Director of Finance

Lifepoint Health • Las Cruces, NM

1h

About The Position

Memorial Medical Center, part of Lifepoint Health, is seeking a Director of Finance. This role is vital to the organization's mission of making communities healthier. The Director of Finance will be responsible for directing departmental activities and resources to achieve organizational objectives, developing and implementing departmental goals, and evaluating operations to meet performance and quality control objectives. The position also involves planning and monitoring staffing activities, managing budgets, coordinating audits, and fostering professional growth within the department. The role requires a comprehensive understanding of healthcare regulatory and compliance, and knowledge of Business Office Standards. Memorial Medical Center is a 199-bed acute medical/surgical teaching hospital in Las Cruces, NM, and is committed to investing in employees to provide excellent patient care.

Requirements

• Applicable work experience may be used in lieu of education
• Business Mathematical Skills -- Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rates, ratios, and percentages and to draw and interpret graphs.
• Moderate Computer Skills -- Frequent use of electronic mail, word processing, data entry, spreadsheets, graphics, etc. Ability to create, maintain and incorporate simple functions into documents, spreadsheets, databases, and presentations to support business objectives.
• Complex Communication -- Frequently communicates complex information and interacts with management. Can present, resolve, and address delicate situations. Can motivate and persuade others.
• Varied Business Problems -- Problems are varied and complex, requiring analysis or interpretation of the situation. Problems are solved using knowledge and skills, general precedent and practices.
• Department Specific -- Decisions impact the management and operations within a department. May contribute to business and operational decisions that affect the department.
• Functional Independent Judgement -- Provides and sets goals and priorities for functional area. May make recommendations for department policies, practices, and programs. Makes decisions for and/or resolves problems for others.
• Project Planning/Organization -- Handle multiple projects simultaneously including task delegation, project over-sight, and resource allocation.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's Degree in related field preferred
• Comprehensive understanding of healthcare regulatory and compliance (e.g., HIPAA).
• Skilled in the application of policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of Business Office Standards and Recommended Practices.

Responsibilities

• Directs the department's activities and resources to achieve departmental and organizational objectives.
• To perform this job, an individual must perform each essential function satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation.
• Develops and implements departmental goals, plans, and standards consistent with the clinical, administrative, legal, and ethical requirements/objectives of the organization.
• Directs and evaluates departmental operations, including patient care delivery, information technologies, service level determination, and complaint management, to achieve performance and quality control objectives.
• Plans and monitors staffing activities, including hiring, orienting, evaluating, disciplinary actions, and continuing education initiatives.
• Prepares, monitors, and evaluates departmental budgets, and ensures that the department operates in compliance with allocated funding.
• Coordinates and directs internal/external audits.
• Creates and fosters an environment that encourages professional growth.
• Ensures department stays focused on their important role in the continuum of care.
• Exhibits regular and reliable attendance.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Manage the work of others, including planning, assigning, scheduling and reviewing work, ensures quality standards.
• Responsible for hiring, terminating, training and developing, reviewing performance and administering corrective action for staff.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: No Education Listed