Decision Support Analyst (Hybrid)

University of California - Los Angeles Health
United States, California, Los Angeles
Nov 12, 2024
Description Take on a high-visibility role in a world-class health organization. Help ensure the consistent delivery of the highest quality of care within California's #1 hospital. Take your professional expertise to the next level. UCan do all this and more at UCLA Health. As a technical leader and subject matter expert, you will analyze complex problems using patient-level financial and clinical data to support strategic hospital decision-making. This will involve defining and executing a wide variety of analytical projects as you anticipate client needs; establish project scope; identify data sources; translate data into deliverables; and formulate business strategies. This position requires you to maintain a high degree of knowledge in healthcare, finance, and operations, including staying current on evolving industry trends. You will: Interface with executive and physician leadership Audit multiple systems and data for reasonableness and investigate variances Collaborate with professional and technical teams to pinpoint issues, achieve objectives and improve performance Benchmark business operations relative to established best practices and internal business objectives Apply innovative problem-solving in a dynamic and complex environment Salary Range: $92,600 - $202,200/annually Note: This posted position is 1 of 2 positions available for hire. All applicants will apply through this requisition and if selected will be hired into one of the available positions. Qualifications We're seeking a self-motivated, creative, goal-driven professional with: Related Bachelor's degree, required MBA or MPH preferred Five or more years of experience in hospital or medical group financial analysis Advanced Knowledge in Microsoft Excel and Tableau, highly desired Computer proficiency with Microsoft Office Ability to employ SAS, Visual Basic, SQL, Visio and Publisher a plus Knowledge of hospital decision support and EMR systems, EPSi and Epic preferred Excellent communication, interpersonal, collaboration, and problem-solving skills Ability to work autonomously Ability to translate clinical needs into financial terms and explain results to a non-financial audience Understanding of healthcare coding systems (e.g., ICD-10-CM/PCS, UB-04, HCPCS, MS DRG, CPT, etc.) Familiarity with commercial HMO/PPO, Medicare, and Medi-Cal reimbursement mechanisms to hospitals and physicians Ability to anticipate and respond to rapid changes and industry shifts Strong commitment to high-quality deliverables UCLA Health is a world-renowned health system with four award-winning hospitals anddozens of primary care practices, specialty practices, urgent care centers and other ancillary locations throughout metro Los Angeles as well as the David Geffen School of Medicine. Through the efforts of our outstanding people, we have become Los Angeles' trusted provider of exceptional, compassionate patient care. If you're looking to experience greater challenge and fulfillment in your career, UCan at UCLA Health.