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Job Code:  9130
Job Title:  Decision Support Manager
Creation Date:  11/29/07  
Revision Date:   
FLSA Status:  Exempt


JOB SUMMARY:

Under general direction of the Associate Director of Finance, responsible for the day-to-day activities in the supervision of the maintenance, auditing, planning, organization and control of all activities necessary to ensure the timely and accurate collection and dissemination of information related to the Eclipsys (TII) Decision Support System.  Ensure the integrity and utilization of the system and oversee ongoing maintenance in accordance with established operating parameters and controls.

 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: 

  • Provides supervision of and direction to staff
  • Provide performance evaluation of staff to the Associate Director of Finance and acts as a guidance resource for staff
  • Reviews and coordinates analyses including but not limited to profitability, cost, net revenue and utilization
  • Acts as the primary point of contact for all correspondence with the Eclipsys Technology Solutions Center for all system performance, hardware, security, user configuration and software issues
  • Assists and directs staff with particularly complicated analyses
  • Maintain and ensure the ongoing operational integrity of the Eclipsys (TII) Decision Support System's files and databases
  • Coordinate system testing and implementation of system enhancements and updates
  • Work with staff to investigate inadequacies of feeds to the Eclipsys (TII) Decision Support System and develop more efficient and accurate methods for capturing necessary information
  • Supervise the loading and processing of data for the Eclipsys (TII) Decision Support System on an ongoing basis
  • Supervise the auditing of Eclipsys (TII) Decision Support System data back to all feeder systems to ensure data integrity
  • Perform complex in-depth and large volume analyses of profitability, utilization, costing by service line, DRG, etc.
  • Prepare standard and complex customized reports for both internal use and as required for external agencies
  • Supervise the development of training programs for new and current users of Eclipsys (TII) Decision Support System
  • Ability to multi-task, prioritize workload and respond to urgent requests
  • Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure

 MARGINAL OR PERIODIC JOB FUNCTIONS:

  • Performs related duties as required.

 REQUIRED EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE: 

  • Bachelor’s Degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or related field
  • Minimum of five years of experience in health care or related experience with a heavy emphasis in one or more of the following areas: financial analysis, financial reporting, financial operations, budgeting, database management and cost accounting
  • Minimum of five years of experience with the Eclipsys (TII) Decision Support System
  • Experience should demonstrate advanced technical skills necessary to oversee Eclipsys (TII) Decision Support System operations
  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access, Crystal Reports, database management, cost accounting, health care finance and hospital financial systems
  • Understanding of AS400 system operations including SQL and AS400 Query
  • Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills

 EQUIPMENT:

Standard office equipment.

 WORKING ENVIRONMENT/LOCATION OF POSITION:

Office Environment

 


ANY QUALIFICATIONS TO BE CONSIDERED AS EQUIVALENTS IN LIEU OF STATED MINIMUMS REQUIRE THE PRIOR APPROVAL OF THE VICE PRESIDENT FOR HUMAN RESOURCES AND EMPLOYEE SERVICES.   

 

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