Sr Decision Support AnalystReq #:46914 Category:Information Systems and IT Status:Full-Time Shift:Day Facility:RWJBarnabas Health Corporate Services Department:Decision Support Location: SBC Corporation, 95 Old Short Hills Road, West Orange, NJ 07052 Position Summary: The Decision Support Senior Analyst provides financial and operational analysis, to enable management to make informed decisions, identify issues and monitor the strategic initiatives of the Health System. Utilizing Performance Analytics tools and other analytics applications, this position will develop dashboards and reports to measure and trend key performance metrics and present results in an analytical manner. Corporate areas supported by this position include, Service Line performance, Strategic Planning initiatives, Compliance, Managed Care Payor performance, Regulatory reporting, Purchasing Contract initiatives, and Revenue capture and resource utilization. Analyses include: + Responsible for development of on-going reports to support new corporate initiatives, ensuring standardization of criteria across all facilities, efficiency of report design, and complete documentation of process, to facilitate routine updates and cross training to other members of the team. + Development and on-going reporting of Service line performance dashboards, providing Year over Year and trending analyses of volumes, cost per case, contribution margin and complications. + Development of data extracts from DSS data warehouse to support 3rdparty specifications, incorporating automation, reconciliation and audit steps and appropriate secure file transfer processes. + Responsible for handling data requests, by reviewing and confirming requested information with requesting party, to ensure appropriate and relevant data is provided, in accordance with security and data governance policies. + Coordinates Survey requests with appropriate leads to ensure timely completion and without duplication of efforts. + Reconciliation of volumes, charges, net revenue and expenses, ensuring accuracy of reports and system data integrity. + Assists with data integrity analyses to ensure accuracy of data within the decision support data warehouse, by auditing results to source system + Responsible for processing monthly General Ledger data, updating costing rules and tables within Decision Support costing system, and preparing workpapers to analyze and reconcile results to Operating statements. Strong analytical skills, knowledge of healthcare reimbursement and cost, and the ability to produce meaningful reports, is critical to this position. In addition, this position will assist with data integrity analyses to ensure accuracy of data within the Analytics database. This position reports to the Director of Decision Support, and will work closely with other members of the Decision Support team. Travel between the RWJBarnabas Health locations may be required. Qualifications Required + Bachelor s degree in Finance/Accounting required. + 3-7 years experience in Healthcare Industry + Proficient in Microsoft Office, Advanced knowledge of Excel, and strong analytical skills required + Must be detail-oriented and demonstrate ability to analyze large amounts of data, and present a meaningful format. + Knowledge of Strata Analytics, SQL, Tableau or other Business Intelligence tools is essential + Ability to analyze data and patterns to validate data integrity. + Extensive knowledge in data transformation and manipulation. Preferred + Master s degree Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Additional Information: Benefits and Perks At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health. + Paid Time Off (PTO) + Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance + Dental and Vision Insurance + Retirement Plans + Short & Long Term Disability + Life & Accidental Death Insurance + Tuition Reimbursement + Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts + Wellness Programs + Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance) + Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more! Choosing RWJBarnabas Health! RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health. RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education. Equal Opportunity Employer RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer