Decision Support Analyst

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Job description

The Decision Support Analyst will be responsible for providing strategic reporting and information to key stakeholders and hospital leadership. The Decision Support Analyst will analyze operational volumes, expense & service utilization, profitability, and the organization's competitive position in the marketplace.

Analyzes and organizes qualitative and quantitative clinical, financial and administrative data from multiple data sources and synthesizes results into meaningful reports and presentations.

Works collaboratively with others, defines and supports methods of financial analysis for new and existing ventures, physician contracts and reimbursement impact.

Participates in the coordination of a variety of complex and confidential special projects, from planning and design stages through implementation, as needed.

Manages customer expectations as they relate to project deliverables.

Ability to evaluate the cost/benefit associated with recommended scenarios

Must be able to assess the impact of decisions and modify the course of action as needed

Ability to socialize a concept to evaluate the impact of change recommended

Prepares monthly reports by collecting data and investigate results

Responds to financial inquiries by gathering, analyzing, summarizing and interpreting data

Ability to track physician compensation actuals compared to budget and provide insights to variances

Prepare financial models that compare physician compensation compared benchmark Survey data

Strong analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills

Knowledge of financial modeling and analytic techniques

Knowledge of physician compensation models and Survey data

Proficiency in technical writing and graphical presentations

Relational database knowledge and experience working with large data sets

Knowledge of cost accounting, revenue, profitability data and the ability to explain to key stakeholders

Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple competing priorities and re-establish priorities as necessary.

Initiative and ability to work independently (self-direction), while thriving in a setting requiring

collaboration and teamwork for maximum efficiency and effectiveness.

Attention to detail that ensures follow through on initiatives implemented and projects undertaken.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite

Knowledge of Crystal Reports and Access

Knowledge of Cognos database desirable not required

Knowledge of healthcare coding (UB-92, ICD-9/10, CPT-4, HCPCS, DRG, etc.)

Bachelor s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Healthcare Administration or Business related field from an accredited college or university.

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