Medix
New York, New York
Informatics Business Analyst (Healthcare) - Remote (Contract-to-Hire) Location: Remote (AZ, CT, FL, GA, IL, IN, KS, KY, MI, NJ, NY, OH, OK, SC, TN, TX, WI) Type: Contract-to-Hire 100% Remote Position Overview We are seeking an experienced Informatics Business Analyst (BSA) to serve as a critical bridge between business stakeholders and technical teams. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in translating complex business needs into actionable technical requirements while driving process improvements in a healthcare environment. You will partner closely with cross-functional teams, including developers and business leaders, to support the delivery of scalable solutions across claims, eligibility, and data workflows. This position also offers strong growth potential into a Product Management track. Key Responsibilities Partner with business stakeholders to gather, analyze, and document comprehensive business requirements Translate business needs into clear functional and technical specifications for development teams Facilitate requirement sessions (e.g., JAD sessions) and convert high-level requests into detailed user stories and JIRA tickets Map end-to-end business processes, identifying inefficiencies and opportunities for optimization and automation Perform root cause analysis on system and data issues, implementing sustainable solutions Collaborate with developers throughout the SDLC to design and validate data models, integrations, and APIs Support User Acceptance Testing (UAT) to ensure solutions meet business intent and quality standards Analyze data structures, file formats, and relational data models to ensure accurate system mapping Maintain thorough documentation, including technical specifications and runbooks for critical processes Work with healthcare data flows including eligibility, claims, and financial transactions (e.g., EDI 834, 837, 835) Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Informatics, or equivalent experience 5+ years of experience supporting or analyzing healthcare claims and eligibility systems within a healthcare or TPA environment Strong knowledge of regulatory standards (HIPAA, ERISA, ADA, etc.) 3-5 years of experience working in Agile/Scrum environments Proficiency in SQL (Microsoft SQL Server and/or PostgreSQL) Solid understanding of relational databases, system architecture, and data modeling Hands-on experience with EDI healthcare transactions (834, 835, 837) Familiarity with healthcare coding standards (ICD-10, CPT/HCPCS, revenue codes) Experience with tools such as JIRA, Confluence, Visio, or Lucidchart Preferred Qualifications Experience working with Salesforce Exposure to API integrations and modern data platforms Strong analytical mindset with the ability to evaluate existing solutions before defining new ones What We're Looking For A strong communicator who can effectively bridge technical and business teams A proactive problem-solver who identifies opportunities for automation and process improvement Someone who can translate ambiguous requests into clear, actionable requirements A collaborative partner who thrives in Agile environments and supports multiple scrum teams Team & Environment Support multiple Scrum teams (approximately 8-10 developers across teams) Work across both operational and customer-facing technology initiatives High-growth environment with strong organizational stability
Informatics Business Analyst (Healthcare) - Remote (Contract-to-Hire) Location: Remote (AZ, CT, FL, GA, IL, IN, KS, KY, MI, NJ, NY, OH, OK, SC, TN, TX, WI) Type: Contract-to-Hire 100% Remote Position Overview We are seeking an experienced Informatics Business Analyst (BSA) to serve as a critical bridge between business stakeholders and technical teams. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in translating complex business needs into actionable technical requirements while driving process improvements in a healthcare environment. You will partner closely with cross-functional teams, including developers and business leaders, to support the delivery of scalable solutions across claims, eligibility, and data workflows. This position also offers strong growth potential into a Product Management track. Key Responsibilities Partner with business stakeholders to gather, analyze, and document comprehensive business requirements Translate business needs into clear functional and technical specifications for development teams Facilitate requirement sessions (e.g., JAD sessions) and convert high-level requests into detailed user stories and JIRA tickets Map end-to-end business processes, identifying inefficiencies and opportunities for optimization and automation Perform root cause analysis on system and data issues, implementing sustainable solutions Collaborate with developers throughout the SDLC to design and validate data models, integrations, and APIs Support User Acceptance Testing (UAT) to ensure solutions meet business intent and quality standards Analyze data structures, file formats, and relational data models to ensure accurate system mapping Maintain thorough documentation, including technical specifications and runbooks for critical processes Work with healthcare data flows including eligibility, claims, and financial transactions (e.g., EDI 834, 837, 835) Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Informatics, or equivalent experience 5+ years of experience supporting or analyzing healthcare claims and eligibility systems within a healthcare or TPA environment Strong knowledge of regulatory standards (HIPAA, ERISA, ADA, etc.) 3-5 years of experience working in Agile/Scrum environments Proficiency in SQL (Microsoft SQL Server and/or PostgreSQL) Solid understanding of relational databases, system architecture, and data modeling Hands-on experience with EDI healthcare transactions (834, 835, 837) Familiarity with healthcare coding standards (ICD-10, CPT/HCPCS, revenue codes) Experience with tools such as JIRA, Confluence, Visio, or Lucidchart Preferred Qualifications Experience working with Salesforce Exposure to API integrations and modern data platforms Strong analytical mindset with the ability to evaluate existing solutions before defining new ones What We're Looking For A strong communicator who can effectively bridge technical and business teams A proactive problem-solver who identifies opportunities for automation and process improvement Someone who can translate ambiguous requests into clear, actionable requirements A collaborative partner who thrives in Agile environments and supports multiple scrum teams Team & Environment Support multiple Scrum teams (approximately 8-10 developers across teams) Work across both operational and customer-facing technology initiatives High-growth environment with strong organizational stability