Decision Support Analyst

Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Healthcare Administration or Business-related field from an accredited college or university.

At least 2 years' relevant experience required.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite

Knowledge of Crystal Reports and Access

Knowledge of Cognos database desirable not required

Knowledge of healthcare coding (UB-92, ICD-9 / 10, CPT-4, HCPCS, DRG, etc.)

Job Description / Summary :

The Decision Support Analyst will be responsible for providing strategic reporting and information to key stakeholders and hospital leadership.

The Decision Support Analyst will analyze operational volumes, expense & service utilization, profitability, and the organization'

s competitive position in the marketplace.

Essential Functions :

Analyzes and organizes qualitative and quantitative clinical, financial and administrative data from multiple data sources and synthesizes results into meaningful reports and presentations.

Works collaboratively with others, defines and supports methods of financial analysis for new and existing ventures, physician contracts and reimbursement impact.

Participates in the coordination of a variety of complex and confidential special projects, from planning and design stages through implementation, as needed.

Manages customer expectations as they relate to project deliverables.

Additional Responsibilities : Other Duties as assigned

Supervisory / Management Responsibilities : None

Communications Required : Strong communication skills coupled with good judgment and discretion in interacting with Division and Hospital Management on sensitive political and confidential issues.

Decision-Making Required :

Ability to evaluate the cost / benefit associated with recommended scenarios

Must be able to assess the impact of decisions and modify the course of action as needed

Ability to socialize a concept to evaluate the impact of change recommended

Problem-Solving Required : Ability to influence and solve issues, obtain cooperation and support in a cross-functional and geographically distributed environment.

Financial Responsibilities :

Prepares monthly reports by collecting data and investigate results

Responds to financial inquiries by gathering, analyzing, summarizing and interpreting data

Ability to track physician compensation actuals compared to budget and provide insights to variances

Prepare financial models that compare physician compensation compared benchmark Survey data

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

Strong analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills

Knowledge of financial modeling and analytic techniques

Knowledge of physician compensation models and Survey data

Proficiency in technical writing and graphical presentations

Relational database knowledge and experience working with large data sets

Knowledge of cost accounting, revenue, profitability data and the ability to explain to key stakeholders

Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple competing priorities and re-establish priorities as necessary.

Initiative and ability to work independently (self-direction), while thriving in a setting requiring

collaboration and teamwork for maximum efficiency and effectiveness.

Attention to detail that ensures follow through on initiatives implemented and projects undertaken.

Technical Knowledge :

Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite

Knowledge of Crystal Reports and Access

Knowledge of Cognos database desirable not required

Knowledge of healthcare coding (UB-92, ICD-9 / 10, CPT-4, HCPCS, DRG, etc.)

Minimum Education : Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Healthcare Administration or Business related field from an accredited college or university.

Education Notes : N / A

Minimum Experience : At least 2 years' relevant experience required.