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Consultant - Senior Healthcare Business Analyst

About Providence

Providence, one of the US’s largest not-for-profit healthcare systems, is committed to high quality, compassionate healthcare for all. Driven by the belief that health is a human right and the vision, ‘Health for a better world’, Providence and its 121,000 caregivers strive to provide everyone access to affordable quality care and services.

Providence has a network of 51 hospitals, 1,000+ care clinics, senior services, supportive housing, and other health and educational services in the US.

Providence India is bringing to fruition the transformational shift of the healthcare ecosystem to Health 2.0. The India center will have focused efforts around healthcare technology and innovation, and play a vital role in driving digital transformation of health systems for improved patient outcomes and experiences, caregiver efficiency, and running the business of Providence at scale.


Why Us?

  • Best In-class Benefits
  • Inclusive Leadership
  • Reimagining Healthcare
  • Competitive Pay
  • Supportive Reporting Relation

How is this team contributing to vision of Providence:

The US Healthcare Business Analyst will play a vital role in driving business growth, transformation and optimization for healthcare organizations. If you have a passion for healthcare, possess strong analytical skills, and thrive in a dynamic and fast-paced environment, we encourage you to apply. We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented US Healthcare Business Analyst to join our team. The ideal candidate will have extensive knowledge and experience in the US healthcare industry, particularly in analyzing and improving business processes, systems, and operations. This role job involves reviewing, analyzing, evaluating, and documenting the technical components of current business enhancements or new client implementations.

What will you be responsible for:

  • Develop business cases and cost-benefit analyses for proposed healthcare initiatives and projects, assessing the potential impact on patient care, operational processes, and financial outcomes.
  • Develop clear, concise, and comprehensive business requirements and functional specifications to drive the development and implementation of healthcare system/ process enhancements and software solutions.
  • Research, analyze, and interpret complex healthcare data, including medical records, market studies, financial reports, and performance metrics, to evaluate the effectiveness of healthcare programs, operations, and initiatives.
  • Perform detailed process mapping, workflow analysis, gap analysis, to identify bottlenecks, inefficiencies in nursing and healthcare management practices and recommend appropriate solutions to bridge gaps and achieve efficiencies and optimize revenues.
  • Provide subject matter expertise and guidance on nursing best practices, healthcare management principles, and industry trends to support informed decision-making.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Strategy, IT, finance, and healthcare management, to identify business needs and analyze healthcare systems and processes to document and improve clinical and administrative workflows, ensuring best practices and compliance with regulatory standards, and to implement technology solutions and process improvements.
  • Work closely with stakeholders including clients, vendors, and partner organizations to define and prioritize project objectives, scope, and deliverables.
  • Assist in implementing and monitoring key performance indicators (KPIs) and quality improvement initiatives to evaluate the effectiveness of healthcare interventions and management strategies.
  • Identifying areas of potential risk or non-compliance with healthcare regulations, work with internal teams to mitigate these risks.
  • Stay abreast of emerging US healthcare technologies, industry trends, and legislative changes to anticipate and adapt to evolving healthcare requirements and opportunities and provide recommendations for adopting innovative technologies and strategies.
  • Develop & apply a structured business and technical architecture strategy based on situational awareness of various business scenarios and motivations.
  • Assist in the development and implementation of new processes, systems, and workflows to drive operational efficiencies.
  • Conduct user acceptance testing (UAT), monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of implemented solutions to meet business requirements and provide end-user training when necessary

Who we are looking for :

  • Master’s degree in Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, and/or related field.
  • Master's degree or additional certifications in Healthcare or Business Analytics preferred. Ex: IIBA® Entry Certificate in Business Analysis (ECBA) certification/ Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP) certification/ Certified Healthcare Business Management Executive (CHBME)/ Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) Certified Professional
  • Lean Six Sigma Certifications- Green/Black belt preferred.
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Business Analyst in the US healthcare industry.
  • Proficient in statistical analysis software and tools such as Excel, SQL, Tableau, or Power BI.
  • Solid understanding of healthcare systems, processes, policies, regulations, and reimbursement models.
  • Knowledge of electronic health records (EHR) systems and healthcare data standards, such as HL7 and ICD-10, is beneficial.
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills are necessary to effectively communicate complex findings and recommendations to stakeholders.
  • Capability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment is important.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously is essential. Should have strong organizational and time management skills to meet deadlines and deliver high-quality outputs.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think critically and translate complex data into actionable insights.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
  • Knowledge of healthcare quality metrics, value-based care initiatives, and healthcare payment models is a plus.
  • Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines while maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.

 

 

Providence’s vision to create ‘Health for a Better World’ aids us to provide a fair and equitable workplace for all in our employment, whether temporary, part-time or full time, and to promote individuality and diversity of thought and background, and acknowledge its role in the organization’s success. This makes us committed towards equal employment opportunities, regardless of race, religion or belief, color, ancestry, disability, marital status, gender, sexual orientation, age, nationality, ethnic origin, pregnancy, or related needs, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, or any other category protected by applicable law. In furtherance to our mission in building a more inclusive and equitable environment, we shall, from time to time, undertake programs to assist, uplift and empower underrepresented groups including but not limited to Women, PWD (Persons with Disabilities), LGTBQ+ (Lesbian, Gay, Transgender, Bisexual or Queer), Veterans and others. We strive to address all forms of discrimination or harassment and provide a safe and confidential process to report any misconduct.

Contact our Integrity hotline also, read our Code of Conduct.

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