Sr Financial Analyst

Job Summary: The Senior Financial Analyst plays a vital role in Pipeline Health’s operations. The Senior Financial Analyst is responsible for collecting, managing, analyzing, coordinating, overseeing, aggregating and monitoring the organization’s financial and statistical data. This position will provide analysis and support to the Finance Department and to other departments across the Pipeline Health system.  Key position responsibilities include financial and statistical analysis, budget development and reporting, cost accounting and labor productivity reporting and development.  Actively and consistently contributes to department operations and communications, behaves in a manner consistent with the mission, vision, and values of Pipeline Health, upholding standards of AIDET (Acknowledge, Introduce, Duration, Explanation, Thank you) patient communication.

Essential Functions: 

• Prepare monthly financial and statistical data used by Finance Department.
• Maintains Axiom and related reports.
• Collaborate with Senior Accountants and controllers to ensure the intercompany accounts are balanced at month-end.
• Assumes other senior financial analyst level responsibilities as assigned, works with auditors, cost report auditors, lender exam, annual report to HCAI, prepares special reports and projects as assigned.
• Uses clear, concise, professional communication with coworkers, patients, all customers internal and external.
• Uses AIDET in interactions with patients and family members.
• Acts with a sense of urgency when performing tasks.
• When reporting in the office, basic unit/department maintenance such as keeping files, drawers, cabinets free from unnecessary clutter.
• Abides by HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) regulations.
• Speaks up to stop the line and escalates potential safety events if necessary.
• Completes and attends monthly training assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.

Behavioral Standards: 

• Treats everyone as their customer; utilizes scripting and other tools to ensure consistency in customer service; Expresses recognition and shows appreciation to others; fully utilizes AIDET principles; responds quickly to handle requests, complaints, and questions; displays a positive attitude.
• Demonstrates the highest level of professionalism, passion and care when interacting with patients, families, physicians, and hospital staff members.
• Using a lens of equity in all aspects of patient care delivery, education, and research to promote policies and practices to allow opportunities for all to thrive and reach their potential, embracing ingenuity to service our customers.

Communication/Knowledge: 

• Must be knowledgeable of administrative and accounting procedures, familiar with acute hospital accounting principles and practices.
• Wears nametag properly; follows dress code policy; answers phone correctly and promptly; is prepared for meetings; meets deadlines; does not participate in gossip; acts ethically and treats others with respect; respects customer’s and co-worker’s time; establishes and maintains effective relationships with customers and co-workers.

Collaboration/Teamwork:

• Attends staff meetings; follows HIPAA guidelines; follows patient rights policy; complies with the compliance program; demonstrates knowledge of role in a disaster; demonstrates knowledge of fire and fire drill procedures; working knowledge of hospital emergency codes; always utilizes standard precautions in the clinical setting; safely manages the environment of care by demonstrating a working knowledge of the requirements of the: Life Safety program, Utilities Management program, Hazardous Materials program, Emergency Preparedness program, Safety Management program, Medical Equipment Management program, Security Management program.

Qualifications/Experience: 

• Must have three (3) years of performing senior level financial analyst functions and familiarity with acute care hospital accounting, decision support, and operations. Managerial experience within the acute hospital or similarly related setting will be helpful.
• Critical thinking, service excellence and good interpersonal communication skills, ability to read/comprehend written instructions, strong organizational skills, ability to follow verbal instructions, and PC (computer) skills.
• A capacity to learn, synthesize, make critical judgments, work independently, place patients and families first, and collaborate with the team members who are recognized leaders within health care.