Senior Quality Analyst at athenahealth

Chennai, tamil nadu, India -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

23 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

24 Apr, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Revenue cycle management, Denial analysis, Quality assurance, Process improvement, Root cause analysis, Data analysis, Audit methodologies, SOP adherence, Stakeholder management, Communication skills, Healthcare operations, Corrective and preventive actions, Quality metrics, Workflow optimization, Knowledge management

Industry

IT Services and IT Consulting

Description

Join us as we work to create a thriving ecosystem that delivers accessible, high-quality, and sustainable healthcare for all. Role summary: Drive measurable improvements in revenue cycle quality by leading end-to-end quality assurance, denial analysis, and process improvement initiatives. As a Senior Operations Analyst (Quality), you will leverage RCM expertise to identify root causes, reduce rework, and enhance accuracy across AR and denials workflows. You will use data, audits, and statistical insights to strengthen process adherence and drive consistent, high-quality outcomes. Team summary: The Quality team is responsible for ensuring accuracy, consistency, and continuous improvement. The team partners with Operations, Product Lines, and BPO’s to: Identify quality gaps Drive process standardization Enable scalable, high-quality execution across BPO and internal teams Essential Job Responsibilities: Conduct end-to-end quality audits on AR calling and denial workflows to ensure adherence to SOPs and quality standards Analyze denial trends and quality defects to identify root causes (user, process, system) Drive corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) to reduce recurring errors and rework Establish and monitor quality metrics (accuracy, defect rate, rework, first-pass yield) Partner with Operations and BPO teams to improve process adherence and performance outcomes Perform deep-dive analyses on escalations and high-impact quality issues Ensure audit documentation, traceability, and compliance with quality standards Lead quality calibrations to align on defect definitions, scoring, and expectations Support workflow and SOP improvements based on audit insights and field feedback Leverage data and AI-enabled tools (where applicable) to improve audit efficiency and insight generation Additional Job Responsibilities Coach and guide teams on quality expectations, error prevention, and best practices Contribute to training content, job aids, and knowledge management Participate in governance reviews with stakeholders to present quality trends and actions Support process improvement initiatives focused on reducing cycle time and improving accuracy Collaborate with Product/Service teams to close gaps in workflows and documentation Expected Education & Experience 4–6 years of experience in Healthcare RCM operations, quality, or a related analytical operational role. Strong experience in denial management and AR workflows - including reviewing denial reasons and driving appropriate next steps. Proven ability in root cause analysis and driving process improvements Solid understanding of RCM lifecycle (claims, denials, rework drivers, resolution paths) Experience with quality frameworks, audit methodologies, and SOP adherence Strong analytical skills with ability to translate insights into actionable improvements Effective stakeholder management and communication skills Familiarity with athenaNet or similar RCM platforms is a plus t About athenahealth Our vision: In an industry that becomes more complex by the day, we stand for simplicity. We offer IT solutions and expert services that eliminate the daily hurdles preventing healthcare providers from focusing entirely on their patients — powered by our vision to create a thriving ecosystem that delivers accessible, high-quality, and sustainable healthcare for all. Our company culture: Our talented employees — or athenistas, as we call ourselves — spark the innovation and passion needed to accomplish our vision. We are a diverse group of dreamers and do-ers with unique knowledge, expertise, backgrounds, and perspectives. We unite as mission-driven problem-solvers with a deep desire to achieve our vision and make our time here count. Our award-winning culture is built around shared values of inclusiveness, accountability, and support. Our DEI commitment: Our vision of accessible, high-quality, and sustainable healthcare for all requires addressing the inequities that stand in the way. That's one reason we prioritize diversity, equity, and inclusion in every aspect of our business, from attracting and sustaining a diverse workforce to maintaining an inclusive environment for athenistas, our partners, customers and the communities where we work and serve. What we can do for you: Along with health and financial benefits, athenistas enjoy perks specific to each location, including commuter support, employee assistance programs, tuition assistance, employee resource groups, and collaborative workspaces — some offices even welcome dogs. We also encourage a better work-life balance for athenistas with our flexibility. While we know in-office collaboration is critical to our vision, we recognize that not all work needs to be done within an office environment, full-time. With consistent communication and digital collaboration tools, athenahealth enables employees to find a balance that feels fulfilling and productive for each individual situation. In addition to our traditional benefits and perks, we sponsor events throughout the year, including book clubs, external speakers, and hackathons. We provide athenistas with a company culture based on learning, the support of an engaged team, and an inclusive environment where all employees are valued. Learn more about our culture and benefits here: athenahealth.com/careers https://www.athenahealth.com/careers/equal-opportunity United by our mission and driven by our entrepreneurial spirit, our work at athenahealth is collaborative, transformative, and above all, it’s meaningful. Our employees take pride in using technology and data-driven insights to inspire changes that will make the U.S. healthcare system better for everyone, including your friends, family and maybe even you. Notice to Job Seekers/Job Candidates: Recruitment Fraud Alert Please be aware of questionable job offers that are not affiliated with athenahealth. athenahealth has been made aware of unauthorized career opportunities offered by individuals posing as representatives of larger U.S. companies, including athenahealth. The fictitious jobs are advertised on employment-search websites, such as Indeed.com and Craigslist.com, and prospective employees are required to share their personal and financial information (e.g. credit card, bank information), provide copies of their government-issued identification, and/or send money for application fees, processing charges or work permits. The victims who are told they are "hired" are often instructed to deposit a check (which is later returned as fraudulent) into their own account and to forward overpayment to individuals - usually via wire transfer. Important information for job seekers: athenahealth has a formal application process and we do not request you to interview on a Google Hangout or via text messaging. athenahealth will never request money for the opportunity to apply or work for athenahealth. athenathealth does not require completion of tax forms, bank account or credit card information as part of the recruiting process. If you feel that you have been a victim of such a scam, please send an email to: askhr@athenahealth.com

Responsibilities

The Senior Quality Analyst will lead end-to-end quality assurance and denial analysis to drive improvements in revenue cycle quality. They will partner with operations and BPO teams to identify quality gaps, monitor performance metrics, and implement corrective actions.