**Candidates with experience in wage index analyses, Medicare bad debt and Medicare DSH reimbursement are preferred.**

POSITION PURPOSE

Provides specialized technical and analytical support for an operational area of revenue management for the Unified Revenue Organization (URO) in Trinity Health. Work assignments are complex and responsible requiring a depth of knowledge in an area of specialization or field of concentration; strong analytical, investigative, interpolative and evaluative skills and the ability to contribute to and provide primary accountability for managing/leading small projects or portions of projects.   Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, accessing databases and utilizing reporting tools to extract data, generate reports, perform data analysis and draft system/process improvement recommendations. Assignments may require interfacing with, gathering information from and making presentations to various levels of management and internal executive leaders.  Serves as a subject matter expert and resource by providing guidance and problem/issue resolution to internal associates on matters impacting projects and day-to-day assignments.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (Generic)

Knows, understands, incorporates and demonstrates the Trinity Health Mission, Vision and Values in leadership behavior, practices and decisions. 

Analyzes, evaluates and interprets data, processes, systems, policies, regulations and internal controls.  Conducts impact analyses and modeling, assesses trends, identifies risks, develops projections, determines opportunities and prepares detailed written summaries for management review and decision-making.

Utilizes integrated financial systems, relational databases, business intelligence and desktop analytical reporting tools to access data, develop detailed standard and ad-hoc reports and summaries in order to support department and URO projects and initiatives.

Participates in and serves as a subject matter resource in the development of process improvement initiatives which support business needs and enhance the performance of an operational area of revenue management.

Participates in defining project plans and goals; manages and/or leads small projects or portions of projects with limited impact.  Performs business case ROI, conducts business workflow mapping, impact analysis, applies actions steps, provides routine status reports and keeps management apprised ensuring project plans and deliverables are met.

Assists in identifying operational and financial metrics and provides appropriate interpretation and application of data. Designs, develops, implements and maintains systems that provide financial, statistical and operational information.

Supports the standardization of financial information systems, reporting tools, policies and procedures across   the URO.  Participates in the development and maintenance of URO standard data definitions and reporting methodologies. Develops, manipulates and utilizes large data sets; conducts system/data integrity and quality checks/audits; accesses applications and utilizes relational database management or systems administration methods and practices.

Interfaces with internal management, leaders, MO staff and stakeholders.  Serves as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) and resource possessing the latitude to gather and exchange information and providing guidance and problem resolution on complex, challenging and variable situations that demand deep analytical, interpretive and evaluative thinking.

Other duties as assigned.

Maintains a working knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and local laws and regulations, Trinity Health Corporate Integrity Program, Code of Ethics, as well as other policies and procedures in order to ensure adherence in a manner that reflects honest, ethical, and professional behavior.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Informatics or related field or an equivalent combination of education and related experience.

Five (5) to seven (7) years of progressively responsible operational or consulting experience in revenue management (e.g., reimbursement, payer contracting,  decision support, health information management).

Some knowledge and experience of the healthcare industry or hospital financial operations.

Advanced proficiency with Microsoft product suite (MS Word, Excel, Power Point, Access and Visio), financial systems/software, relational database management and business intelligence reporting tools.  Ability to utilize PC-based financial tools (i.e., spreadsheets, databases, graphics, etc.).

Must possess a high degree of analytical, quantitative, evaluative and problem-solving skills. 

Considerable knowledge and experience supporting and developing reporting and analytics for research, process improvement support and specific revenue management function. Ability to develop appropriate methods to collect, analyze and report data.

Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.  Demonstrated ability to manage multiple, concurrently running projects and adapt to changing deadlines, competing priorities and unexpected assignments.

Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision.  Ability to work in a team environment providing support to multiple positions. Ability to resolve problems and complete assignments accurately and promptly. 

Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Ability to manage/lead small projects or portions of projects.

Demonstrated ability to respect confidential and sensitive information, understanding and honoring lines of accountability and communication is essential.