Financial Analyst

Medical College of Wisconsin; Town of Florida (NY); Remote; USD 69,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution is seeking a Financial Analyst to perform financial analyses and reporting related to clinical revenue cycles. This remote position requires a Bachelor's degree and 5 years of experience in a healthcare finance environment. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills and experience with SQL and financial reporting tools. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Benefits

Outstanding Healthcare Coverage

403B Retirement Package

Tuition Reimbursement

Competitive Vacation and Paid Holidays

Paid Parental Leave

Pet Insurance

On campus Fitness Facility

Qualifications

• 5 years in a Healthcare Finance or Financial Environment.
• Experience in financial/business process improvement preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic-to-complex financial analyses.
• Write queries using SQL, Cognos, or equivalent tools.
• Assist in analyzing aspects of the clinical practice.

Skills

Analytical skills

SQL

Microsoft Excel

Financial reporting

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Cognos

Crystal Reports

Job description

Overview

The role of Financial Analyst in the department of Clinical Practice Services requires a combination of business-related analytic skills to perform basic-to-complex financial analyses, programming skills, and technical and operational knowledge of health care revenue cycle. This role provides financial and operational analysis to multiple stakeholders and is part of a team responsible for the MCW CPS Data Warehouse, which is the general ledger, financial reporting, and analytic platform for clinical revenue cycle across multiple billing systems. Additionally, it supports reporting and analytics related to financial operations, provider productivity, denials management, and ad hoc financial duties as assigned.

This role is 100% remote for the following states: WI, AZ, FL, IL, IN, MD, MI, MN, MO, NC, TN, TX, & UT.

Responsibilities

• Performs basic-to-complex financial analyses, reporting and manipulation of data, identifying and communicating trends, risks, and opportunities, and outlying variances.
• Responsible for writing queries using SQL, Cognos, Crystal, or equivalent tools to fulfill complex ad hoc requests and provide financial interpretation, analysis, and market-based information to multiple stakeholders.
• Assist in analyzing various aspects of the clinical practice, including benchmarking key indicators, billing and collection analysis, denials analytics, and revenue optimization
• Prepares timely and accurate reporting in support of practice and clinical department leadership.
• Assists management with analysis and implementation of financial/business process improvements related to clinical revenue cycle.
• Supports the development and review of practice and department clinical revenue initiatives.
• Prepare ad hoc requests as assigned.

Knowledge - Skills - Abilities

• Clear and concise written, verbal, and interpersonal skills
• Comfortable with presenting analyses/findings to large groups and executive leadership
• Experience working with various stakeholders and various levels of management
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to effectively manage large quantities of disparate information
• Intermediate-to-Advanced Microsoft Office Skills including Excel and PowerPoint and SQL, Cognos, Crystal and/or equivalent tools.
• Experience in a nimble, complex financial environment
• Experience in financial/business process improvement preferred but not required
• Positive Attitude
• Willingness to Learn
• Sees Problems as Opportunities to Grow
• Identifies as a Creative Thinker and Self Starter

Preferred Schedule

Full-time role with expectations for coverage during core business hours and flexibility required as necessary to accommodate business needs.

Position Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:
Appropriate experience may be substituted for education on an equivalent basis
Minimum Required Education: Bachelor\'s Degree
Minimum Required Experience: 5 years in a Healthcare Finance or Financial Environment

Preferred Qualifications:
Preferred Education: Master\'s in Business Administration
Preferred Experience: Previous Experience in the Healthcare Industry, Clinical Revenue Cycle Operations and/or Analytics, Epic reporting
Preferred Certification/Licensure(s): Epic reporting certification preferred

Target salary range for this position is between $69,400.00 and $87,800.00 annually. The final offered salary will depend on the applicant\'s education, experience, skills, and knowledge, as well as considerations of internal equity and market alignment.

Why MCW?

• Outstanding Healthcare Coverage, including but not limited to Health, Vision, and Dental. Along with Flexible Spending options
• 403B Retirement Package
• Competitive Vacation and Paid Holidays offered
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Parental Leave
• Pet Insurance
• On campus Fitness Facility, offering onsite classes.
• Additional discounted rates on items such as: Select cell phone plans, local fitness facilities, Milwaukee recreation and entertainment etc.

For a full list of positions see: www.mcw.edu/careers

For a brief overview of our benefits see: https://www.mcw.edu/departments/human-resources/benefits

Equal Opportunity

MCW as an Equal Opportunity Employer and Commitment to Non-Discrimination

The Medical College of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students, as well as ensuring equal educational opportunity, employment, and access to services, programs, and activities, without regard to a person\'s race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristic, or military status. Employees, students, applicants, or other members of the MCW community (including but not limited to vendors, visitors, and guests) may not be subjected to harassment that is prohibited by law or treated adversely or retaliated against based upon a protected characteristic.