Cost & Decision Support Analyst

University of Arkansas System•Little Rock, AR

19h•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans. UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks (available for benefits eligible positions only): Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only) Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000 Career Training and Educational Opportunities Merchant Discounts Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position, please click the Apply link/button. The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual preference, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University’s Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights. Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment. All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act. For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at [email protected].

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Business, Finance, Healthcare Administration or other relevant area
Minimum of 4 years of healthcare experience in a cost accounting, decision support or financial analysis role with strong analytical skills required.
Documentation substantiating candidate’s analysis experience, including queries and example reports, will be required for interview.
Previous work experience using and managing complex databases.
Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel required.
Proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in accounting, Business, Finance or Healthcare Administration
Minimum of 3 years of healthcare analysis experience
Experience preferred with Performance Analytics, Epic products, Vizient, and/or other healthcare analytical and operational improvement tools.
Healthcare-related finance background
Project management skills and/or experience a plus.
Exceptional analytical and reasoning skills.
Ability to think independently and creatively.
Excellent interpersonal skills that include oral and written communication.
Ability to apply knowledge of business statistics.
Knowledge of healthcare delivery and financing systems.
Ability to work independently and proactively with a high degree of accuracy.
Superior word-processing, spreadsheet, graphics and database skills.
A self-starter who is motivated to take the initiative in project development.
Ability to organize and coordinate workloads for maximum efficiency.
Ability to actively listen and be receptive to feedback.

Responsibilities

Extracts data, researches health care topics, creates actionable analyses from complex data, and identifies opportunities for improvement to ensure consistency and accuracy of data, while meeting the needs of various multidisciplinary teams.
Assists in maintaining and enhancing the functionality of the cost accounting and decision support system, including development of cost accounting standards.