Cost & Decision Support Analyst
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences•Little Rock, AR
•Onsite
About The Position
The Cost & Decision Support Analyst 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. In addition, the Analyst assists in maintaining and enhancing the functionality of the cost accounting and decision support system, including development of cost accounting standards.
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
Responsibilities
- Extracts data
- Researches health care topics
- Creates actionable analyses from complex data
- Identifies opportunities for improvement to ensure consistency and accuracy of data
- Meets 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
Benefits
- Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
- Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
- Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
