Senior Financial Analyst, Financial Analyst, or Senior Staff Accountant

Mercy Medical Center

$70K — $95K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Health, Public Administration, Management, Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related field.
  • Minimum three years of healthcare experience.
  • Knowledge of hospital and physician billing and reimbursement.
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables and complex formulas.
  • In-depth understanding of financial indicators such as payback period and breakeven point.

Responsibilities

  • Analyze and communicate financial information for management decisions.
  • Evaluate revenue, expenses, and reimbursement trends.
  • Meet with managers and physicians to discuss financial matters.
  • Serve as a liaison between Finance and clinical departments on regulatory updates.
  • Analyze financial viability of business ventures and capital investments.
  • Research healthcare trends for financial impact on services.
  • Prepare regular financial and market share reports.

Benefits

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance options available.
  • Generous paid time off (PTO) policy.
  • Retirement savings plan with company match.
  • Professional development and continuing education opportunities.
Full Job Description

Work Shift

Day

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Summary

This position supports Mercy's philosophy of patient centered care by providing accurate financial data and information to managers/administration which allows them to make decisions that directly impact the patient.

Job Description

Job Duties

  • Analyzes, processes and communicates financial information and data for management and administrators
  • Analyzes revenue, expenses and reimbursement trends
  • Evaluates business/strategic plans including performing pro forma and other analytics when necessary.
  • Meets with Managers, Physiciansand Administration regarding various financial items
  • Serves as liaison between the Finance and clinical departments addressing topics such as regulatory and billing updates, CPT and work relative value unit (wRVU) changes, theresulting impact on operating budgets and developing cross department teams, if needed to resolve.
  • Analyzes potential and current business ventures and major capital investments to determine the project's financial viability.
  • Analyzes reports and data output from Allscripts/EPSI Decision Support to test data integrity and collaborates with the Cost Accountant to resolve any issues.
  • Research local/state and national healthcare trends to determine financial impact on service lines and implementing best practices.
  • Responsible for monthly and quarterly financial and market share reports, utilizing internal and external data sources.
  • Utilizes continuous improvement processes including LEAN and Six Sigma when reviewing new or existing service line performance.
  • Analyzes operational effectiveness, emphasizing cost containment without jeopardizing important innovation or quality of care.
  • Develops and maintains an effective relationship with medical and administrative staff.
  • Prepares ongoing financial reporting for clinic departments.
  • Follows Mercy's safety guidelines, carries out job-specific safety duties and responsibilities, and promptly reports any unsafe conditions, situations, incidents and injuries.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Work record that demonstrates:
  • In-depth knowledge of hospital and physician billing and reimbursement
  • Clear, effective written and oral communication skills
  • Ability to interact with a variety of people in a positive manner
  • Must be proficient with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Outlook
  • Knowledge of medical terminology
  • Familiarity with MS-DRG, APC, CPT and other classification systems
  • In-depth understanding of non-profit financial statements
  • In-depth understanding and ability to calculate key financial indicators such as payback period, breakeven point, internal rate of return (IRR), contribution margin, and net gain and loss
  • Must demonstrate advanced Microsoft Excel skills including graphs, pivot tables and various formulas

Professional Experience

  • Minimum three years' experience in healthcare required.
  • Experience with payors, providers and/or hospital setting preferred.
  • Experience with EPIC electronic health record preferred
  • Six Sigma Green Belt preferred

Education

  • Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration required with a major in Business, Health or Public Administration, Management, Accounting, Finance, Economicsor related field preferred.

Licensure, Certification, Registration

  • None.

Pay Rate Type

Salary

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