Summary:

Plans, organizes and directs all aspects of the financial department including the development/administration of policies on finance, accounting, internal controls, budget, auditing and billing.   

• Interacts with senior management to develop the strategic plan, including its financial planning component.
•  Develops and implements financial policies and procedures and ensures compliance.
•  Prepares the annual budget and analyzes, prepares and presents monthly financial statements to the Executive Directors and Regional Partners.
•  Develops and maintains effective systems of general and cost accounting.
•  Supervises and coordinates reimbursement, patient accounting and general accounting, including general ledger accounting and accounts payable.
•  Supervises the analysis of costs and makes rate recommendations to ensure appropriate income/cash flow.
•  Reviews billing/collection patterns and makes corrective recommendations.
•  Assist the Director of Revenue Cycle Management to interpret and endorse third-party payer rules and regulations, including Medicare requirements.Ensures related necessary cost reporting/billing is performed.
•  Reviews departmental performance and ensures compliance with fiscal governmental & grants reporting requirements, including tax reports.
•  Provides assistance to all management staff related to the performance of financial management matters.Monitors departmental budgetary performance and internal controls.
•  Develops departmental objectives, establishes staffing patterns and organizes the work of the department.
•  Manages and evaluates performance of supervisors to ensure quality of service and technical expertise of staff.
•  Selects and trains/orients departmental personnel.Approves personnel actions including merit increases, promotions and disciplinary actions for assigned staff.
•  Demonstrates an understanding of and need for proper stewardship of the organization’s resources by the way in which one’s job responsibilities are implemented.
•  Demonstrates respect for customer needs by developing and maintaining an active willingness to demonstrate value-based leadership and to participate as a team member.
•  Work closely with the Director of Revenue Cycle Management in analyzing, generating and tracking specific goals relating to Patient Accounts Receivable.
•  Follows the CHRISTUS Health guidelines related to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), designed to prevent or detect unauthorized disclosure of Protected Health Information (PHI).
•  Maintains strict confidentiality.
•  Uses oral and written communication skills to effectively convey ideas in a clear, positive manner that is consistent with the CHRISTUS Mission.
•  Maintains established CHRISTUS Health policies, procedures, objectives, quality assurance, safety, environmental and infection control.
•  Implements job responsibilities in a manner that is consistent with the CHRISTUS Mission and Code of Ethics and supportive of CHRISTUS Health’s cultural diversity objectives.
•  Supports and adheres to CHRISTUS Health Service Guarantee.
• Performs other related work as required.

Requirements:

• Bachelor degree in finance or related field.Master degree in finance preferred.

• Five years of fiscal management experience including three years in a health care organization.

• CPA designation preferred.

• Must possess knowledge of the principles of financial management sufficient to direct professional staff and coordinate all aspects involved with fiscal requirements of the MSO.

Work Type: 

Full Time