Business Analyst Perioperative Services

Banner Health; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Banner Health in Tucson, AZ is seeking a Business Analyst for Perioperative Services finance to transform operating data into actionable insights for leadership.

Responsibilities include preparing financial and productivity reports, supporting budgeting and forecasts, and collaborating with clinical and administrative teams to drive cost efficiency and service improvements in a busy hospital environment.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration.
• 0–2 years of healthcare finance experience preferred.
• Strong analytical and data interpretation skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare alternate and complete financial and statistical reports by identifying data sources and meaningful indicators.
• Creates and generates reports used to analyze data for leadership.
• Maintains accurate statistical, contractual or other financial databases.
• Supports operating budgets, forecasts, program reporting and cost accounting processes.
• Collaborates with stakeholders to improve financial processes and decision support.

Skills

Analytical skills

Office software proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business Administration

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Primary City/State:Tucson, ArizonaDepartment Name:Clinical Services Admin-HospWork Shift:DayJob Category:FinanceA rewarding career that fits your life. Those who have joined the Banner mission come from all walks of life, united by the common goal: Make health care easier, so life can be better. If changing health care for the better sounds like something you want to be part of, apply today.Banner Health recently earned Great Place To Work Certification. This recognition reflects our investment in workplace excellence and the happiness, satisfaction, wellbeing and fulfilment of our team members. Find out how we’re constantly improving to make Banner Health the best place to work and receive care.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 SUMMARYThis 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 FUNCTIONS1. 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 QUALIFICATIONSRequires 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 QUALIFICATIONSAdditional related education and/or experience preferred.EEO Statement:EEO/Disabled/VeteransOur organization supports a drug-free work environment.Privacy Policy:Privacy Policy