Decision Support Analyst II

University of Maryland Medical System•Linthicum Heights, MD

9d•$33 - $50

About The Position

Under limited supervision, performs financial and clinical decision support services. Researches, designs, negotiates and executes financial decision support projects with clinical and administrative staff. Utilizes the decision support system (PDS), independently prepares various reports, surveys and special projects as requested by management in accordance with departmental procedures. Operations include: Budgeting, Cost Accounting, Clinical Resource Management, System Operations, and Financial Business Planning. The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by personnel so classified. Provides support to department staff in the day to day operations of the Department and in accordance with UMMS policies and procedures. Utilizing the decision support and financial systems, independently prepares various reports, surveys and special projects as requested by management in accordance with departmental procedures. Provide analytical and technical support regarding cost accounting analysis, budgeting analysis, clinical utilization analysis and financial planning analysis.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or a related field is required. Experience in Decision Support may be substituted for education.
Three years progressively responsible financial planning, financial analysis, budgeting, managed care or accounting experience is required.
Working knowledge of at least one Decision Support application (i.e., budgeting, cost accounting, clinical resource management) of the Pathways Decision Support Product.
Working knowledge of financial software, financial analysis and generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)
Ability to judge the level of confidentiality of information / activities involved in and exhibit integrity in use of dissemination of such information.
Ability to communicate regularly with various UMMS departments and senior management to provide analytical and technical support regarding cost accounting analysis, budgeting analysis, clinical utilization analysis, financial planning analysis, and managed care.
Proficient knowledge of spreadsheets (i.e., Lotus, Microsoft Excel), databases (i.e., DBASE, Microsoft Access), word processing programs (i.e., Microsoft Word), graphic/specialty and other finance-related software programs.
Highly effective verbal and written communication skills are necessary in dealing with a variety of healthcare and finance professionals including senior management staff.
Ability to develop and evaluate complex financial data via use of computer analysis.
Excellent organization and problem-solving skills and team leadership skills are required to develop and implement efficient work processes.
Ability to work in a stressful environment.
Ability to work effectively in a matrix work environment.

Nice To Haves

Healthcare-related finance background is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provides support to department staff in the day to day operations of the Department and in accordance with UMMS policies and procedures.
Utilizing the decision support and financial systems, independently prepares various reports, surveys and special projects as requested by management in accordance with departmental procedures.
Provide analytical and technical support regarding cost accounting analysis, budgeting analysis, clinical utilization analysis and financial planning analysis.