Healthcare Reporting Analyst *REMOTE* at Cognizant in Dallas, Texas

Job Description:

Healthcare Reporting Analyst

About Cognizant

Cognizant (Nasdaq-100: CTSH) is one of the world's leading professional services companies, transforming clients' business, operating and technology models for the digital era. Our unique industry-based, consultative approach helps clients envision, build and run more innovative and efficient businesses. Headquartered in the U.S., Cognizant is ranked 193 on the Fortune 500 and is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world. Cognizant’s Healthcare business unit is one of Cognizant’s highest growth businesses and a critical part of Cognizant’s business strategy.  Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with digital at www.cognizant.com or follow us @Cognizant.

Overview

Cognizant RCM is looking for Data Analysts who will have the opportunity to make a significant impact through analytics that will help with important business initiatives.

The analysts will collaborate with key departments for the purpose of identifying and delivering robust reporting and analytics capabilities to drive improved business performance.

Key Responsibilities   

• Create reports for internal teams and/or external clients


• Collaborate with team members to collect and analyze data


• Develop visualizations and dashboards for a broad range of end-users


• Use SQL queries to structure large data sets to find usable information


• Use Microsoft Excel to analyze large data sets


• Prioritizing initiatives based on Health IQ's needs and requirements.


• Troubleshooting the reporting database environment and reports.


• Supporting initiatives for data integrity and normalization.


• Organize, maintain, and enhance reporting systems

Measures 

• Timeliness and accuracy of assigned deliverables.


• Proactive analysis of data

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in Statistics, Computer Science, Mathematics, Economics, or any related field of study.


• Coding skills in languages such as SQL, Python, and/or R preferred


• Must have high proficiency using Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, conditional formatting, etc)


• Knowledge of data gathering, cleaning, and transforming techniques


• Reporting and data visualization skills using software like Tableau


• Ability to QA and troubleshoot data


• Should be Visa ready for the United States.

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in revenue cycle management preferred


• Demonstrable problem solving abilities with the aptitude to identify strategic solutions to business problems


• Experience in EPIC, Allscripts, or other various practice management systems is a plus.


• High proficiency using Microsoft excel (pivot tables, conditional formatting, data validation, etc)

A good fit for the Cognizant culture:

A person who possesses a true passion for changing organizations for the better, and desires to do so within a success-oriented, yet professional atmosphere filled with business professionals who all manifest a belief in partnership, innovation, and excellence. Our “Cultural Value Drivers” are well-known and clearly communicated within the organization: Open, Transparent, Driven, Empowered, Opportunity-Filled, Flexible & Collaborative.

Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you have a disability that requires a reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or submit an application, please email CareersNA2@cognizant.com with your request and contact information.

Cognizant is committed to veteran and military communities. Cognizant is recognized as a military friendly employer and is a coalition member of the Veteran Jobs Mission. Our business resource group Veterans Network assists our military associates in building and growing a career at Cognizant and allows them to leverage the leadership, loyalty, integrity, and commitment to excellence instilled in them through participation in military service.

Technical Skills

* Proficiency Legends