, coordinate, and execute appropriate steps for remediation. Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department. These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required. Required Education and Experience High School Graduate or GED. Associates Degree in a healthcare, business or related field of study from an accredited college or university OR Associate's Degree equivalent of 4 years of experience in reporting, or data analysis. 2 or more years of experience in data reporting, analytics, statistical report out or query writing. Preferred Education and Experience Bachelors Degree in Health Information Management (RHIA), or Computer Science/Information Systems from an accredited college or university. Experience working with Epic data and Clarity. Preferred Licensure and Certification Registered Health Information Administrator(RHIA) - American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) if applicable. Knowledge Requirements Proficient with MS Office Products, Excel. Time Type: Full time Job Requisition ID: R-45332 We are an equal employment opportunity employer without regard to a person’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age (40 or older), disability, veteran status or genetic information. Need help finding the right job? We can recommend jobs specifically for you! Create a custom Job Alert by selecting criteria that suit your career interests. Notice: If you are a Current Employee or Contract Worker, please log into Workday to search for and apply to jobs using the Career application or by searching "Find Jobs". Your application, if submitted using this portal, cannot be moved forward. About The University of Kansas Health System As part of the region’s premier academic medical center, The University of Kansas Health System in Kansas City is a world-class healthcare provider and destination for complex care and diagnosis. We are driven by our commitment to service, continuous improvement and to the highest degree of excellence. Collaboration between physicians, nurses, researchers, educators and other professionals who share their expertise leads to exciting discoveries and life-changing treatments for the people we serve.