Gavin Wright
New Orleans
Summary
Analytical and results-driven Analyst with 5+ years of experience in healthcare revenue cycle, financial analysis, and operational improvement. Proven ability to translate complex financial, administrative, and clinical data into clear, actionable insights that guide strategic decision-making and organizational value initiatives. Experienced in KPI development, forecasting, variance analysis, process optimization, and preparing executive-level presentations. Skilled in cross-functional collaboration, data integrity evaluation, and supporting projects that enhance efficiency, reduce waste, and strengthen overall performance.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Financial Analyst
Ochsner Health
03.2023 - Current
- Conducted quantitative and qualitative analysis on revenue cycle data, identifying payer trends, coding gaps, and root causes of claim denials to enable targeted performance improvement initiatives.
- Designed and automated financial and operational reports—including KPI dashboards, forecasting tools, and variance analyses—used by senior leadership for informed decision-making.
- Conducted deep-dive A/R analysis on accounts aged >90 days, uncovering trends by payer and denial reason, enabling management to implement strategic improvements.
- Built an advanced Excel macro that streamlined recurring data processes and reduced manual reporting time by 90+ hours annually, significantly improving team efficiency.
- Investigated missing surgical case documentation, identified coding and documentation gaps, and collaborated with clinical and billing teams to implement corrective actions that improved accuracy and reduced denials.
- Partnered with IT, billing, and finance teams to enhance data pipelines, ensure data integrity, and increase the accuracy of real-time dashboards supporting organizational performance monitoring.
- Structured, synthesized, and translated complex data sets into executive-level presentations, delivering compelling insights tied to strategic goals and performance metrics.
- Supported data-driven process optimization efforts aligned with Lean and continuous improvement methodologies to reduce errors, increase efficiency, and strengthen operational workflows.
Revenue Cycle Analyst
Margin Recovery International
03.2021 - 03.2023
- Analyzed large volumes of patient account data to identify missing or inaccurate charges, enabling clients to recover over $1M in lost revenue and improving overall financial performance.
- Applied CPT/HCPCS coding knowledge to prepare detailed reimbursement appeals, translating complex clinical and financial information into actionable revenue recovery strategies.
- Ensured strict data integrity and compliance by maintaining accurate patient records and adhering to HIPAA standards throughout all documentation and audit activities.
- Utilized Epic to extract, validate, and analyze account information, supporting data-driven decisions and improving accuracy in claims processing.
- Interpreted and applied CMS guidelines for Medicare and Medicaid populations, ensuring regulatory compliance and reducing risk of denials.
Education
Masters of Science - Healthcare Management
University of New Orleans
New Orleans05.2024
Bachelors of Science - Economics
Louisiana State University
Baton Rouge12.2020
High School Diploma - undefined
Brother Martin High School
New Orleans05.2016
Skills
- Oracle Business Intelligent
- Lean Six Sigma
- Tableau
- Microsoft Sharepoint
- Epic
- Data Analysis & Interpretation
- Financial Modeling & Forecasting
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Advanced Excel & Reporting Automation
- Healthcare Revenue Cycle & Compliance Knowledge
Affiliations
Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA)
Certification
- Yellow Belt - Lean Six Sigma
- Certified Revenue Cycle Representative (HFMA)
Timeline
Financial Analyst
Ochsner Health
03.2023 - Current
Revenue Cycle Analyst
Margin Recovery International
03.2021 - 03.2023
Bachelors of Science - Economics
Louisiana State University
High School Diploma - undefined
Brother Martin High School
Masters of Science - Healthcare Management
University of New Orleans