Overview
Ardent Health is a leading provider of healthcare in communities across the country. With a focus on consumer-friendly processes and investments in innovative services and technologies, Ardent is passionate about making healthcare better and easier to access. We are driven by our purpose of caring for people: our patients, our communities and one another.
Located in Nashville, Tennessee, Ardent has earned a reputation as one of the industry’s strongest and most innovative healthcare systems. Our facilities and clinics are consistently recognized among healthcare’s best employers. We recognize each hospital and clinic is as unique as the community it serves. We strive to maintain strong community ties through advisory boards, contributions, charitable care, education and outreach.
Ardent includes:
- 30 hospitals
- 200+ sites of care
- 4,323 beds
- 23,000+ team members
- 8,168 nurses
- 1,700+ aligned providers
- 5.7M annual provider encounters
- $5.1B in revenues
Ardent makes considerable investments in people, technology, facilities, and communities, producing high quality care and extraordinary results. From newly constructed facilities and expanded services, to lifesaving technology and outstanding opportunities for employees, Ardent is committed to providing its hospitals and clinics the tools needed to succeed.
We believe it is this mix of corporate support and local autonomy that equips our teams for success.
Lovelace Health System
Lovelace Health System (LHS) recently celebrated its 100th anniversary, marking a century of caring, change and progress while continuously improving the practice of medicine. Across its six hospitals, 51 health care clinics and seven outpatient therapy clinics, Lovelace has 619 inpatient beds and employs a team of more than 3,400, including more than 263 health care providers. Lovelace continues to invest in our community, providing more than $80 million in unfunded care and supporting local nonprofit and community organizations with more than $350,000 in direct contributions in 2022.
Lovelace Women’s Hospital
Lovelace Women's Hospital, a member facility of Lovelace Health System, is New Mexico's first and only hospital dedicated to women's health. The hospital is a 120-bed facility supported by a dedicated staff of 752 employees.
Lovelace Women’s Hospital features a 53-bed Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, 24/7 emergency department, 16 labor and delivery rooms, a 41-bed Mother-Baby unit, a Maternal-Fetal Medicine program for high-risk pregnancies, and is home to a Natural Birthing Center where women who wish to have a more natural delivery can do so in a safe environment. Lovelace Women's Hospital offers a comprehensive Breast Care Center, digital mammography, cardiology and gastroenterology services. The hospital also offers surgical services.
Lovelace Women’s Hospital has been recognized by Modern Healthcare as one of the Best Places to Work in Healthcare nationally for nine consecutive years.
Lovelace Regional Hospital
Lovelace Regional Hospital is proud to serve residents of Roswell and Chaves County as part of the distinguished Lovelace Health System. With offerings ranging from labor and delivery, cardiology, radiology, emergency services and beyond, we are poised to join our patients in their healthcare journey. Named one of the Best Places to Work by Albuquerque Business First and recognized for safety and quality, Lovelace Regional Hospital puts patients -and staff - at the helm of dignified care.
Every day, Lovelace Regional Hospital employees work to fulfill our purpose of caring for people: our patients, their families and one another. We accomplish this by hiring talented, skilled, compassionate, and dedicated team members - people like you who seek to make a difference in the lives of others. Our hospital offers you opportunities to grow while transforming lives, plus incentives and assistance to get you there.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Assistant Chief Financial Officer (ACFO) is a mid-level hospital administration position and reports directly to the Market Chief Financial Officer. The ACFO will have responsibility over both Lovelace Women's Hospital and Lovelace Regional Hospital. As one of the key managers of the hospitals, the ACFO is involved in most aspects of operations, primarily financial performance. The position offers the potential for advancement to the Chief Financial Officer.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for gaining knowledge with a high proficiency in the areas of patient accounting, general ledger accounting/AP/payroll, third-party reimbursement, resource management, HIM, materials management, information systems, and internal audit control structure.
- Responsible for gaining knowledge with a high proficiency of FTE productive management system.
- Responsible for gaining knowledge with a high proficiency in the employment process, wage and benefit administration, pay practices, and hospital associate handbook.
- Responsible for management of productivity standards, daily and bi-weekly productivity performance.
- Responsible for gaining advanced understanding of Home Office functions and processes.
- Responsible for understanding finance, compliance/HIPAA, Human Resources, and Support Services.
- Assists the hospital administrative team in developing annual budgets and budget presentation package.
- Assists the CFO in the planning, control and effective utilization of the financial resources of the institution.
- Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs.
- Assists CFO in development of accounting personnel, and any other staff.
Qualifications
Education & Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance is required; Master's degree and/or CPA certification strongly preferred.
- Five years' experience in a hospital or health care setting preferred.
- Previous supervisory experience is required.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Good knowledge of accounting theory, productivity, salary cost management, reimbursement principles and decision support systems.
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