Business Analyst with ICD-10 Experience

A direct Minneapolis, MN needs to be ICD-10 compliant by 10/1/15 and seeks a skilled, knowledgeable resource that has prior experience working as a BA and/or PM within an ICD-10 project.

Anticipated Start Date: 08/14/2015
Anticipated End Date: 11/30/2015

DESCRIPTION OF WORK TO BE PERFORMED AND THE SPECIFIC SKILL SETS NEEDED:
This resource will be splitting their time 50% as business analyst/tester performing QA functions, and 50% of their time working with Client's business departments to track and complete the core business tasks that need to be completed to support ICD10 compliance.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
IN CONJUNCTION WITH OTHER TECHNICAL STAFF ON THE PROJECT TEAM, WORK COULD INCLUDE:
Develop and execute test plans to ensure the business requirements are functioning as expected. Functions in need of testing are CCMS (Managed Care System), reporting and diagnosis driven benefits such as chiro, med emergency, and acupuncture (this list is not inclusive to all benefits that need to be reviewed.)
Support QA functions as needed to ensure Client is ICD10 compliant.
Develops and manages the plan to track and support all Client ICD 10 business tasks, gaps, risks, and issues that need to be completed.
Collaborate with vendor management to capture and manage existing ICD 10 claims project dependencies.
Develops and manages the plan to track and support all ICD 10 business tasks that need to be completed.
Compile and distribute notes and recaps promptly after team and or management meetings.
Develop status updates and other communications on an as needed basis.
Develops and/or delivers training; documents new or revised processes and procedures.
Updates Web sites that host project documents, reports, and/or group information.
Serves as point of contact for project information and updates.
Consider all aspects; break down tasks into all possible components and scrutinize tasks at the lowest level; be aware of each step in the process or application; gather complete information; track information and follow through.
Other tasks as assigned.

SKILL SETS NEEDED:
Prior ICD-10 implementation experience required
Testing and other QA experience required
Microsoft Project
Strong Excel experience required
Strong analytical and technical skills
Health Plan Claims Payer experience preferred. If not available will consider provider experience.
Good verbal and written communication
Prior experience with business office Back Office functions, government programs and/or the Facets product preferred

LIST OF DELIVERABLES, EG WHAT THE CONSULTANT(S) WILL BE EXPECTED TO ACCOMPLISH:
Regular status reports
Weekly schedule with impact
Manage and update the plan, issues, and risks on a weekly basis
Follow issue management process and manage it in cooperation with project management
Other project documentation, as assigned (eg. Meeting minutes, communication, training plans etc.)
Active project team member
Adherence to Client's Non-discrimination and Respectful Workplace policy

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN THIS OPPORTUNITY, PLEASE SEND:

--- Responses to the above required/desired skills.
--- Updated resume on a Word format
--- A paragraph detailing the skills and experience that qualify you as a strong candidate.
--- Rate requirements.
--- Three professional references