Community Health Systems is seeking an Analyst I who will play a critical role in leveraging data to drive strategic decision-making. The Analyst I will provide analytical support to improve operational efficiency through data processing, statistical modeling, and effective communication of findings to stakeholders.
Works with benchmarking data to trend supply utilization across the system to identify opportunities for supply cost reduction for medical products, equipment, and services. Work collaboratively with the Category Team to refine analysis
Performs comparative financial analysis utilizing vendor sourcing proposals (RFPs), market share data and supply/equipment/service costs. Work with HealthTrust and vendors to obtain/validate cross-reference and proper categorization of products
Assists in contract implementation by working with the Category team to provide data used in communication to facilities including development of product, service, and equipment formularies and ability to limit vendors and products
Responds to a variety of ad hoc requests for information from CHS Supply Chain, Contracting Teams, HealthTrust, and local facilities, leveraging a variety of data sources (Oracle, HealthTrust Valifyt, CatScan, and Scrubs)
Creates reports and synthesize findings to ensure the Category Team is able to present the ‘full picture’ to supply chain leadership, Service Lines and operational/clinical stakeholders. Work to move any standardized reports to the SBO Reporting and Analytics team for utilization of CHS standard reports and dashboards
Develops and maintains data categorization reporting tools. Perform data cleansing and validation of items within categories based on vendor and HealthTrust information
Performs other duties as assigned
Maintains regular and reliable attendance
Complies with all policies and standards
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Healthcare, Business, or Finance required
1-2 years experience with complex data/financial analysis, budgeting, benchmarking, working with multiple information systems, database design and data management required
Ability to travel occasionally as needed
Strong analytical and problem solving skills with the ability to perform multiple, complex functions for which timeliness and accuracy is critical
Demonstrated success using data from disparate sources to perform analytics in support of a variety of business initiatives. Able to cleanse, match, organize and audit data as needed
Understands financial decision making and is able to calculate discounts, percentages, ratios, fractions and apply mathematical concepts to practical situations
Experience delivering virtual presentations to large audiences, with the ability to communicate complex information clearly and confidently
Expert level skill in the use of Microsoft Excel and Access. SQL is a plus
Must be proficient with the Microsoft Office Suite, Internet navigation, database management, desktop publishing, spreadsheet, and graphic presentation packages
Preferred
Master's Degree in Accounting, Business Administration or Finance preferred
1-2 years working knowledge of healthcare supply chain, POs, financial and non-financial healthcare measures preferred
Working knowledge of healthcare supply chain, POs, financial and non-financial healthcare measures preferred
Benefits
Community Health Systems is one of the nation's leading healthcare providers.
