Business Analyst Perioperative Services

Banner Health; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Banner Health in Tucson, AZ is seeking a Business Analyst for Perioperative Services to transform complex surgical and operational data into actionable insights for leadership. You'll support forecasts, analyze OR efficiency metrics, and collaborate with clinical, operational, and corporate stakeholders to drive resource optimization and informed decision-making.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration, 0-2 years healthcare finance experience, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration or equivalent experience.
• Proven analytical skills are necessary.
• Must be proficient use of sophisticated software programs and office desktop applications.
• Excellent human relations, organizational and communication skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Prepares alternate and complete financial and statistical reports by identifying appropriate data sources and meaningful financial indicators, coordinating month-end close.
• Creates and generates reports used to analyze data.
• Maintains accurate statistical, contractual or other financial databases.
• Works with other analysts to manage key financial processes within the facility (budgets, forecasts, reporting, charge management, cost accounting, decision support and reimbursement analysis).
• Acts as a technical resource and liaison to system management and department heads on financial issues.
• Reads and interprets technical pronouncements, identifies compliance issues and supports data reporting with minimal supervision.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration

Tools

Finance software

Job description

Primary City/State:

Tucson, Arizona

Department Name:

Clinical Services Admin-Hosp

Work Shift:

Day

Job Category:

Finance

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In this highly visible role, the Business Analyst supports the day-to-day operations and long-term performance of Perioperative Services by transforming complex surgical and operational data into meaningful insights for leadership. A typical day may include reviewing surgical volume forecasts, analyzing operating room efficiency metrics, supporting daily operations meetings, evaluating requests for new technology and capital equipment, and collaborating with clinical, operational, and corporate stakeholders. Through routine and ad hoc reporting on productivity, block utilization, expenses, and service line performance, this position plays a critical role in ensuring efficient resource utilization, supporting strategic initiatives, and enhancing the delivery of surgical care across the organization.

This position will work onsite at Banner University Tucson Monday-Friday 8 AM -4:30 PM.

Banner - University Medical Center Tucson is nationally recognized for providing exceptional patient care, teaching future health-care professionals and conducting groundbreaking research. Also located on the campus is Diamond Children's - recognized for its specialized pediatric services including neonatal and intensive care, emergency medicine and cancer therapies. Banner - University Medical Center Tucson is a Level 1 Trauma Center, meaning we care for the most critically injured patients. The hospital is consistently listed among the nation's top hospitals in the prestigious Best Hospitals ranking by U.S. News & World Report. The academic medical center has earned Magnet Recognition becoming the only hospital in southern Arizona to meet the rigorous standards of the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Magnet Recognition Program® for nursing excellence. The hospital's physicians are full-time faculty of the University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson. Our specialty services include comprehensive heart and cancer care, advanced neuroscience techniques and a multi-organ transplant program.

POSITION SUMMARY

This position provides financial decision support for operations by providing management with information for use in planning, controlling and improving operations and making strategic decisions.

CORE FUNCTIONS

1. Prepares alternate and complete financial and statistical reports by identifying appropriate sources of data and meaningful financial indicators. This includes the coordination of the facility month end close process and the required participation with corporate finance.

2. Creates and generates reports used to analyze data.

3. Maintains accurate statistical, contractual or other financial databases, as assigned.

4. Works with other analysts to manage key financial processes within facility (including operating budgets, forecasts, program reporting and analysis, charge management, cost accounting, decision support and reimbursement analysis.

5. Acts as a technical resource and liaison to system management, administrators, department heads, and co-workers on financial related issues.

6. Works on problems requiring data analysis and the evaluation of identifiable factors. Typically receives general instruction on routine work. Exercises judgment within generally defined practices and polices in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions. Position interacts with Regulatory Agencies, Information Services Benefits, Finance and Human Resources ensure timely, accurate and efficient reporting of data and processes. Incumbent must be able to read and understand technical pronouncements, identify compliance issues and make independent decisions.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Requires a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration or equivalent experience.

Requires a proficiency level typically attained with 0-2 years experience in healthcare finance. Must be able to work with minimal supervision and prioritize multiple projects.

Proven analytical skills are necessary. Must be proficient use of sophisticated software programs and office desktop applications. Excellent human relations, organizational and communication skills are required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

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