Director of Decision Support

Key Responsibilities: DSS & Financial Management 

• Oversee daily operations of the Decision Support department, accounts receivable, chargemaster, reimbursement and labor productivity.
• Ensure accurate and timely daily, monthly statistics reporting.
• Maintain compliance with CMS cost reporting, MAC, federal/state regulations.
• Coordinate and manage annual Medicaid DSH funding/ DSH audits, periodic DSH tax and funding.
• Oversee upgrades of EHR system on all revenue cycle modules.
• Develops and supports innovative solutions to hospital analytic and modeling needs; applies AI solutions when appropriate.

Decision Support & Analytics

• Lead the hospital’s decision support function, including cost accounting, chargemaster, budgeting, productivity monitoring, and service line profitability analysis.
• Provide financial modeling, forecasting, and scenario analysis to support business planning and operational improvements.
• Partner with department leaders to evaluate financial performance and identify opportunities for cost efficiency and revenue growth.
• Develop dashboards and key performance indicators (KPIs) to support data-driven decision making.

Leadership & Collaboration 

• Supervise and mentor DSS and financial analysis staff, promoting professional development and accountability.
• Serve as a strategic advisor to the CFO and executive leadership team.
• Collaborate with clinical and operational leaders to align financial goals with patient care priorities.
• Communicate complex financial information clearly to non-financial stakeholders.

Pre-Employment Requirements:

• We are a drug free facility. Passing a pre-employment drug screening is required.

Education Requirements: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required; Master’s degree or MBA preferred.
• CPA or CMA certification preferred. 

Experience Requirements: 

• Minimum 7–10 years of progressive and finance experience, with at least 3 years in a healthcare setting and 3 years in a leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of healthcare reimbursement, cost , and financial analysis methodologies.
• Proficiency with hospital information systems, ERP, and decision support tools (e.g., EPSi, Strata, or similar).
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Adept at Microsoft 365 modules, including MS Access.
• Must possess good verbal communication skills.
• Ability to carry out detailed written or verbal instructions independently.