At Houston Methodist, the Senior Financial Information Data Analyst position is responsible for identifying appropriate information sources in order to effectively report and evaluate the accuracy of the key data elements in clinical and financial databases. This position generates reports representing statistical/financial information in graphical and other presentation forms, as needed, for operational and financial decision making. The Senior Financial Information Data Analyst position independently partners with client groups to evaluate needs and identify appropriate data sources. This position performs analyses using data for routine monthly reports and for special requests and is responsible for identifying errors, resolving discrepancies and making recommendations in support of routine operations of assigned financial and/or operational area.

HOUSTON METHODIST EXPERIENCE EXPECTATIONS

• Provide personalized care and service by consistently demonstrating our I CARE values:
  • INTEGRITY: We are honest and ethical in all we say and do.
  • COMPASSION: We embrace the whole person including emotional, ethical, physical, and spiritual needs.
  • ACCOUNTABILITY: We hold ourselves accountable for all our actions.
  • RESPECT: We treat every individual as a person of worth, dignity, and value.
  • EXCELLENCE: We strive to be the best at what we do and a model for others to emulate.

• Practices the Caring and Serving Model

• Delivers personalized service using HM Service Standards

• Provides for exceptional patient/customer experiences by following our Standards of Practice of always using Positive Language (AIDET, Managing Up, Key Words)

• Intentionally collaborates with other healthcare professionals involved in patients/customers or employees' experiential journeys to ensure strong communication, ease of access to information, and a seamless experience

• Involves patients (customers) in shift/handoff reports by enabling their participation in their plan of care as applicable to the given job

• Actively supports the organization's vision, fulfills the mission and abides by the I CARE values

PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Effectively and proactively communicates with all stakeholders to resolve issues in a timely manner.

• Independently partners with client groups to evaluate needs and identify appropriate data sources.

• Actively participates in meetings and huddles using positive communication and makes positive contributions that contribute to department success.

• Serves as a mentor to more junior team members as appropriate.

SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Maintains department level or hospital level systems by the addition of new data and validation of data as appropriate.

• Generates financial reports (in graphical and other presentation forms as needed) and makes sure they are accurate and released on a timely basis according to established schedules and client needs.

• Performs analyses using data for routine monthly reports and special requests.

QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Evaluates the accuracy of defined key data elements in financial systems and works to resolve inaccuracies.

• Ensures standards are updated on an accurate and timely basis as appropriate.

FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Analyzes and identifies variances found in audits and other reports in order to evaluate possible causes and makes recommendations regarding corrective action as appropriate.

• Utilizes resources effectively and efficiently, demonstrating responsible financial stewardship. Manages own time effectively and prioritizes work to achieve maximum results.

GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Recommends, coordinates and performs special projects based upon familiarity with issues of interest to hospital management.

• Stays up to date on reporting processing that might affect data integrity.

• Proactively problem solves when challenges present themselves.

• Proactively manages own professional development. Completes My Development Plan (MDP).

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; the employee will also perform other reasonably related business/job duties as assigned. Houston Methodist reserves the right to revise job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.

EDUCATION

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance or related field

WORK EXPERIENCE

• Three years experience in budget or cost accounting and analysis

• Healthcare experience preferred

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS - REQUIRED

• N/A

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations

• Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security

• Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles

• Working knowledge of relevant financial and non-financial systems

• Ability to identify discrepancies in data and take appropriate action

• Demonstrated attention to detail

• Solid understanding of accounting, budgeting and data analysis

• Ability to manage multiple shifting priorities and deadlines

• Expert ability to manage and manipulate data in a variety of applications

• Excellent oral and written communications skill

• Abililty to work effectively in a virtual setting utilizing remote applications as needed according to department operations

SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

WORK ATTIRE

• Uniform No
• Scrubs No
• Business professional Yes
• Other (department approved) No

ON-CALL*
*Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie. DIsaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless of selection below.

• On Call* No

TRAVEL**
**Travel specifications may vary by department**

• May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area Yes
• May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area Yes

Houston Methodist (HM) is one of the nation’s leading health systems and academic medical centers.  HM consists of eight hospitals: Houston Methodist Hospital, its flagship academic hospital in the heart of the Texas Medical Center, and seven community hospitals throughout the greater Houston metropolitan area.  HM also includes an academic institute, a comprehensive residency program, a global business division, numerous physician practices and several free-standing emergency rooms and outpatient facilities.  Overall, HM employs over 25,000 employees.   Houston Methodist is supported by a wide variety of business functions that operate at the system level to help enable clinical departments to provide the best patient care and service in a spiritual environment.

In 2019 Houston Methodist and its physicians treat more than 6,333 international patients from more than 76 countries. Houston Methodist Global Health Care Services’ consulting and education divisions also provide advisory services and training and development to health care organizations around the world.