Business Analyst II

You could be the one who changes everything for our 28 million members. Centene is transforming the health of our communities, one person at a time. As a diversified, national organization, you’ll have access to competitive benefits including a fresh perspective on workplace flexibility.Position Purpose: Perform various analysis and interpretation to link business needs and objectives for assigned function

Support business initiatives through data analysis, identification of implementation barriers and user acceptance testing of new systems

Identify and analyze user requirements, procedures, and problems to improve existing processes

Perform detailed analysis on assigned projects, recommend potential business solutions and assist with implementation

Identify ways to enhance performance management and operational reports related to new business implementation processes

Develop and incorporate organizational best practices into business applications

Lead problem solving and coordination efforts between various business units

Assist with formulating and updating departmental policies and procedures

Education/Experience: Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent experience. 2-4 years of business process or data analysis experience, preferably in healthcare. Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Applications, including Excel and Access preferred. Project management experience preferred.Encounters: Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent experience. 2+ years of business process analysis (i.e. documenting business process, gathering requirements) experience in healthcare industry or 1+ years of managed care encounters experience. Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Applications, including Excel and Access preferred. Knowledge of claims and/or encounter processing and data analysis experience preferred. Understanding of HIPAA transactions (i.e. 837, 999, 824, 277) preferred. Knowledge of managed care information systems and experience in SQL scripting preferred.Preferred experience in the following : Big data analysis/mining, writing sql queries. Preferred background in Data Analysis, Project Management and Claims/HealthcarePay Range: $54,000.00 - $97,100.00 per yearCentene offers a comprehensive benefits package including: competitive pay, health insurance, 401K and stock purchase plans, tuition reimbursement, paid time off plus holidays, and a flexible approach to work with remote, hybrid, field or office work schedules. Actual pay will be adjusted based on an individual's skills, experience, education, and other job-related factors permitted by law. Total compensation may also include additional forms of incentives.Centene is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, and values the ways in which we are different. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other characteristic protected by applicable law.