Financial Analyst REQ11709

Financial Analyst

Position Overview

The Financial Analyst coordinates data, research and analysis to reduce costs, improve quality, and further the goals and objectives of SRHS. The Financial Analyst is primarily responsible for the utilization, maintenance and reporting capabilities of the decision support software system, with focus on the clinical data contained in the software system and the uses thereof. The Analyst performs database and statistical queries in order to evaluate trends to support the development and improvement of clinical and operational outcomes. He / She is responsible for extracting and compiling clinical and operational data from a variety of data sources for reporting purposes; and assisting in the ongoing evaluation of products, programs, and / or clinical initiatives that are relevant to the healthcare market. The Analyst assists in problem solving, solution development, decision making, and strategic planning. He / She contributes in gathering and reporting benchmarking statistics to both internal and external sources.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent required. Bachelor's degree preferred. Accounting experience may be substituted for a Bachelor's degree requirement.

License

N / A

Certification

Must have de-escalation training completed by the end of position orientation (90 days); must have appropriate level of de-escalation training.

Experience

Two (2) to four (4) years accounting experience preferred.

Physical Demands

Work is moderately active : involves sitting with frequent requirements to move about the office, move about the facility, and to travel to another facility within the SRHS service area. Work involves exerting a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Work involves using many physical motions in performing daily work activities; subject to exposure of body fluids, sputum and tissues, which may carry the hazard of infectious disease. Work involves using repetitive motions : substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and or fingers while operating standard office equipment such as computer keyboard. Work involves being able to perceive the nature of sound at normal speaking levels with or without correction; the ability to make fine discriminations in sound. Work requires close visual and acuity and the ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus, i.e. shift gaze from viewing a computer monitor to forms / printed material that are closer to compare data at close vision. Must be able to be active for extended periods of time without experiencing undue fatigue. Must be able to work schedules assigned with the understanding that changes may be instituted according to the needs of the hospital for off days, shifts or weekends.

Mental Demands

Must demonstrate keen mental faculties / assessment and decision making abilities. Must demonstrate superior communication / speaking / enunciation skills to receive and give information in person and by telephone. Must demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills. Must possess emotional stability conducive to dealing with high stress levels. Must demonstrate ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines. Attention to detail and the ability to multi-task in complex situations is required. Must have the ability to maintain collaborative and respectable working relationship throughout SRHS and other organizations.

Special Demands

Must possess superior customer service skills and professional etiquette. Must possess proficient knowledge and ability to use a computer (must be keyboard proficient) and other office technology (i.e., telephone, fax, etc.), MS Outlook and Word. Job requires traveling throughout the SRHS service area - with the employee providing his / her own transportation.