Manager, Vizient ODB
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Job Summary
The Vizient Operational Database (ODB) Manager supervises and coordinates preparation of the quarterly submission to Vizient ODB. This role serves as an integral member of the UI Health Care Finance team responsible for ensuring high-quality data submissions to Vizient that will serve as a core data element driving financial decision-making within UI Health Care. This role will interact extensively with leaders across UI Health Care and with our partners in HCIS on the Enterprise Analytics Team. This role will lead the education and communication for the reporting of benchmark data to leaders and stakeholders across UI Health Care. The position will be a key partner with our operating budget and decision support teams in recommending and implementing opportunities for efficiencies across the organization.
Position Responsibilities:
Supervise and oversee the coordination of UI Health Cares Operational Database (ODB) quarterly data submission to Vizient through collaboration with UI Health Care internal stakeholders UI Health Care Finance team members UI Health Care Enterprise Analytics team partners and Vizient
Supervise and oversee the final submission each quarter to Vizient through the Data Collection Module.
Ensure data accuracy by overseeing thorough auditing of inputs and outputs.
Oversee all Vizient Operational Database (ODB) related communication and activities for both internal (UI Health Care) and external (Vizient) stakeholders
Oversee and manage ODB training needs and collaborate with Vizient and Enterprise Analytics team partners to establish quality reporting
Establish a quarterly KPI dashboard for timely communication of data to leadership addressing any material shifts in performance by UI Health Care.
Communicate and collaborate with UI Health Care stakeholders on utilization of benchmark data driving decision-making related to new investments and expense management.
Serve as a partner with the operating budget and decision support teams by identifying opportunities for efficiency and monitoring for improvement when recommendations are implemented.
Coordinate annual review of ODB questionnaire submissions.
Oversee the maintenance of user accounts with Vizient ODB
Communicate how shifts in services volumes revenues and expenses in the general ledger impact reporting to all stakeholders (UI Health Care Departments Finance Enterprise Analytics Vizient). Coordinate any data gathering requirements with Enterprise Analytics.
Support departments and coordinate education on benchmarking.
Coordinate feedback from users to improve benchmarking systems and procedures.
Supervise benchmarking staff including hiring training and performance management.
Required Qualifications:
A bachelors degree in business administration accounting or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
5-7 years of accounting auditing cost accounting budget and/or financial analysis experience.
Demonstrated ability to develop and manage a high-performing and collaborative team.
Demonstrated proficiency and experience in utilizing and coordinating the preparation and use of benchmark data
Self-motivated with a passion for continuous learning and a desire to take on demanding and challenging projects
Superb time management skills and the ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment
Strong attention to detail and demonstrated ability to perform complex financial analyses
Demonstrated ability to filter through ambiguity while executing on the details of tasks under tight deadlines
Demonstrated ability to work independently and in conjunction with cross-functional teams
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Demonstrated ability to think critically and creatively when working with data
Demonstrated proficiency with the Microsoft software applications including Excel PowerPoint Outlook and Word
Demonstrated experience working effectively in a welcoming and respectful work environment.
Desired Qualifications:
A masters degree in business administration or accounting.
4 years of relevant healthcare finance or analytics experience. A background in an academic setting is highly desired.
Demonstrated ability to transform data into useful information tailored to leadership needs through storytelling and data visualization
Experience with relational databases structured query language (SQL) Tableau Power BI
Experience in identifying opportunities for operational improvement using creative efforts to bring about solutions
Ability to work effectively in ambiguous and complex situations
Knowledge of University of Iowa accounting principles internal controls and information systems
Application Process:To be considered applicants must uploada cover letter and resume(under the submission of relevant materials)that clearly address how they meet the listed required and desired qualifications of this position. Job openings are posted for a minimum of7calendar days. Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification.
Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process. For questions contact Sharon Walther at.
This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization now or in the future.
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