Financial Analyst - Pricing Transparency

Ochsner Health•New Orleans, LA

About The Position

Under moderate supervision, the Financial Analyst provides analysis to a supported business area. The role analyzes and reports on monthly financial statements, maintains financial databases and other information sources, supports strategic projects using financial and analytical capabilities, assists with budgeting, and responds to ad hoc reporting requests and questions from users of financial reports. The position also supports operational profitability, revenue enhancement, quality assurance, professional development, and special projects involving financial analysis. The role requires compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements. The employee must also follow the employer’s Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including prompt reporting of suspected unethical conduct or safety, privacy, or other compliance concerns. This position is based in a healthcare setting. Routine duties do not involve exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissue, and the employee is not called upon to provide emergency care or first aid. There may be occupational risk of exposure to hazardous medications or hazardous waste in the environment. The position involves medium physical work, including lifting or moving objects, using mechanical lifting devices or team lifts, stooping, bending, reaching, manual dexterity, prolonged sitting, travel throughout and between facilities, and a flexible schedule that may exceed eight hours per day. Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Math, Business Administration, Computer Science, or a related area, or 10 years of relevant professional experience in lieu of a bachelor's degree.
Computer skills and dexterity for data entry and retrieval.
Proficiency with Windows-style applications, office software packages, and keyboard use.
Effective verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to present information clearly and professionally to people at varying levels.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
Good judgment and decision-making skills.
Ability to meet the physical demands described for medium work, including prolonged sitting, manual dexterity, and travel throughout and between facilities.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, potentially more than eight hours per day.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Business Administration (MBA) or another advanced degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
Experience in financial analysis, forecasting, and reporting.
Experience in the healthcare industry.
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification or actively testing for certification.

Responsibilities

Update and maintain financial information.
Provide reporting and analytics to support operational profitability.
Identify opportunities for revenue enhancement.
Participate in budget formation.
Participate in quality assurance activities.
Participate in professional development activities.
Participate in special projects involving financial analysis.
Analyze and report on monthly financial statements.
Maintain databases and other sources of information.
Support strategic projects using financial and analytical capabilities.
Respond to ad hoc reporting requests and answer questions from users of financial reports.
Remain knowledgeable about applicable laws, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements, and ensure compliance.
Promptly report known or suspected unethical or questionable conduct and patient or employee safety, privacy, or other compliance concerns.
Perform other related duties as required.