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Jacksonville, Florida, United States
Remote only
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Availity delivers revenue cycle and related business solutions for health care professionals who want to build healthy, thriving organizations. Availity has the powerful tools, actionable insights and expansive network reach that medical businesses need to get an edge in an industry constantly redefined by change.
At Availity, we're not just another Healthcare Technology company; we're pioneers reshaping the future of healthcare! With our headquarters in vibrant Jacksonville, FL, and an exciting office in Bangalore, India, along with an exceptional remote workforce across the United States, we're a global team united by a powerful mission.Reporting to the Manager, Health Plan Implementation Analysts, the EDI Implementation Analyst II role is technical in nature and requires a strong understanding of the interaction between the Availity systems and Availity customers, primarily from a receiver perspective. The EDI Implementation Analyst II role focuses on moderate to complex implementation tasks and responsibilities. The role is accountable for assessing, analyzing, and implementing solutions in a timely and efficient manner.
Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to a) managing internal and external relationships with payers and vendors to meet integration objectives set by Program Management; b) creating appropriate documented deliverables, managing deliverables, gaining agreement from internal and external partners; and c) coordinating partner awareness on Availity functionality as requested by Program Management and production issues as requested by internal teams, including but not limited to Operations support team and/or Information Technology team.
Sponsorship, in any form, is not available for this position.
Location: Remote, US
To be qualified for the role, you have:
Bachelor’s degree or the equivalent work experience
4+ years of related experience in a technology (information exchange) and/or healthcare environment
4+ years of experience with managing simple to moderately complex implementations and delivering results with speed, accountability, and trust
Knowledge of the health care industry specifically claims processing systems, provider office operations, and customer service processes in a health care company
Understanding of HIPAA implementation guides for claim and other transactions
Knowledge of the health care industry HIPAA mandated ANSI transaction formats.
Must have a working knowledge of X12 transactions specifically 837P, 837I, 835, 270/271, 276/277, 278, CCR/CCD
Ability to create and execute test plans
Ability to create documentation such as training resources and reference materials
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships, supporting internal and external partners
Excellent written and verbal communication skills including strong presentation skills and the ability to present executive summaries in a concise manner
Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Flexibility and ability to embrace change
Ability to prepare documented customer requirements
Experience with Submitters, Vendors and/or Receivers/Payers is a plus
Customer service and/or relationship management experience is a plus
Experience in software implementations is a plus
What you will be doing:
Solutions Integration
Implementation Planning:
Accountable for all complexity level implementations, including but not limited to submitters, partners, and vendors; to exchange all transaction types through methods such as EDI, B2B, web transactions, API, and others as defined implementations. Tasks involve managing client timelines and deliverables, issue resolution, file transmission, response reporting, testing and results delivery based on customer requirements using Availity processes and tools
Acts under the guidance of the Level III EDI Implementation Analysts
Will be responsible for Analyst level tasks of all implementations. Including, but not limited to, developing the implementation plan for all new implementation requests (direct receiver/payer, and partner and vendor), initiating implementation plan with customer, creating all tickets required to execute implementation plan completely.
Implementation Tracking and Execution:
Manages multiple moderate to complex implementations, including timelines, issue resolution and results delivery using Availity standard tools and processes
Assesses and analyzes moderately complex standard and non-standard implementations, including HIPAA rules and Availity standards and options and follows processes accordingly
In partnership with external and internal stakeholders, the EDI Implementation Analyst II conducts pre-production functional testing protocols, including creating and executing test plans for the implementation
Tracks progress of specific implementation projects via Availity tools including JIRA, Confluence and Salesforce
Resource Coordination:
Mentors EDI Implementation Analysts to ensure projects are completed on a timely basis and ensures Availity standards are followed.
Interacts with Payer/Trading Partner, Vendor and Provider Marketing, Business Development, Business Technology Solutions, Product Management, Finance, and Operations
Communication and coordination between all Availity platforms- (HEW, Patient Access, RCM)
The EDI Implementation Analyst II will be engaged in providing estimates of work for implementations for submitters, partners and vendors when required.
The EDI Implementation Analyst II is responsible for managing the workflow of moderate to complex implementations and any other responsibilities of the EDI Implementation Analyst II and ensuring all commitments are maintained.
Customer Relationship Management:
Interacts with business, technical, internal and external resources on new and existing implementation solutions and partners. The EDI Implementation Analyst II will be required to represent the company in a professional manner to external customers with supervision as needed.
Assists the Channels Sales, Account Management, and Payer Solutions staff in finalizing opportunities by providing technical guidance to external stakeholders.
