Manager, Decision Support

Ardent Health Services (AHS) is a national health care services company headquartered in Nashville, TN. Through its subsidiaries, Ardent owns and operates nearly 200 sites of care. Our subsidiaries own and operate hospitals and multispecialty physician practices in six states. Ardent includes 30 hospitals, 4,423 patient beds, 23,000 employees, and 1,700 employed physicians. Within the industry, we are noted for recognizing that every hospital is as unique as the community it serves. This in-depth understanding of how health care works at the local level is one of our great strengths.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Manager, Decision Support administers tasks associated with mid-level management. The employee will ensure that accurate, relevant, and timely analysis is appropriately provided. The employee will lead in the creation, maintenance and utilization of appliable tools (especially computer applications) to process and disseminate information.

• Manages task assignments and tools associated with the management of requests, projects, and recurring reports.
• Monitors the progress of requests and ensures timely updates are kept.
• Reviews completed material prior to sending to the requestors for accuracy and applicable content.
• Participates in the report design and development as needed.
• Participates and/or leads larger projects and requests.
• Provide training and mentorship to analysts.

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree.
• Five years accounting/financial analysis experience with at least two years in health care finance or cost accounting.
• Previous supervisory experience.
• CPA or MBA, preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Knowledge of office based equipment and be proficient in the use of MS Office software, primarily Excel, and other finance/office applications.
• Must be able to demonstrate positive, customer-focused interpersonal skills.