Decision Support Analyst - Work at Home - Ohio

Mercy Health BSMH • Columbus, OH

7d • Remote

About The Position

Everyone who works with Mercy Health is united under one purpose: to help our patients be well in mind, body and spirit. This drive, along with our history of faith, is a powerful combination. It gives us a shared calling to work toward every day. Join our exceptional team and help us continue to provide the highest quality of health care possible to our communities.
Summary of Primary Function/General Purpose of Position
This position is responsible for utilizing the decision support tool to identify opportunities, implement best practices, and establish reporting mechanisms that can generate measureable results to meet the needs of managers, directors and senior management.

Requirements

• 4 yr./Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Related Field
• 2 yrs. financial analysis
• Comprehends business concepts.
• Communications skills, both written and oral.

Nice To Haves

• Grad Degree/(Masters) in MBA, MHA, MS Decisions Science or master related to healthcare
• Licensure/Certification Preferred: CPA, CMA, CHFP
• Four or more yrs. financial analysis/reporting in healthcare environment.
• Combination of post-secondary education and experience in lieu of a degree.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for data collection, analysis, interpretation and presentation to support decision-making at all levels of the organization.
• Works with hospital clients to develop analysis pertaining to utilization, cost, profitability, trend and variance reports as well as ad hoc requests as necessary.
• Supports decision makers in using appropriate analytics tools and processes in order to perform data analysis.
• Facilitates strategic decisions through optimized reporting and analysis.
• Develops and prepares dashboards and routine reports for management distribution.
• Provides basic training and support to external departments.
• Provides data for external reporting as requested.
• Maintains a clear line of communication with assigned client hospitals and provides excellent customer service.
• Effectively manages time and resources to ensure work is completed efficiently and on time.
• Report any anomalies with the DS system to the DS and Cost teams.

Benefits

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
• Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support
• Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees