At Houston Methodist, the Senior Financial Information Data Analyst position is responsible for identifying appropriate information sources in order to effectively report and evaluate the accuracy of the key data elements in clinical and financial databases. This position generates reports representing statistical/financial information in graphical and other presentation forms, as needed, for operational and financial decision making. The Senior Financial Information Data Analyst position independently partners with client groups to evaluate needs and identify appropriate data sources. This position performs analyses using data for routine monthly reports and for special requests and is responsible for identifying errors, resolving discrepancies and making recommendations in support of routine operations of assigned financial and/or operational area.
Primary function in this role is cost accounting using STRATA decision support system.
PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Effectively and proactively communicates with all stakeholders to resolve issues in a timely manner.
- Independently partners with client groups to evaluate needs and identify appropriate data sources.
- Actively participates in meetings and huddles using positive communication and makes positive contributions that contribute to department success.
- Serves as a mentor to more junior team members as appropriate.
SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Maintains department level or hospital level systems by the addition of new data and validation of data as appropriate.
- Generates financial reports (in graphical and other presentation forms as needed) and makes sure they are accurate and released on a timely basis according to established schedules and client needs.
- Performs analyses using data for routine monthly reports and special requests.
QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Evaluates the accuracy of defined key data elements in financial systems and works to resolve inaccuracies.
- Ensures standards are updated on an accurate and timely basis as appropriate.
FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Analyzes and identifies variances found in audits and other reports in order to evaluate possible causes and makes recommendations regarding corrective action as appropriate.
- Utilizes resources effectively and efficiently, demonstrating responsible financial stewardship. Manages own time effectively and prioritizes work to achieve maximum results.
GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Recommends, coordinates and performs special projects based upon familiarity with issues of interest to hospital management.
- Stays up to date on reporting processing that might affect data integrity.
- Proactively problem solves when challenges present themselves.
- Proactively manages own professional development. Completes My Development Plan (MDP).
This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; the employee will also perform other reasonably related business/job duties as assigned. Houston Methodist reserves the right to revise job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.
EDUCATION
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance or related field
WORK EXPERIENCE
- Three years experience in budget or cost accounting and analysis
- Healthcare experience preferred
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS - REQUIRED
N/A
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through ongoing skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations.
- Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security.
- Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles.
- Working knowledge of relevant financial and non-financial systems.
- Ability to identify discrepancies in data and take appropriate action.
- Demonstrated attention to detail.
- Solid understanding of accounting, budgeting and data analysis.
- Ability to manage multiple shifting priorities and deadlines.
- Expert ability to manage and manipulate data in a variety of applications.
- Excellent oral and written communications skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a virtual setting utilizing remote applications as needed according to department operations.
SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
WORK ATTIRE
- Uniform: No
- Scrubs: No
- Business professional: Yes
- Other (department approved): No
ON-CALL*
- Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (i.e., Disaster, Severe Weather Events, etc.) regardless of selection below.
On Call*: No
TRAVEL**
**Travel specifications may vary by department**
- May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area: Yes
- May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area: Yes
Company Profile:
Houston Methodist is one of the nation’s leading health systems and academic medical centers. Houston Methodist consists of eight hospitals: Houston Methodist Hospital, its flagship academic hospital in the heart of the Texas Medical Center, and seven community hospitals throughout the greater Houston area. Houston Methodist also includes an academic institute, a comprehensive residency program, a global business division, numerous physician practices and several free-standing emergency rooms and outpatient facilities. Overall, Houston Methodist employs more than 27,000 employees and is supported by a wide variety of business functions that operate at the system level to help enable clinical departments to provide high quality patient care.
Houston Methodist is an equal opportunity employer inclusive of women, minorities, disabled persons and veterans.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Equal employment opportunity is a sound and just concept to which Houston Methodist is firmly bound. Houston Methodist will not engage in discrimination against or harassment of any person employed or seeking employment with Houston Methodist on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law. VEVRAA Federal Contractor – priority referral Protected Veterans requested.
