Job Summary:
This position prepares business and/or financial analysis and does research in such areas as financial and expense performance, rate of return, etc.. Prepares forecasts and analyzes trends in sales, processes, business conditions and other related areas. Uses computerized systems(PC and/or mainframe) to create reports, graphs, and charts of data developed. May assist in the development of organization business policies, conducts financial and business related studies and cooperates with other departments/organizations in the preparation of analyses.
Accountabilities:
1.Consults with management to determine current organizational and productivity needs, organizational climate and level of management skill and support.
2.Leads assessment sessions with management for business process planning and strategy development.
3.Identifies customer needs and researches, tests and develops implementation plans for meeting those needs.
4.Documents performance measurements and process changes.
5.Facilitates cross-functional interfaces and impacts on all impacted organizations, which includes cultural concerns and barriers.
6.Develops appropriate standards such as work methods, performance measurements and resources to support initiatives.
7.Assists in developing a communications plan to support the implementation of the project/process.
Job Requirements:
1. Bachelor's Degree in Business, Accounting, Finance or a related field and 5 years financial analysis experience in the Healthcare industry; or9 years of financial analysis experience in the Healthcare industry in lieu of a Bachelor's Degree.
2. Provider Payment Methodology: Demonstrated knowledge of healthcare payment methodology (APC's, DRG, RVU, ASC) preferred.
3. Technical Skills: Proficiency in Excel, Access and Cognos preferred.
4. Communication Skills: Ability to effectively communicate and present in both written and verbal format, complex financial outcomes to individuals both internally and externally at all levels of the organization who have a varied depth of understanding.
5. Analytical Ability: Ability to interpret and derive pertinent information from data and organize it in a methodical, logical and concise manner. Ability to create data sets and complex financial models that support the business decisions.
6. Negotiation Skills: Ability to develop financial negotiation strategies. Ability to support and/or lead financial negotiation discussions with external parties.
7. Project Management: Ability to lead, direct and facilitate work groups.
8. Process Improvement: Ability to identify work-flows and recommend areas for improvement. Ability to develop and perform audit processes.
