Senior Business Analyst - Acute Care Surgical Services

Virginia Commonwealth University Health Systems; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Commonwealth University Health Systems is seeking a Business Analyst to provide analysis and business support across finance, IT, procurement, and operations in collaboration with administration, nursing, and medical staff.

You will assist in identifying issues, recommending timely solutions, and ensuring compliance with applicable rules and regulations while delivering ad hoc data analyses, reports, and dashboards for senior management decision-making.

Qualifications

• Minimum of four years in Finance, IT, HR, Benefits, or Accounting.
• Experience in data/information analysis with financial and critical thinking skills.
• Experience with compensation, payroll, benefits, insurance, contracts, business administration, process improvement, data analytics, and/or regulation compliance.
• Minimum of one year of experience with spreadsheets, databases, and report-writing software.

Responsibilities

• Provide analysis and business support across multiple domains (finance, IT, procurement, facilities) in collaboration with admin and clinical staff.
• Identify issues in existing programs and recommend timely solutions.
• Assist in ensuring compliance with applicable rules and regulations; produce ad hoc data analyses, reports, and dashboards for senior management.

Skills

Data analysis

Financial analysis

Spreadsheet proficiency

Report writing

Regulatory compliance

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Information Systems, Accounting, or related field

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Cerner

Job description

The Business Analyst provides analysis and business support that may include work in any combination of the following: business and decision analytics, financial planning and management, budget, procurement, general business operations, facilities management, staff supervision, performance improvement initiatives, and/or information technology coordination in collaboration with administration, nursing, and/or medical staff.

The Business Analyst assists with identifying issues related to existing programs and recommending effective, timely solutions.

The Business Analyst assists in ensuring compliance with applicable governmental rules and regulations. This job may provide ad hoc data analysis, reports and dashboards to be used by senior management for decision-making purposes.

Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for Hire

N/A

Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for continued employment

N/A

Experience REQUIRED

• Minimum of four (4) years in Finance, IT, Human Resources, Benefits, or Accounting.
• Experience in data/information analysis, with financial and critical thinking skills.
• Previous experience with compensation, payroll, benefits, insurance, contracts, business administration, process improvement, data analytics, and/or regulation compliance.
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience with spreadsheets, databases, and report-writing software.

Experience PREFERRED

• Experience in a healthcare setting, preferably an academic medical center or physician practice.
• Compensation experience.
• Previous supervisory work experience.
• Project management experience.
• Previous experience using an Electronic Health Record (EHR) preferably Cerner.

Education/training REQUIRED

High School Diploma or equivalent.

Education/training PREFERRED

Bachelor's Degree in Business, Finance, Information Systems, Accounting, Human Resources, or other job-related field from an accredited program.

Independent action(s) required

• Able to conduct analysis and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Coordinates work with manager as needed.
• Supervisory responsibilities (if applicable): May lead and have oversight for a team.

Additional position requirements

• May require working early/late hours or weekends.
• May require infrequent day or overnight travel.

Age Specific groups served

N/A

Physical Requirements (includes use of assistance devices as appropriate)

• Physical: Lifting less than 20 lbs. Activities: Prolonged sitting
• Repetitive motion: Keyboard, Mouse
• Mental/Sensory: Strong recall, Reasoning, Problem solving, Hearing, Speak clearly, Write legibly, Reading, Logical thinking
• Emotional: Fast pace environment, Steady pace, Able to handle multiple priorities, Able to adapt to frequent, change

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