Job Description

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate shall not be a factor in employment for this position. Due to the nature of hospital services, it may become necessary to work extended hours.

POSITION SUMMARY

This position has the responsibility of planning, organizing and directing the fiscal services of HMHD, including the development, interpretation, coordination and administration of the District's policies on finance, accounting, insurance, compliance and auditing. Additionally, this position provides a strategic financial perspective into the future growth activities of the District.

POSITION SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Reports To:

+ CEO

Supervises:

Director of PFS, Director of Decision Support, Director of Resource Management, Controller, Administrative Assistant, Payroll, and Accounting

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Education

+ Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field with MBA or CPA.

Minimum Work Experience

+ Seven years of finance experience in a hospital or health system including five years of experience as a financial executive for a substantive operating site.

Required Licenses/Certifications

+ None

Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

+ A proven leader of people with a track record of attracting and developing an outstanding team of managers and achieving results through the abilities of others. Proven financial planning and leadership skills, combined with deep-rooted commitment to the values of honesty and integrity.

Preferred Qualification

+ None

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Long periods of sitting, extensive use of computers, ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

QUALITY BEHAVIORAL EXPECTATIONS

Generally and in all job specific duties: Uses critical thinking skills to determine evidence based solutions. Systematically gathers and reviews pertinent information to prevent errors (PDCA - Plan, Do, Check, Act). Pursues individual or team learning and growth opportunities to continually build skills. Understands and abides by all safety regulations.

SERVICE EXCELLENCE BEHAVIORAL EXPECTATIONS

Generally and in all job specific duties: Maintains patient confidentiality. Rounds regularly with patients, direct reports and/or customers. Uses telephone and elevator etiquette. Acts as an employee ambassador. Committed to know hospital service lines and shows pride in our organization. Uses AIDET when dealing with internal or external customers.

FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY BEHAVIORAL EXPECTATIONS

Generally and in all job specific duties: Takes responsibility for solving problems. Treats company resources responsibly. Performs work functions timely and accurately. Respects our environment; keeps public areas neat and clean and returns supplies to the appropriate areas

PEOPLE BEHAVIORAL EXPECTATIONS

Generally and in all job specific duties: Supports the team through good attendance. Maintains a professional appearance. Creates a positive team environment; flexible and supportive setting an example of cooperation. Uses meaningful communication; provides honest feedback that is valuable and not critical and discourages negative talk and gossip. Respect co-workers.

JOB SPECIFIC FUNCTIONS

Reinforces HMHD's values, promotes HMHD's Compliance Plan and demonstrates proficiency in understanding of training materials and applicable laws and standards.

Completes the required corporate integrity and compliance training and education programs and ensures department employees complete their required education (in a timely manner) according to HMHD policies.

Assists the Compliance Officer and the Executive Compliance Committee in identifying "high risk" issues within his/her department.

Complies with all HIPAA standards.

Responsible and accountable for internal and/or external customer service scores.

Plans, organizes and directs the activities of the financial offices of Hunt Memorial Hospital District.

Responsible for the direction and supervision of the following departments, General Accounting, Patient Accounting, Cost Accounting, Resource Management and Payroll.

Responsible for the organization and negotiation with third party payors for optimal reimbursement, and contract performance of managed care contracts.

Administration of all Medicare & Medicaid Reimbursement issues including the completion and review of the annual cost reports.

Responsible for the administration and coordination of the independent audit activities of the District. Responsibility also includes review of all proposed audit adjustment and completion of appropriate work papers.

Responsible for the investment of District funds in compliance with the Board Investment policy and security of investment principal and optimization of investment returns.

Administer the debt structure of the District, ensuring prompt and timely payment of debt instruments and periodic reviews of such debt instruments to ensure their most advantageous structure, cost and terms.

Assist in the review of insurance policies of the District in order to maintain appropriate coverage at the least costly rates and superior service.

Review of internal control activities to minimize the level of risk of fraud against the district.

Responsible for the financial evaluation of new business ventures, and/or capital and equipment acquisitions as they are considered by the District.

Coordinate, and develop the annual operating, service demand, capital, and cash flow budgets of the District.

Administer and direct the activities of the District relating to the development, implementation and utilization of an appropriate productivity management system for the District

Perform activities commensurate with the development of the team approach, i.e., being a team player and/or leader.

Must have substantial experience working within Cerner.

Assist as needed in the development of the current and future HFDC activities of the District.

Responsible for the planning, directing, facilitating, and the presenting of proposals to Hunt Memorial Hospital District Finance Committee and the Board of Directors as required.

Responsible for the review of management and service contracts in order to optimize the District's interests.

Organize and administer the payment of Physician subsidies as determined by the contractual arrangement.

* Administration and review of the payment schedules for the District's construction projects in order to ensure timely and accurate payments.