Job Description

University of Utah Job Description

Job Summary

Provides strategic financial analysis to department management; coordinates program and operations research and analysis; and provides successful planning, administration and execution of a specific program(s). Provides information related to planning, policy development, work methods and procedures, manpower utilization, organizational structure, distribution of assignments and information management.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Health Care Administration, Accounting, Finance or related field, or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience) and four years of progressively more responsible management analyst experience; and demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills required.

A Master’s degree in a related field is preferred.

This position is patient-sensitive and must fulfill all associated vaccination requirements, or be approved for an exemption, prior to the first day of work. We protect our patients, coworkers and community by requiring all patient-sensitive employees to be immunized according to CDC standards and hospital policy. Limited exemptions may be made for documented medical contraindications or religious beliefs that object to vaccinations.

Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.

Disclaimer

This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.  It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

Essential Functions

1. Provides information related to planning, policy development, work methods and procedures, manpower utilization, organizational structure, distribution of assignments, information management.
2. Provides program and operations research and analysis.
3. Conducts studies, productivity analyses and surveys to improve systems.
4. Analyzes new program plans, goals and objectives.
5. Assists in the preparation and evaluation of special projects.
6. Facilitates and conducts management team group processes.
7. Designs forms tables, graphs and charts to for summarizing information.
8. Determines statistical methods used to analyze data.
9. Develops and implements policies and procedures related to department/University financial issues.

10. May be assigned special projects requiring a knowledge of governmental and business accounting practices.

Problem Solving

Representative challenges of this position include providing key decision makers an objective view regarding products or services and values; and applying theoretical concepts to practical applications.

Comments

Work Environment and Level of Frequency typically required

Nearly Continuously: Office environment.

Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be required

Nearly Continuously: Sitting, hearing, listening, talking.

Often: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing), walking. 

Seldom: Bending, reaching overhead.

The staff member must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit.  The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of life span growth and development and the ability to assess data regarding the patient's status and provide care as described in the department's policies and procedures manual.