Decision Support Analyst - Work At Home - Ohio - Remote Eligible

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Summary of Primary Function/General Purpose of Position

This position is responsible for utilizing the decision support tool to identify opportunities, implement best practices, and establish reporting mechanisms that can generate measurable results to meet the needs of managers, directors, and senior management.

Essential Job Functions

• Responsible for data collection, analysis, interpretation, and presentation to support decision-making at all levels of the organization.
• Works with hospital clients to develop analysis pertaining to utilization, cost, profitability, trend, and variance reports as well as ad hoc requests as necessary.
• Supports decision makers in using appropriate analytics tools and processes in order to perform data analysis.
• Facilitates strategic decisions through optimized reporting and analysis.
• Develops and prepares dashboards and routine reports for management distribution.
• Provides basic training and support to external departments.
• Provides data for external reporting as requested.
• Maintains a clear line of communication with assigned client hospitals and provides excellent customer service.
• Effectively manages time and resources to ensure work is completed efficiently and on time.
• Report any anomalies with the DS system to the DS and Cost teams.

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Employment Qualifications

Education Qualifications

Required Minimum Education:

4 yr./Bachelor's Degree

Specialty/Major:

Accounting or Related Field

Preferred Education:

Grad Degree/(Masters)

Specialty/Major:

MBA, MHA, MS Decisions Science or master related to healthcare

Licensing/Certification

Licensure/Certification Preferred: CPA, CMA, CHFP

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Years and Type of Experience:

2 yrs. financial analysis

Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

Comprehends business concepts. Communications skills, both written and oral.

Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:

Four or more yrs. financial analysis/reporting in healthcare environment.

Combination of post-secondary education and experience in lieu of a degree.

Working Conditions

• Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur.
• Long-distance or air travel as needed- not to exceed 10% travel.
• General office environment.
• May have periods of constant interruptions.
• Prolonged periods of working alone.

As a Mercy Health associate, you're part of a Mission that matters. We support your well-being—personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs, every step of the way.

What We Offer

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses, and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources, and discounts
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
• Tuition assistance, professional development, and continuing education support

Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email recruitment@mercy.com. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@mercy.com.