Senior Decision Support Analyst / Full-time

POSITION SUMMARY: Provides analytical and advisory support facility wide (Hospital/Clinician Group) to all levels of management and staff regarding on-going data analysis and ad-hoc data requests for decision support. Initiates and assists in operational and financial improvement initiatives and program development. Participates in projects to support strategic direction, including project management, implementation, and post-implementation analysis and monitoring. Develops management tools to facilitate decision making. Supports and monitors regular maintenance of decision support systems. Supports and monitors financial reporting.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION: Bachelor's Degree in Finance or Healthcare related field required. (Master's degree in related field or CPA certification preferred).

CERTIFICATION/LICENSES: See education.

REQUIRED SKILLS: Acute problem solving and creative analytical skills. Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills. Ability to work collaboratively with others and to present information effectively to management, technical and clinical staff at all levels. Possess expert knowledge of concepts, practices and procedures for performing data analysis, the design and utilization of databases and the development and manipulation of spreadsheets. Ability to identify, design, and integrate new methodologies, metrics and techniques to transform complex statistical data into actionable information.

EXPERIENCE: 5 years related experience required. Experience in healthcare industry including knowledge of cost accounting, benchmark analysis, productivity reporting, reimbursement methodologies and clinical operations highly preferred.

NATURE OF SUPERVISION:

-Responsible to: Dual Reporting to: Director Decision Support

ENVIRONMENT:

- Bloodborne pathogen A

No contact with any body fluids. Office environment with many and conflicting deadlines. Must be able to maintain composure and manage multiple priorities.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Requires knowledge of general safety standards. Extensive keyboard data manipulation using sound ergonomic principles. Lifting up to 20lbs.