Ensures market validation (utilization) of solution by driving clean hand off to account management or operational support teams.
Communicates new implementations and all related changes including detailed specifications
Monitors customer communications (submitter, payer, trading partners, etc) to be apprised of any changes that may impact business operations (new edits, connectivity updates, system downtime)
Interacts closely with other technology teams and development staff to ensure requirements able to be met accurately and executed within the expected timeline for the implementations.
Operations Support
Process Documentation and Improvement:
Leads in the development of Availity support documentation (such as production issues, impact and solutions as it relates to the responsibilities of the EDI Implementation Analyst II).
Documents moderately complex standard processes (such as standard testing procedures) as necessary for continuous process improvement
Responsible for documenting all information related to assigned implementations. Including but not limited to submitter and partner and vendor implementations, such as requirements, test plans, contact information, escalation procedures, etc.
Supports process improvement of workflow, endeavors to stay current with technology trends, industry standards, and Availity strategy – specifically driving close to cash process for faster and higher quality connectivity solutions.
Customer Support and Issue Resolution
This role is required to provide support to EDI Implementation Analyst II for operational issues where assistance is needed.
Supports organization through researching, resolving and documenting operational issues. Must be able to communicate simple to medium business, technical, and HIPAA issues and resolutions
Supports and maintains implementations by execution of customer maintenance requests including but not limited to change requests, connectivity changes, and edit and enrichment enhancements.
Responsibilities of support for an EDI Implementation Analyst II include but are not limited to the migration of clearinghouse partner configurations, migration of clearinghouse partner specification documentation, configuration of alternate routes for submitters.
EDI Implementation Analyst IIs will also be responsible for updating and maintaining payer routing and the payer list to ensure data is accurate. Including validation of payer routes to guarantee satisfaction.
Why work on this team:
There is a lot of growth opportunity because you get to wear multiple hats and work with multiple teams with this role.
You build a large knowledge base and get to work with a flexible and fun team.
Availity culture and benefits:
Availity is a certified “Great Place to Work”, a “Best Workplaces for Technology Companies”, a “Best Workplaces for Women” and a “Best Workplaces for Millennials”!
Culture is important to us and there are many ways for you to make your mark here!
We have several Diversity & Inclusion teams and various ways to engage with fellow Availity associates. “AvaiLadies”, “Beyond Black”, “HOLA”, “Availity Pride”, “VetAvaility” a Young Professionals Group and “She Can Code IT” a group for women in tech are some of the groups you can get involved in.
Availity is a culture of continuous learning. We have many resources and experts in our tech stack and in our industry that can help get you there too!
We offer a competitive salary, bonus structure, generous HSA company contribution, healthcare, vision, dental benefits and a 401k match program that you can take advantage of on day one!
We offer unlimited PTO for salaried associates + 9 paid holidays. Hourly associates start at 19 days of PTO and go up from there with all the same holiday benefits.
Interested in wellness? We allow our associates to reimburse up to $250/year for gym memberships, participation in racing events, weight management programs, etc.
Interested in furthering your education? We offer education reimbursement!
Availity offers Paid Parental Leave for both moms and dads, both birth parents and adoptive parents.
Want to work for an organization that gives back to the community? You’re at the right place! Availity partners with various organizations, both locally and nationally, to raise awareness, funds and morale as our staff members volunteer their time and funds to engage the organization’s campaign.
Next steps:
After you apply, you will receive text/email messages thanking you for applying and then you will continue to receive more text/email messages alerting you as to where you are in the recruitment process.
Interview process:
Recruiter Video Interview
Panel Video Interview
Manager Video Interview
Senior Leader Video Interview
Video Camera Usage:
Availity fosters a collaborative and open culture where communication and engagement are central to our success. As a remote first company, we are also camera-first and provide all associates with camera/video capability to simulate the office environment. If you are not able to use your camera for all virtual meetings, you should not apply for this role.
Having cameras on helps create a more connected, interactive, and productive environment, allowing teams to communicate more effectively and build stronger working relationships. The usage of cameras also enhances security and protects sensitive company information. Video participation is required to ensure that only authorized personnel are present in meetings and to prevent unauthorized access, data breaches, preventing social engineering, or the sharing of confidential information with non-participants.
Disclaimers:
Availity is an equal opportunity employer and makes decisions in employment matters without regard to race, religious creed, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, national origin, religion, marital status, medical condition, disability, military service, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, or any other classification protected by federal, state, and local laws and ordinances.
Availity is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
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