Description Location: UCHealth Leprino Building, Aurora, CO Department: Decision Support Business Development FTE: Full Time, 1.0 FTE, 80.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks) Shift: Days Pay: $38.72 - $58.08 / hour. Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience Summary:Reporting directly to the Director Budget and Decision Support for the Metro Denver Region, the Sr. Decision Support Financial Analyst will be primarily responsible for working with operational stakeholders to identify opportunities for cost reduction, revenue growth, and improved efficiency leveraging the Vizient Operational Data Base (ODB). The Sr. Decision Support Analyst is directly responsible for performance monitoring, reporting and communication, stakeholder engagement, and training and education. Finally, this role is primarily responsible for all data submissions, including all normalization activities, and ensuring the integrity of the ODB working in collaboration with UCHealth system resources as required. Responsibilities: • Prepare quarterly data submissions in accordance with Vizient rules, ensuring completeness and accuracy • Establish and maintain a governance structure for normalizations in accordance with Vizient guidelines • Compare actual performance against industry peers and actively work with operational leadership to identify improvement areas and targets • Develop and implement strategies to reduce costs, optimize resource utilization, and enhance revenue generation • Track key performance indicators and financial metrics to assess progress towards goals • Prepare reports, presentations, and other materials to communicate findings and recommendations to key stakeholders • Collaborate with various departments and levels of management to gather requirements, provider support, and ensure successful implementation of solutions • Educate stakeholders on the ODB and its capabilities, and train them on how to use the data to improve operations Requirements: + Minimum Required Education: Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting or related field. Master's degree preferred. + Minimum Experience: 4 years of related experience; preferred at least 5 years in healthcare finance + Prior Vizient ODB experience preferred + Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data + Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and build strong relationships with stakeholders + Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively present findings to diverse audiences + Experience with data analysis, database management; proficient in Microsoft Excel + Understanding of healthcare finance, including payment policies and reimbursement methodologies. We improve lives. In big ways through learning, healing, and discovery. IN small, personal ways through human connection. But in all ways, we improve lives. UCHealth invests in its Workforce. UCHealth offers a Three Year Incentive Bonus to recognize employee's contributions to our success in quality, patient experience, organizational growth, financial goals, and tenure with UCHealth. The bonus accumulates annually each October and is paid out in October following completion of three years' employment. UCHealth offers their employees a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package (benefit eligibility is based off of FTE status): + Medical, dental and vision coverage including coverage for eligible dependents + 403(b) with employer matching contributions + Time away from work: paid time off (PTO), paid family and medical leave (inclusive of Colorado FAMLI), leaves of absence; start your employment at UCHealth with PTO in your bank + Employer-paid basic life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage with buy-up coverage options + Employer paid short term disability and long-term disability with buy-up coverage options + Wellness benefits + Full suite of voluntary benefits such as flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent care, health savings accounts (available with HD/HSA medical plan only), identity theft protection, pet insurance, and employee discount programs + Education benefits for employees, including the opportunity to be eligible for 100% of tuition, books and fees paid for by UCHealth for specific educational degrees. Other programs may qualify for up to $5,250 pre-paid by UCHealth or in the form of tuition reimbursement each calendar year Loan Repayment: + UCHealth is a qualifying employer for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program! UCHealth provides employees with free assistance navigating the PSLF program to submit their federal student loans for forgiveness through Savi. UCHealth always welcomes talent. This position will be open for a minimum of three days and until a top applicant is identified. UCHealth recognizes and appreciates the rich array of talents and perspectives that equal employment and diversity can offer our institution. As an equal opportunity employer, UCHealth is committed to making all employment decisions based on valid requirements. 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