FINANCIAL ANALYST(HJ) at Wheat Ridge

Our hospital system is not just buildings, or remodeled nursing units, or the latest pieces of technology. Our hospital system is not defined by the awards we have earned or the number of patients we serve. What gives meaning to Exempla Healthcare and SCL Health System (SCLHS) is our people! Its our physicians, staff and volunteers who display their commitment to our mission and our values in exceptional ways every day. The actions of our people help bring a sense of belonging and hope to our patients; they give a sense of home and family that can be felt.

SITE DESCRIPTION:

Since 1905, Exempla Lutheran Medical Center has been advancing the art of healing and the science of medicine throughout western Colorado. Today, the 400 bed, community-based hospital offers a comprehensive spectrum of specialized care, from birth to end-of life. Every patient can be assured of receiving the highest standards of care. Lutherans national accreditations include Level III Trauma, Level IIIA Neonatal, Chest Pain Center of America, and the countys only Sleep Disorder Center. The hospitals 2,540 employees, 819 Physicians and 668 volunteers have helped Lutheran earn numerous awards, including being named one of the nations Top 100 Hospitals seven times. Exempla Lutheran Medical Center. Leading by Example.

UNIT DESCRIPTION:

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Under the supervision of the Hospital Finance manager, independently perform financial analysis of hospital operations to help management make sound business decisions.

This includes preparation of financial projections of proposed or existing product lines, annual operating budgets, to include volumes, revenues and department expenses, capital budgets, working with hospital directors to analyze monthly variances and identify corrective action plans with minimal supervision. Serve as a resource to internal customers throughout the organization regarding financial reports, processes and principles.

With minimal direction, manage and continually improve information tools and requirements related to the management of departmental budgetary compliance and facilitating an understanding of these goals to operational managers as well as enhancing operational management financial sophistication.

Oversee daily productivity of operating units. Create and validate current year YTD volume, gross charges, cost information by department. Research specific/unusual items on a concurrent basis which can have a significant impact on the Income Statement including volume trends, revenue and expense budget variances.

Monthly preparation of the site analysis as to income statement trends / variances.

Responsible for operational and capital budget preparation for Lutheran Medical Center, West Pines Behavioral Health and Colorado Lutheran Home.

Use HBOC data to analyze the profitability of specific payers/contracts and specific product lines and make recommendations regarding future direction regarding those results.

Perform as financial support of feasibility studies of proposed new business lines. When encountered, help highlight and resolve data integrity issues within Epic and HBOC.

Serve as a resource to financial analysts as a senior member of the finance team. Implement processes to improve shortfalls as identified through projects and analyses. Other duties as assigned: program analysis, feasibility studies, pay practice changes.

Effective interpersonal and customer relations skills
Excellent written and oral skills. Excellent analytical and problem solving skills
Proven results managing multiple projects and deadlines
Ability to work well with non-finance oriented customers

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

BA/BS or higher/above in Finance / Accounting or related Business field
Excellent Excel and Word skills
Thorough knowledge of general and cost accounting principles
Hospital Cost accounting experience (HBOC, Trendstar or Pathways)
Financial statement analysis experience
Operating and Capital budgeting experience

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Thorough knowledge of healthcare accounting, terminology and decision support systems Microsoft Access database skills
Knowledge and understanding of hospital billing, reimbursement and cost accounting
2-3 years public accounting experience
3-5 years experience in a hospital or healthcare system
Supervisory or project management experience for a hospital or healthcare system
3 years healthcare experience analyzing program financial viability / profitability
Masters degree recommended

SUMMARY:

At Exempla and SCLHS we believe our patients deserve nothing but our very best. If excellence inspires you and belonging motivates you, we welcome you to join us.
Country: USA, State: Colorado, City: Wheat Ridge, Company: Exempla Healthcare.