Cost & Decision Support Analyst

Closing Date:

08/27/2026Professional Staff - Project/Program AdministrationRegularNoUniversity of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education research and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.

UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks (available for benefits eligible positions only):

• Health: Medical Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
• Holiday Vacation and Sick Leave
• Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
• Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
• Basic Life Insurance up to $50000
• Career Training and Educational Opportunities
• Merchant Discounts
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy

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FIN Hospital Cost Acctg & Decision Supt

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The Cost & Decision Support Analyst extracts data researches health care topics creates actionable analyses from complex data and identifies opportunities for improvement to ensure consistency and accuracy of data while meeting the needs of various multidisciplinary addition the Analyst assists in maintaining and enhancing the functionality of the cost accounting and decision support system including development of cost accounting standards.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree in Accounting Business Finance Healthcare Administration or other relevant area PLUSMinimum of 4 years of healthcare experience in a cost accounting decision support or financial analysis role with strong analytical skills required.
• Documentation substantiating candidates analysis experience including queries and example reports will be required for interview.
• Previous work experience using and managing complex databases.
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Masters degree in accounting Business Finance or Healthcare Administration PLUSminimum of 3 years of healthcare analysis experience
• Experience preferred with Performance Analytics Epic products Vizient and/or other healthcare analytical and operational improvement tools.
• Healthcare-related finance background
• Project management skills and/or experience a plus.

Knowledge SkillsAbilities:

Exceptional analytical and reasoning skills.
Ability to think independently and creatively.
Excellent interpersonal skills that include oral and written communication.
Ability to apply knowledge of business statistics.
Knowledge of healthcare delivery and financing systems.
Ability to work independently and proactively with a high degree of accuracy.
Superior word-processing spreadsheet graphics and database skills.
A self-starter who is motivated to take the initiative in project development.
Ability to organize and coordinate workloads for maximum efficiency.
Ability to actively listen and be receptive to feedback.

Additional Information:

Salary Information:

Commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply:

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Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

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This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background drug testing and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity. The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

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