Description
JOB SUMMARY:
Develops, analyzes, and conducts complex financial analyses to assess the viability of strategic and financial plans and programs, independently. Integrates financial principles, theories, and concepts to develop reports. Monitors results from program and project implementation. Department/Unit Summary:
Vanderbilt's Section of Surgical Sciences combines many of our surgical departments at Vanderbilt into one framework with the commitment to providing the best in patient care. Our specialty teams of surgeons and researchers work closely with one another to discover and reveal the latest medical and surgical innovations, while teaching our residents the many facets of surgery. This collaboration of disciplines allows us to provide an array of conventional and unique surgical services to the entire mid-south region resulting in outstanding patient outcomes.
Position Shift:
Day Shift/ Exempt Position
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Located in Nashville, Tennessee, and operating at a global crossroads of teaching, discovery and patient care, VUMC is a community of individuals who come to work each day with the simple aim of changing the world. It is a place where your expertise will be valued, your knowledge expanded and your abilities challenged. It is a place where your diversity -- of culture, thinking, learning and leading -- is sought and celebrated. It is a place where employees know they are part of something that is bigger than themselves, take exceptional pride in their work and never settle for what was good enough yesterday. Vanderbilt's mission is to advance health and wellness through preeminent programs in patient care, education, and research.
VUMC Recent Accomplishments
Because we are committed to providing the best in patient care, education and research, we are proud of our recent accomplishments:
* US News & World Report: #1 Adult Hospital in Tennessee and metropolitan Nashville, named to the Best Hospitals Honor Roll of the top 20 adult hospitals, 10 nationally ranked adult specialty programs, with 3 specialties rated in the top 10 nationally, Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt named as one of the Best Children's Hospital in the nation, with 10 out of 10 pediatric specialties nationally ranked.
* Healthcare's Most Wired: Among the nation's 100 "most-wired" hospitals and health systems for its efforts in innovative medical technology.
* Becker's Hospital Review: named as one of the "100 Great Hospitals in America", in the roster of 100 Hospitals and Health Systems with Great Oncology Programs and to its list of the 100 Hospitals with Great Heart Programs.
* The Leapfrog Group: One of only 10 children's hospitals in the to be named at Leapfrog Top Hospital.
* American Association for the Advancement of Science: The School of Medicine has 112 elected fellows
* Magnet Recognition Program: Received our third consecutive Magnet designations.
* National Academy of Medicine: 22 members, elected by their peers in recognition of outstanding achievement
* Human Rights Campaign Healthcare Equality Index: 6 th year in a row that Vanderbilt University Medical Center was a Leader in LGBTQ Healthcare Equality.
Additional Key Elements/ Responsibilities:
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Directs the preparation of Section financial reports, budgets, and other ad-hoc financial proformas and projections.
- Assists with the preparation of capital and operating budgets, ensures department and institutional reporting is completed as needed.
- Maintains reporting information systems to provide CBO and AOs information to direct business activities.
- Assist the CBO in the development of long and short range strategic plans and objectives.
- Assumes a supportive role in analyzing and exploring means of reducing Section operating costs and increasing revenues based on knowledge of market trends, financial reports and operating procedures.
- Oversees that all financial data and associated reports required by the Section and VUMC are provided in a timely manner.
- Prepares surgical projection and scenario forecasting as needed
- Assist the department AOs in coordination and planning of annual budget process and tracking of progress on monthly basis
- Preparation and delivery of all financial presentations to management
- Works extensively in Microsoft Excel running reports, evaluating data, and utilizing V Lookup and pivot table functions. Knowledge of ThinkCell charting tools, PowerPoint presentations, Statistical graphing and data visualization
- Extensive experience with projections, proforma development and project budget planning
- Experience with Healthcare Coding (CPT, DRG codes for data mining, projections and planning)
- Develops projections to model the financial impact of programs and projects. Supports efforts of customers to sustain results from program and project implementation.
- Investigates and analyzes financial transactions and/or regulations in support of programs and projects, and/or reviews monthly results and budget variances.
- Designs, develops, and modifies financial forecasting models and simulations for programs. Accumulates and analyzes data from existing or established databases.
- Presents financial, statistical, and operational reports. Analyzes budget impact of implemented programs/projects and provides input for financial projections.
- Analyzes and reports on the effects of proposed federal and state statutes and regulatory actions which may impact financial planning.
- Analyzes future trends and indicators in related areas of interest. Reviews data to analyze trends affecting budget needs.
- The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position and additional duties may be assigned.
CORE ACCOUNTABILITIES:
- Organizational Impact: Independently delivers on objectives with understanding of how they impact the results of own area/team and other related teams.
- Problem Solving/ Complexity of work: Utilizes multiple sources of data to analyze and resolve complex problems; may take a new perspective on existing solution.
- Breadth of Knowledge: Has advanced knowledge within a professional area and basic knowledge across related areas.
- Team Interaction: Acts as a go-to resource for colleagues with less experience; may lead small project teams.
Position Qualifications:
* Bachelors Degree (or equivalent experience) and 4 years experience required. ( MBA preferred,CPA preferred,7-10 years of experience strongly preferred,Basic healthcare coding knowledge preferred)
*CA
*IND000
*NHCN
