Job Description

East Georgia Regional Medical Center provides generations of families in the Statesboro area and surrounding communities with quality care, close to home. We are dedicated to delivering technologically advanced medical attention in a respectful, caring environment. Our medical center is equipped with 149 patient rooms, all of which are private.

East Georgia Regional Medical Center features a Women’s Pavilion, an adjacent medical office building and an outpatient diagnostic imaging center. The hospital is accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations, a distinction awarded only to those health care facilities that maintain the highest standards of quality. It was named to the Georgia Hospital Association’s Partnership for Health and Accountability Core Measures Honor Roll.

The health care team at East Georgia Regional Medical Center consists of more than 800 employees and more than 100 physicians representing a wide range of specialties. The expansion of medical services and professionals, along with major investments in technology, has firmly established EGRMC’s reputation for providing a higher medical standard.

The medical center features a 24-hour, physician-staffed emergency department, Level II neonatal center, minimally invasive robotic-assisted surgical services, round-the-clock hospitalist care, same-day surgery and ambulatory care, sleep lab, pain management clinic, wound healing center, endoscopy center, cardiac rehabilitation program, cardiac catheterization lab, inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation (physical therapy, occupational therapy and speech therapy), in-house dialysis, laboratory services, interventional radiology, teleneurology, telestroke and tele-infectious disease services, and a wide spectrum of diagnostic imaging equipment.

 

Job Summary

The Assistant Chief Financial Officer assists with the financial and functional decision-making necessary for the successful attainment of the hospital's mission. Provide leadership on expense management, productivity, utilization review, revenue cycle, budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis and capital planning. Works closely with Shared Business Partners in accounting, patient access, health information management, revenue management, physician practice services, corporate managed care and human resources to maximize daily and monthly financial operations. Develop skills and knowledge need necessary to advance to a Chief Financial Officer position at another network hospital.

Essential Functions

Assists with the overall financial operations of the acute-care facility including accounting, budgetary, audits, tax and other financial planning activities within the hospital organization; including management of respective department leaders. In conjunction with the hospital executive leadership team, develop and implement policies and procedures, short- and long-range goals, objectives and plans. Analyzes costs, operations and forecasts data on service lines in coordination with other senior leadership colleagues to monitor progress in meeting financial targets. Assists the Chief Financial Officer in contributing financial expertise in the planning of new services that generate additional sources of profitable revenue. Participate in the hospital's monthly operation reviews as well as participating in corporate office meetings as deemed necessary. Assists the Chief Financial Officer to ensure the hospital meets necessary financial regulatory and compliance requirements. Represents the hospital at medical staff meetings, hospital board of director meetings, community meetings and patient visits as well as requested. Develop business acumen, leadership and hospital operations knowledge necessary to advance to the CFO level. Performs other duties as assigned. Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Business related field required Master's Degree in Accounting, Business Administrations or Healthcare Administration preferred 3-6 years of financial/accounting progressive experience in a healthcare environment required 2-4 years Experience in a proprietary hospital system preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Verbal and written communication skills. Project management skills. Financial management and analysis experience in health care Comprehensive knowledge of US GAAP principles. Strong organizational and time management skills Interpersonal and customer service skills. Displays an appreciation of the goals, values and culture of the organization and how they impact investment strategy. Ability to analyze financial data. Working knowledge of hospital practices and protocols as well as applicable regulations and guidelines. Strong time-management and organizational skills Solid strategic thinker and problem solver Computer literacy appropriate for the position; must have superior spreadsheet and financial modeling skills.