Responsibilities
- Financial Information/Analytical Review: Ensure that United financial information such as financial statements, general ledgers, journal entries, supporting workpapers, and management.
- Monthly financial statements are prepared in accordance with the Monthly Financial Statement Closing Schedule.
- Financial Statements are prepared in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
- Chief Financial Officer is kept informed of significant financial reporting issues.
- Play an integral role in the recordation of significant exposure areas (i.e. Worker's Comp., Group Health, Payroll Liab., etc.). Review analysis and keep supervisors informed regarding monthly bookings.
- Review detailed balance sheet analysis and operations analysis prepared by Senior Accountant. Provide review comments as appropriate.
Technical: Maintain an adequate level of technical competence.
- Be well versed in general accounting principles and apply them consistently.
- Retain an ongoing working knowledge of major changes in the health care environment.
- Pursue an active level of participation in continuing professional education programs.
- Have a good working knowledge of PC applications and use the computer when appropriate.
Communication (Verbal and Nonverbal): Display good written and oral communication skills.
- Ideas are clearly and concisely presented in a professional manner.
- Adjust communication styles to changing environments. Demonstrate the ability to sell ideas.
- Demonstrate a supportive professional attitude toward department goals and objectives.
- Follow up with staff to ensure that projects are completed timely.
Supervisory: Supervise and motivate staff by developing their skills, directing their efforts, and evaluating their performance.
- Take responsibility for staff reporting to him/her.
- Review staff Personal Development Plans and evaluations on time.
- Review the work of those reporting to him/her.
- Regularly communicate staff performance to supervisor.
Teamwork: Work well with other members of the financial team.
- Actively support other team members by offering assistance when possible.
- Participate in team activities and projects.
Planning:
- Direct operational plans, resource allocation, and policies of the department consistent with the organization's mission and department function.
- Collaborate with others, as appropriate, when planning services in response to an identified community need.
- Communicate the organization's and departmental plans throughout the department.
- Participate in meetings, forums, or other activities that focus on strategic planning, revenue and capital, expense, and personnel budgets, as appropriate.
- Participate in the organization's decision-making structures and processes.
- Select contract services.
Directing Services:
- Organize, direct, and staff the department in a manner that is commensurate with the scope of services offered. Make all final decisions on all personnel functions; institute corrective action when necessary.
- Facilitate innovation and motivate staff to implement effectively the department's strategy, operational program, and other plans.
- Assess qualifications and competency of staff and contracted staff. Complete and submit performance reviews on or before the due date.
- Provide individuals new to the department with an orientation of sufficient scope and duration to inform them about their responsibilities and how to fulfill them.
Implementing and Coordinating Services:
- Perform staff duties during periods of high workload. Complete annual goals and objectives as set.
Fiscal Responsibility:
- Collaborate with appropriate staff in the development of the departmental budget. Consistently remain within established budget. Capital expenditures not to exceed budget. Operating costs not to exceed 2.5% of budget. Wages/Salaries not to exceed 2.5% of budget. Budget completed on time.
Improving Services (Quality Improvement):
- Establish expectations and plans, set priorities, and manage processes to measure, systematically assess, and implement improvements and maintain achievements within the department. Comply and submit required monthly summary report to Quality Improvement Director by specified deadline.
Professional Conduct:
- Willingness and ability to perform additional duties and responsibilities in different areas of the department on an as-needed basis or as determined by management.
- Follow established hospital and department policies.
- No more than 2 written substantiated complaints representing a breach of policy, procedure, or professional behavior since last evaluation. Demonstrate the philosophy of team concept.
- Participate in group projects and staff meetings with suggestions that enhance the work environment and increase productivity. Communicate well with supervisor reporting problems with equipment, supplies, or procedures. Request assistance as appropriate.
- Maintain confidentiality as related to job responsibilities.
- Exhibit willingness to resolve problems as they arise.
- Consistently project a positive professional image through appearance and behavior.
- Attend 75% of staff meetings or read and initial minutes.
- Complete assigned work within shift.
Guest/Interdepartmental Relations:
- Conduct all interactions in a professional manner.
- Receive verbal and written feedback from patients, family members/significant others, medical staff, visitors, and co-workers indicating behavior conducive to positive guest relations.
- Exhibit appropriate phone protocol (e.g., answer phones promptly, be courteous and helpful).
- Contribute to the team effort (e.g., assist co-workers when need is observed or upon request, offer constructive suggestions rather than complaints).
- Display a cheerful and positive attitude.
Professional Growth and Development:
- Complete annual safety updates within established time frames.
- Complete general and departmental orientation within established time frames.
- Attend 80% of in-service programs.
- Maintain certification as appropriate.
Performance Improvement:
- Strive to understand, anticipate, and meet the needs, expectations, and satisfaction levels of patients and other customers. Bring errors and inefficiencies to management's attention with suggestions for improvement. Offer innovative solutions to departmental problems when necessary. Identify methods of controlling costs or generating revenue while providing maximum value to both the patient/customer and the hospital. Maximize efficiency in all departmental operations. Measure progress against quality goals.
Qualifications
- Minimum Education: BA/BS degree in Accounting or Business Administration
- Minimum Experience: 5 years of progressive management experience, healthcare preferred
- Required Certification/Registration:
#J-18808-Ljbffr
