EDI Technical Analyst

The EDI Technical Analyst is responsible for the analysis, implementation, support, and optimization of Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) transactions within a healthcare payer environment. This role serves as a liaison between business stakeholders, trading partners, vendors, and technical teams to ensure the accurate exchange of healthcare data. The analyst supports HIPAA-compliant transactions, troubleshooting, testing, implementation, and ongoing maintenance of EDI processes to improve operational efficiency and data integrity. Key Responsibilities EDI Analysis & Support Analyze, configure, implement, and support healthcare EDI transactions including: 834 Benefit Enrollment and Maintenance 837 Professional, Institutional, and Dental Claims 835 Electronic Remittance Advice 270/271 Eligibility Inquiry and Response 276/277 Claim Status Inquiry and Response 278 Prior Authorization 820 Premium Payments Monitor daily EDI processing and resolve transaction failures, rejections, and data integrity issues. Conduct root cause analysis and recommend corrective actions for production issues. Collaborate with business and operational teams to identify EDI requirements and system enhancements. Technical Analysis Analyze inbound and outbound EDI files and transaction sets for compliance with HIPAA standards. Create and maintain mapping specifications, technical documentation, and data flow diagrams. Perform impact assessments for system upgrades, regulatory changes, and business initiatives. Support integration between payer core administration systems (e.g., Facets, QNXT, HealthRules, NetworX) and external trading partners. Testing & Implementation Coordinate and execute unit, system, integration, and user acceptance testing. Develop test plans, test cases, and validation procedures. Facilitate onboarding of new providers, clearinghouses, employer groups, and vendor trading partners. Validate EDI transaction accuracy during implementation and system upgrades. Regulatory Compliance Ensure compliance with HIPAA X12 standards and CMS regulations. Stay informed of industry changes affecting EDI transactions and healthcare interoperability. Support audit requests and regulatory reporting activities. Stakeholder Collaboration Partner with business analysts, developers, operations teams, providers, clearinghouses, and external vendors. Serve as a subject matter expert for EDI-related processes and transaction troubleshooting. Provide production support and participate in issue resolution meetings. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Healthcare Administration, Computer Science, or equivalent work experience. 3+ years of healthcare EDI experience within a payer organization. Strong knowledge of HIPAA X12 transaction sets (834, 837, 835, 270/271, 276/277, 278, 820). Experience working with healthcare claims, enrollment, eligibility, provider, and payment processes. Proficiency in analyzing EDI files and troubleshooting transaction errors. Experience with SQL and database querying. Understanding of healthcare payer operations and managed care concepts. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills. Preferred Qualifications Experience with payer platforms such as Facets , QNXT , or HealthRules Payor . Experience with EDI tools such as IBM Sterling, Edifecs, BizTalk, or Cleo. Knowledge of XML, JSON, APIs, and healthcare interoperability standards. Experience supporting Medicare, Medicaid, and Commercial lines of business. Familiarity with Agile methodologies and project management practices. Key Competencies EDI Transaction Management HIPAA Compliance Healthcare Claims Processing Trading Partner Management Root Cause Analysis Requirements Gathering System Integration SQL and Data Analysis Testing and Validation Technical Documentation Cross-Functional Collaboration Salary Range Now, a little about us … At Tegria, we bring bold ideas and breakthroughs to improve care, technology, revenue, and operations in ways that move healthcare organizations from patient-centered to human-centered. We are helping healthcare put people first—both patients and those who dedicate their lives to delivering care. And at the very core of this vital work is our incredibly talented people. People with different backgrounds who welcome challenge and change. People who listen first, ask hard questions, and make decisions to cultivate a culture of equity and inclusion. People who chase after goals, growth, and generosity. We’re real. We’re nimble, and we believe in our mission to humanize healthcare. Perks and benefits Top talent deserves top rewards. We’ve carefully curated a best-in-class benefits package, meant to meet you wherever you are in your life and career. Your health, holistically. We offer a choice of multiple health and dental plans with nationally recognized networks, as well as vision benefits, a total wellness program, and an employee assistance program for you and your family. Your financial well-being. We offer competitive wages, retirement savings plans, company-paid disability and life insurance, pre-tax savings opportunities (HSA and/or FSA), and more. And everything in between. Our lifestyle benefits are unrivaled, including professional development offerings, opportunities for remote work, and our favorite: a generous paid-time-off program, giving you the flexibility to plan a vacation, take time away for illness (or life’s important events), and shift your schedule to accommodate those unexpected curve balls thrown your way. Tegria is an equal employment opportunity employer and provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.