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Alameda Alliance for Health · 2 days ago

Business Analyst / Job Req 872679172

Alameda, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$110K/yr - $165K/yr

6+ years exp

Alameda Alliance for Health is seeking a Business Analyst to perform complex business process and data analysis. The role involves gathering business requirements, identifying innovative technology solutions, and supporting system configurations to meet business needs.

Health CareMedicalNon Profit

Responsibilities

Lead work groups in business process analyses to determine the business needs of customers and implement the changes, additions, and improvements that are needed for Business Applications (i.e., Provider repository, quality applications, claims processing, enrollment, capitation)

Identify and analyze various user problems and make appropriate recommendations. Participate in upgrade/replacement/ new implementation projects by tracking activity, resolving problems, publishing progress reports, recommending actions and assisting with the management of vendor relationships. Collaborate with the Manager, Vendor Management as appropriate

Determine operational objectives by studying business functions, gathering information, evaluating input and output requirements and formats. Improve systems by studying current practices, design modifications

Configure, analyze, and audit core system current-use functionality and resulting data for best practices. This may include member enrollment, benefits, claims, assessments, authorization rules, correspondence, membership, fee schedules, provider and hospital contracts, as well as other system module configuration

Recommend technology solutions and manage vendor functionality enhancements to meet the business needs of the AAH Departments. Document those needs and the resulting changes implemented

Assist with the business case for new and upgrading systems. Conduct cost/benefit analysis. Define project requirements by identifying requirements, project milestones, phases, and elements. Help form project teams and establish project budget. Evaluate and plan systems training for upgrade/replacement/ new implementation projects

Design, plan and conduct end-user training for a variety of software applications on desktop and laptop computers

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Business analysisHealthcare operationsSQLSystem analysisCritical thinkingInterpersonal skillsProblem-solvingCommunication skillsProject management

Required

Applicants must be a California resident as of their first day of employment

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent professional experience

Six years of experience in business analysis

Two years of experience in research, analysis and/or business processes required

Three years working knowledge of process functionality and understanding of business platform(s)

Ability to create diagrams such as Use Cases, DFD (Data Flow Diagrams), and others

Knowledge of relational database systems, such as SQL or Microsoft

Knowledge of the theory, principles, practices and methods of system analysis

Must be able to handle competing priorities

Ability for critical thinking and communication is required

Strong interpersonal skills using clear, concise and professional verbal and written communication skills mandatory, mature judgment, and diplomacy required to interact effectively with a broad spectrum of people, both individually and in groups

Ability to prioritize daily work tasks

Ability to exercise initiative and judgment and make decisions within the scope of assigned authority

Ability to identify sources of problems and arrive at appropriate solutions

Understanding of complex systems and how they integrate and impact the entire organization

Experience in defining problems, collecting data, establishing facts, and drawing valid conclusions