Finance Director

Lifepoint Health • Georgetown, KY

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Finance Director directs the department’s activities and resources to achieve departmental and organizational objectives. The role develops and implements departmental goals, plans, and standards consistent with the organization’s clinical, administrative, legal, and ethical requirements. It directs and evaluates departmental operations, including service-level determination and complaint management, and plans and monitors staffing, budgets, and audits. The Finance Director fosters professional growth and helps ensure the department remains focused on its role in the continuum of care.

The position serves internal coworkers and external customers, clients, patients, contractors, and vendors, and may access sensitive or confidential information. It requires a comprehensive understanding of healthcare regulatory and compliance requirements, including HIPAA, and knowledge of Business Office Standards and Recommended Practices. The role manages and develops staff and requires independent judgment, complex communication, problem-solving, and project-planning abilities.

Work is performed in a well-lit, climate-controlled office and hospital environment using standard equipment. There may be exposure to bloodborne pathogens, contagious illnesses, toxic chemicals, and biohazardous materials, requiring safety precautions and protective equipment. Minimum overnight travel is required, up to 10%, by land and/or air.

Requirements

• Applicable work experience may be used in lieu of education.
• Ability to perform calculations using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals; compute rates, ratios, and percentages; and interpret graphs.
• Proficiency in email, word processing, data entry, spreadsheets, and presentations, and ability to create and maintain documents supporting business objectives.
• Ability to communicate complex information, interact with management, resolve sensitive issues, and motivate others.
• Ability to analyze and solve complex problems using knowledge, experience, and established practices.
• Ability to set goals and priorities, make recommendations, and resolve issues independently.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, delegate tasks, and allocate resources effectively.
• Comprehensive understanding of healthcare regulatory and compliance requirements, including HIPAA, and skill in applying policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of Business Office Standards and Recommended Practices.
• Ability to perform the physical functions described, including lifting and/or moving up to 20 pounds, with reasonable accommodations as needed.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement departmental goals, plans, and standards consistent with the organization’s clinical, administrative, legal, and ethical requirements and objectives.
• Direct and evaluate departmental operations, including service-level determination and complaint management, to achieve performance and quality-control objectives.
• Plan and monitor staffing activities, including hiring, orientation, evaluation, disciplinary actions, and continuing education.
• Prepare, monitor, and evaluate departmental budgets and ensure operations comply with allocated funding.
• Coordinate and direct internal and external audits.
• Create and foster an environment that encourages professional growth.
• Ensure the department remains focused on its role in the continuum of care.
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Plan, assign, schedule, and review staff work to ensure quality standards.
• Hire, terminate, train and develop staff, review performance, and administer corrective action.

Benefits

• Health (medical, dental, and vision) and 401(k) benefits for full-time employees
• Competitive paid time off
• Employee Assistance Program supporting mental, physical, and financial wellness
• Tuition reimbursement or assistance for qualified applicants
• Optional accident, critical illness, short- and long-term disability, and hospital indemnity insurance coverage
• Professional development opportunities
• Free parking

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director