Performance Improvement Specialist (Finance/Accounting) - University Medical Center of El Paso

1. Job Summary

Conducts comprehensive analysis of hospital operations to execute detailed benchmarking and productivity assessments across all benchmarkable hospital sectors and functions. Drives initiatives aimed at cost reduction and performance improvement through the delivery of precise and actionable insights, critical evaluations, key performance indicators, and operational reports, enabling data-driven decision-making. Collaborates closely with Performance Improvement team members to identify trends, pinpoint opportunities, and propel organizational improvement endeavors. Provides expert insights and recommendations that shape high-level decision-making within the organization. 

1. Minimum Job Requirements

Work Experience

Three years of experience with healthcare data or other large dataset systems.

Experience in healthcare research, evaluations and quantitative analyses, with demonstrated ability to summarize and synthesize complex data & information to identify trends and patterns, pinpoint issues and areas for improvement, and recommend solutions and alternatives

Experience in healthcare operational and performance data, Action OI, EHR, Cerner, Tele- Tracking, and API.

License/Registration/Certification

None.

Education and Training

Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting, Business Administration, Healthcare Administration or related field.

Master degree preferred.  

 

Skills

1. Knowledge of information systems, including office automation and data analysis tools such as MS Office, simulation software, Visio, etc.
2. Knowledge of trends and advances in quality, process improvement, and technology tools and methodologies.
3. Ability to plan, coordinate and monitor the implementation of recommendations developed through operational and financial analyses in collaboration with internal and external customers, management and team members.
4. High level of proficiency in the operation of Microsoft applications, including Power BI
5. Strong time management skills.
6. Ability to manage multiple work assignments, meet tight deadlines and succeed with general directions.
7. Excellent analytical problem-solving skills.
8. Strong teamwork and leadership skills.  Provides mentorship to more junior team members.
9. Ability to maintain all record confidentiality and privacy according to HIPAA regulations.
10. Knowledgeable on Lean Six Sigma concepts. Green Belt certification preferred.
11. Knowledgeable with Project Management; PMP preferred.
12. Outstanding oral and written communication skills in English.
13. Possesses strong technical aptitude and advanced experience with different analytics tools.