[Remote] Principal Data Analyst - Revenue Cycle - Remote

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Covenant Health is a comprehensive healthcare organization dedicated to serving the community. They are seeking a Principal Data Analyst to design, implement, and manage complex data analysis initiatives that support revenue cycle performance and financial objectives, while collaborating with various stakeholders to deliver high-quality analytical outputs.

Responsibilities

• Caregivers are expected to honor the Mission, Values, Vision and Promise and adhere to the Code of Conduct, policies and standards of their organization
• For direct patient care roles: Performs and maintains currency of essential competencies as required by specific area of hire and populations served
• The Principal Data Analyst designs, implements, and manages complex data analysis projects that support revenue cycle performance, financial outcomes, and organizational priorities
• The position integrates, prepares, and validates large data sets from multiple internal and external sources to ensure accuracy, consistency, and analytical readiness
• The role develops advanced SQL queries, data models, and analytical processes to identify trends, metric drivers, operational bottlenecks, and financial opportunities across the revenue cycle
• The Principal Data Analyst creates dashboards, visualizations, and reporting solutions using Tableau, Power BI, or similar tools to enhance visibility into revenue cycle performance
• The position conducts in‑depth analysis of key revenue cycle domains including patient access, charge capture, coding, billing, denials, and accounts receivable to support operational and financial decision making
• The role translates complex analytical findings into clear, actionable insights and prepares executive‑level presentations for Finance leadership, Revenue Cycle leadership, and other senior stakeholders
• The Principal Data Analyst balances multiple concurrent requests from diverse stakeholders, prioritizes work effectively, and ensures timely delivery of high‑quality analytical outputs in a fast‑paced environment
• The position partners closely with Finance teams to support budgeting, forecasting, payer performance analysis, and rate‑setting activities
• The role collaborates with Revenue Cycle operational stakeholders to identify root causes of performance issues, evaluate process effectiveness, and recommend data‑driven improvements
• The Principal Data Analyst develops analytical frameworks, methodologies, and standardized reporting tools that improve consistency, transparency, and understanding of revenue cycle metrics
• The position serves as a subject matter contributor on revenue cycle data, definitions, and performance indicators, ensuring alignment across departments and systems
• The role provides consultation to internal stakeholders, external vendors, and consultants on data requirements, analytical approaches, and interpretation of results
• The Principal Data Analyst ensures adherence to data governance standards, privacy requirements, and organizational policies when accessing, analyzing, and distributing data
• The position mentors analysts and contributes to the development of analytical best practices, documentation, and knowledge sharing across teams

Skills

• Bachelor's Degree Business, Data Analytics, Mathematics, Economics, Finance, Healthcare Administration, Other Or equivalent educ/experience
• A minimum of seven years of progressively responsible experience in data analysis, business intelligence, or analytics roles involving large and complex data sets
• Demonstrated proficiency in SQL, including advanced query development, data modeling, and performance optimization within large relational databases
• Strong skills in MS Office (eg Excel)
• Experience working with Epic systems, including Epic Clarity, and the ability to extract, interpret, and analyze data from Epic revenue cycle modules
• Experience translating analytical findings into actionable insights and presenting results to senior leadership, including Finance and Revenue Cycle executives
• Experience managing multiple concurrent analytical requests, prioritizing work effectively, and delivering high‑quality outputs in a fast‑paced environment
• Experience identifying metric drivers, conducting root‑cause analysis, and developing recommendations to improve operational or financial performance
• Experience working with cross‑functional teams, external vendors, and consultants on data requirements, analytical approaches, and solution development

Benefits

• 100% remote work
• Shift differentials
• Standby/on-call
• Overtime
• Premiums
• Extra shift incentives
• Bonus opportunities
• Retirement 401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching
• Health care benefits (medical, dental, vision)
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Time off benefits (paid parental leave, vacations, holidays, health issues)
• Voluntary benefits
• Well-being resources

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