Remote - Decision Support Analyst

Candidates residing in the following states will be considered for remote employment: Alabama, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, Nebraska, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Texas, Utah, and Virginia. Remote work will not be permitted from any other state at this time

Decision Support Analysts drive impactful financial analysis that helps enhance patient care and operational efficiency. In this role, your analytical expertise will be essential to uncover insights that inform strategic decisions and foster innovation within our organization. Collaborating with diverse teams, you'll be at the forefront of initiatives that impact financial performance while supporting our mission to provide exceptional, quality healthcare to our community and the region. An ideal candidate will be eager to learn new practices, systems, and methods while making a meaningful contribution to the healthcare landscape.

• Partner with finance and operational leadership to identify key challenges and opportunities, working together to achieve strategic objectives and elevate performance
• Use creative thinking to tackle complex issues, turning obstacles into opportunities in a fast-paced setting
• Analyze our business operations against industry best practices and internal goals, providing valuable insights to enhance efficiency and effectiveness
• Assist in identifying and implementing cost-saving initiatives across various divisions, contributing to our bottom line while supporting our teams
• Prepare and review detailed profitability analyses for our service lines, offering actionable recommendations that drive improvements and boost financial performance
• Play a key role in enhancing our decision support systems by advocating for and driving the implementation of strategic solutions
• Help develop and maintain methodologies for costing, corporate allocations, patient level analysis, and productivity assessments
• Other duties as assigned

Education

• Bachelor's Degree - Accounting, finance, or related field - Required

Work Experience

• 3 Years - finance or accounting experience - Required
• healthcare finance or accounting experience - Preferred

Licenses and Certifications

• Upon Hire

Travel Requirements

• Travel to off-site locations may be required. - Required

Essential Technical/Motor Skills

• Possesses and applies fundamental clinical and financial concepts necessary to analyze operational performance.

Interpersonal Skills

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Enthusiasm and high level of job interest.
• Possess excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Possess strong computer abilities as well as oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrates the ability to relate well with all customers and peers.
• Ability to prioritize and organize to maximize quality, value and service.

Essential Physical Requirements

• Able to sit and view computer screen for up to three hours at a time.
• Able to frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Essential Mental Abilities

• Able to work in often stressful environments.
• Able to prioritize and meet deadlines.
• Able to provide weekly updates on projects.
• Able to work in moderate noise level.
• Able to lead in a team environment.

Essential Sensory Requirements

• Specific vision abilities include close vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Exposure to Hazards

Other Skills and Abilities

• Ability to develop and maintain policies and procedures.
• Ability to assist with various projects on an as needed basis.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Possess strong technical and professional skills.
• Possess strong organizational and communication skills.
• Multi-task oriented.
• Ability to work as part of a team.