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 Decision Support Specialist - Aurora, Colorado, United States

   
Job information
Posted by: Kaiser Permanente 
Hiring entity type: Health and Medical Svcs. 
Work authorization: Not Specified for United States
Position type: Direct Hire, Full-Time 
Compensation: ******
Benefits: See below
Relocation: Not specified 
Position functions: Accounting
 
Travel: Unspecified 
Accept candidates: from anywhere 
Languages: English - Fluent
 
Minimum education: See below 
Minimum years experience: See below 
Resumes accepted in: English
Cover letter: No cover letter requested
Job code: 592710 / Latpro-2482658 
Date posted: May-16-2013
State, Zip: Colorado, 80011

Description

As a member of Kaiser Permanente Colorado's team, you'll be proud of the contributions you make every day. From our financial professionals and IT team members to our RNs and physicians on the front line of care-we work together to advocate the health and well-being of our members, colleagues, and communities. And we do it all in an environment known for breathtaking scenery. Maintaining a close relationship with the natural beauty that surrounds them, the cities of Denver, Boulder, Longmont, and Colorado Springs offer something for everyone-from historic districts to family neighborhoods to world-class ski resort trails. Prepare to be inspired.

Provides project management & analytical consulting & business decision support to the Decision Support Department & various business units within Kaiser Permanente. Maintains & supports a culture of compliance, ethics & integrity. Maintains knowledge of policies & procedures & performs in accordance w/ the Principles of Responsibilities & applicable regulatory requirements, external laws & accreditation standards. Appropriately reports observed fraud or abuse.

Essential Functions:
- Performs project management support for the DSS department, including development of project plans & leading special projects using the DSS datasets
- Designs & develops new reporting capabilities using the DSS datasets
- Consults & interacts w/ multiple functions in the organization in the use & improvement in the usability of the DSS datasets
- Analyzes, extracts & provides costing information necessary to maintain the DSS system
- Trains department divisional managers & staff in the concepts of cost accounting & develops relationships to ensure acceptance & appropriate maintenance of the system
- Develops ongoing controls to ensure accurate & complete transfer of data to DSS
- Reviews current processes & makes recommendations for improvements & implements changes
- Performs other duties as assigned by management - In addition to defined technical requirements, accountable for consistently demonstrating service behaviors & principles defined by the KP Service Quality Credo, the KP Mission as well as specific departmental/organizational initiatives
- Also accountable for consistently demonstrating the knowledge, skills, abilities, & behaviors necessary to provide superior & culturally sensitive service to each other, to our members, & to purchasers, contracted providers & vendors



Requirements

Basic Qualifications:
- A minimum of 6 years of progressive accounting or financial experience
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in business, accounting, finance or related area
- Personal computer spreadsheet, word processing & project management application experience
- General knowledge of mainframe computer applications related to database maintenance & reporting required
- Excellent written & oral communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:
- Master's degree preferred
- Cost accounting experience in a health care setting preferred
- Health care benchmarking experience preferred
- Experience in implementing & supporting the Avega Alliance Decision Support System preferred



Primary Location: Colorado-Aurora

Scheduled Hours (1-40): 40

Shift: Day

Working Days: Monday - Friday

Working Hours Start: 8:00 AM

Working Hours End: 5:00 PM

Schedule: Full-time

Job Type: Standard

Employee Status: Regular

Employee Group: Salaried Employees

Job Level: Individual Contributor

Job: Accounting, Finance and Actuarial Services

Public Department Name: Decision Support Department

Travel: No

Job Eligible for Benefits: Yes

External hires must pass a background check/drug screen. We are proud to be an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

 

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