Senior Business Analyst

Banner Health•Mesa, AZ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Help move health care into the future. At Banner Health we are changing health care to make the experience the best it can be. If that sounds like something you want to be part of, apply today. As a Senior Business Analyst, you will provide administrative assistance such as data management for all five departments within Cardiac Services, support supply expense, support contract management, process monthly operations reports and overall process improvement. Previous business analysis experience in the healthcare field or supply chain management are preferred to be successful on this team. A background in healthcare is a plus. Be a part of an ever-growing, open-minded, diverse team that drives optimization throughout the system. Full Time Day Shift available, working 36 hours per week, with rotating weekends. Weekends and holidays are required in this role. Enjoy a flat rate $1/hour weekend shift differential and an 18% night shift differential when applicable. Your pay and benefits are important components of your journey at Banner Health. Banner Health offers a variety of benefits to help you and your family. We provide health and financial security options so you can focus on being the best at what you do and enjoying your life. Located on an 80-acre campus in Mesa, Arizona, Banner Desert Medical Center is one of Arizona's largest and most comprehensive hospitals and was recognized by U.S. News and World Report as one of Phoenix's Best Hospitals. We provide an abundance of exceptional opportunities with more than 700 licensed beds, including over 100 dedicated to children and 76 dedicated to our NICU. Areas of excellence include high-risk pregnancy and neonatal care, obstetrics and gynecology, pediatrics, cardiology, oncology and emergency medicine. With 33 operating rooms, we offer a full range of surgical specialties and advanced technology that includes the da Vinci Surgical System. Becker’s Hospital Review named Banner Desert Medical Center as one of the top 50 busiest Emergency departments in the country. If you aim to deliver top-tier care to the most vulnerable patients, consider joining Banner Children's Hospital at Desert in Mesa, Arizona. Within our over 200 bed, state-of-the-art facility, specially trained nurses, physicians and other clinical professionals utilize the most advanced technology - including iCare ICU monitoring and robotic surgery - to provide high quality, child-friendly, family-centered care. Our facilities feature a 76-bed NICU, a 24-bed PICU, six pediatric ORs and a 22-bed ED. We also offer dedicated pediatric rehab, radiology, oncology and hematology capabilities. With clinical diversity, exceptional training programs and a supportive culture, this is a place where you can grow in your career as you help our very special patients. POSITION SUMMARY This position coordinates and/or collects relevant financial, business and/or statistical data to prepare and interpret reports for management in an accurate and timely manner. This position provides maintenance/updates as necessary to ensure the integrity of assigned systems and databases, as well as department/function processes and standards are met in a timely and accurate manner.

Requirements

Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration or equivalent experience.
Requires a proficiency level typically attained with 5+ years of experience performing financial, analytical, and/or statistical work, preferably in a healthcare setting.
Must have excellent analytical and organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities with changing needs and deadlines.
Requires excellent human relations skills and the ability to effectively interact and communicate both verbally and in writing with all levels staff and outside professionals.
Requires strong abilities in statistical analysis, data interpretation, computer software applications, database and spreadsheet programs, plus a proficiency in financial modeling techniques to generate management reports, projections, allocations, and analyses.

Nice To Haves

Previous business analysis experience in the healthcare field or supply chain management are preferred to be successful on this team.
A background in healthcare is a plus.
For Contact Center Business Analyst positions: Preferred experience in contact center data and data sources (i.e. ACD systems, workforce management scheduling software, etc)
Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Gathers data from various sources to document, trend and analyze data necessary to complete projects in assigned area. Generates various monthly, weekly, daily or ad hoc reports that enable management to control and analyze operations.
Works with management and staff of various departments to assist with data gathering and/or interpretation. Ensures accuracy of information systems and maintenance of reporting. Ensures the integrity of statistical files and databases used for financial and other business reporting purposes.
Works with other analysts to manage key financial, statistical and/or business specific processes within the organization, which may include operating budgets, forecasts program reporting and analysis, charge management, cost accounting, decision support and reimbursement analysis.
Provides data modeling resources for special projects assigned to the department by management for analysis.
Prepares timely and accurate reports and presentations for internal and/or external customers/stakeholders to satisfy mandated reporting requirements policy, law or management. Maintains accurate statistical, contractual or other departmental databases, as assigned.
Depending on assignment, serves as leader or subject matter expert, which includes the initiation and assistance in identification and implementation of operating improvements and efficiencies by identifying important trends and variances through the review of management reports and financial analysis. Educates users of the assigned reporting system on the utilization of reports and the functionality of those reports.
May be assigned to supervise staff. This includes selecting, training, and conducting performance management for department staff. Provides leadership, coaching, recognition, and staff development. Establishes priorities, workloads, schedules, controls and work procedures.
Uses specialized knowledge to analyze information and solve business problems. Works independently under general supervision. As assigned, provides management with accurate and timely information necessary to effectively manage financial operations for revenues in excess of $300m annually. Consults internally with Department Directors, Administration, Data Operations, Financial Services Department Personnel and Banner Health System personnel. Works with State governmental agencies, colleagues as other healthcare facilities, professional organizations and outside vendors.