Decision Support Project Specialist jobs in Sacramento, CA

This position is responsible for leading and directing the Business Services/Contracts Analytics, Costing/Benchmarking, and Data Integrity teams within Decision Support Services. The position will lead the analysis of strategic objectives and projects, guide Service Line program development/reporting, provide leadership in areas of contract management analytics, managed care analysis, cost accounting methodologies, benchmarking, dashboard analytics, utilization trends, analytics training, and program development. This position will also coach, counsel, and train teams in order to maintain current processes, develop new processes, and find innovative solutions to support institutional strategic goals. Coordinate, plan and implement Business Analytics applications and reporting for UC Davis Health (UCDH) leadership utilizing Tableau and other analytic tools.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, Health Care Administration, or related field.
• Experience in building, leading, supporting, and motivating effective teams.
• Experience effectively presenting complex information to diverse groups, support findings and collaboratively driving change based on organizational goals and strategic objectives.
• Demonstrated ability to gather information from multiple sources and analyze applicability and appropriateness and develop efficient workflow and subsequent business tools and documents.
• Experience processing, managing, and analyzing data required, preferably healthcare data is required.
• The position requires in-depth financial knowledge, management skills, strong analytical abilities and understanding of hospital operations. Financial knowledge includes: advanced financial and accounting principles, ability to read and interpret financial and statistical reports.
• Strong computer skills preferred including MS Excel, PowerPoint, and data analytics tools such as Tableau or Power BI.
• Knowledge of accounting, financial concepts, medical record coding (ICD, DRG, CPT), medical terminology and healthcare reimbursement is desired.
• Able to facilitate or actively participate in working groups while using interpersonal skills to achieve results.
• Able to use critical thinking skills to recognize opportunities, report on the financial impact of proposed actions and work with leadership to develop appropriate business strategies is desired.
• Able to manage multiple tasks and projects, prioritize and meet deadlines while openly communicating project status to customers and using interpersonal skills to negotiate deadlines.
• Able to identify and resolve issues impacting team performance and/or project outcome.
• Ability to develop a team of manager and analysts to perform advanced analysis using a variety of computer applications.
• Strong management skills with a team orientation.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization and present complex financial concepts effectively to a non-financial audience.
• Ability to develop positive professional relationships with all levels of the organization.
• Ability to make sound decisions and employee effective problem solving techniques to analyze complex problems or information in an objective manner, derive logical conclusions, and initiate appropriate actions for effective resolution and follow through.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred Education/Experience

• Master’s degree (MBA, MHA, MS)
• Experience in a large academic healthcare setting.
• Project management experience
• Experience managing Decision Support teams in a complex organization.

Applicants are strongly encouraged to submit a resume and cover letter with their application.

We offer exceptional employment benefits including medical, dental, and vision plans, generous paid vacations and holidays, excellent retirement savings and investment plans, continuing education, and reduced fee and scholarship programs.

THIS IS NOT AN H1- B OPPORTUNITY

Special Requirements

This position may be subject to a criminal background investigation, drug screen, Live Scan fingerprinting, medical evaluation clearance, and functional capacity assessment.

The University of California has implemented a SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Vaccination Program SARS-CoV-2 Vaccination Policy (ucop.edu) covering all employees. To be compliant with the policy, employees must submit proof of vaccination or a University-approved exception or deferral.

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At UC Davis, we’re solving life’s most urgent challenges to bring a fuller, healthier, and more resilient world within reach. We grow from every challenge we take on and we don’t just maintain - we improve. We recognize that creating an inclusive and intellectually vibrant organization means understanding and valuing both our individual differences and our common ground. The most comprehensive solutions come from the most diverse minds, and you belong here.

As you consider joining UC Davis, please explore our Principles of Community, our Clinical Strategic Plan and strategic vision for research and education, and our latest efforts to outgrow the expected.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.

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