Decision Support Analyst

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Summary:

This position will be responsible for assisting with the implementation, roll-out, maintenance, and validation of the financial decision support solutions for all of Johns Hopkins Medicine. The qualified candidate will perform the routine monthly maintenance processes for the data structures within the solutions; assist with the documentation of procedures, data structures, and databases used in decision support; assist with meaningful analyses utilizing this data; support the education and training of all decision support end users. The Decision Support Analyst must have the ability to independently perform analytical and system maintenance tasks and must have a thorough understanding of decision support-based functionality.

Essential Functions

Maintenance of Decision Support solutions:

• Consolidate data from multiple sources, including electronic health records (EHR), enterprise resource planning (ERP), financial decision support systems, and operational databases.
• Understanding of financial budgeting, cost accounting, and patient financial & clinical concepts.
• Conducts deep-dive analysis and validation procedures to reconcile and validate data from the source and within the financial decision support application.
• Completes monthly/annual updates and maintenance within applicable systems.
• Responsible for the standard monthly processing and audit validation of financial and clinical data from the source systems into the Decision Support system.
• Performs system maintenance such as updating RVUs, adding new cost centers, accounts, and job codes.
• Reviews hospital cost structure about charges for potential maximization of third-party reimbursements.

Financial Decision Support functions:

• Collaborate with team members in Finance, Budget, and Information Technology to assess data needs and proactively provide support in areas such as process improvement, structure enhancements, and ad hoc requests.
• Combine accounting principles with information technology to streamline financial processes and improve decision-making.
• Assist in long-term strategic planning to standardize decision support initiatives.
• Maintain spreadsheets, databases, and tracking tools for analysis to support all affiliates within Johns Hopkins Medicine.
• Supports the installation of new entities on the Decision Support system.
• Provides accurate cost data for managed care contract negotiations.
• Assists in the preparation of feasibility studies using cost and statistical data from the Decision Support system.
• Participates in system enhancements.

Knowledge: Ability and knowledge in Microsoft software tools (spreadsheet, word processing, presentation), with a strong emphasis on Excel functions and formulas, including pivot tables and VLOOKUP required. Proficient in other Microsoft Office products, including (but not limited to) Access, Outlook, and Teams; Preferred experience with maintaining systems such as Epic, EPSi, Workday, and StrataJazz; Working knowledge of SQL preferred. Rudimentary knowledge of cost accounting principles, budget processes, and financial analysis; Combine accounting principles with information technology to streamline financial processes and improve decision-making.

Skills: Ability to demonstrate exceptional attention to detail, ensuring accuracy and precision in all tasks and deliverables. Initiative, organizational skills, and the ability to be a "self-starter" are essential; Solid analytical and problem-solving skills; Ability to deliver information in a clear, concise, and compelling manner to effectively engage others and achieve desired results; Experience with SAP, Workday, or other ERP systems is preferred; Exchanges information as appropriate requiring excellent oral and written communication; Works effectively as a part of a team, promoting a collaborative and supportive work environment; Ability to develop and strengthen collaborative relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.

Education: Requires a Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Information Systems, Healthcare Administration, or a related field.

Work Experience: Requires a minimum of two to three years of experience in decision support and cost accounting systems within a healthcare setting.

Salary Range: $30.08/hour - Maximum $52.65/hour. Compensation will be commensurate with equity and experience for roles of similar scope and responsibility.

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