Financial Resource Analyst

Title: Financial Resource Analyst

Location: Salem United States

Job Description:

Agency:

Oregon Health Authority

Salary Range:

$4,409 - $6,736

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Financial Resource Analyst (Program Analyst 1) Evergreen

Job Description:

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Financial Resource Analyst (Program Analyst 1)

A resume and cover letter are required to be attached to your application to be considered for this position.

The Oregon State Hospital (OSH) is seeking a Financial Resource Analyst to maximize revenue related to the cost of hospital care. This includes obtaining complete and accurate financial information for patients admitted to the state psychiatric hospitals; establishing charges for cost of care based on available third-party resources and the patient's ability to pay; and pursuing payment of patient responsibility for the cost of care. PFS provides centralized billing and collection services which enables the department to receive revenue in support of business operations at Oregon State Hospitals. PFS also provides coordinated and specialized services for revenue collection through its billing, revenue services, and collection units.

The Oregon State Hospital provides patient-centered, psychiatric treatment for adults from throughout the state who need hospital-level care. Our primary goal is to help people recover from their illness and return to the community. Our services include psychiatric evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment, as well as community outreach and peer support. Watch "Welcome to the Oregon State Hospital" video here.

For a full review of the position description, please click here.

If this opportunity aligns with your strengths, background, and commitment to fostering inclusivity, we encourage you to apply! At the Oregon Health Authority (OHA), we value diversity and encourage applicants from all backgrounds and experiences to help us build a stronger, more equitable future for all.

What We Are Looking For

Minimum Qualifications

These qualifications must be visible in your application for you to be considered for this position.

A bachelor's degree in business, public administration, the behavioral or social sciences, or a degree related to healthcare and/or insurance benefits administration.

OR

Any combination of experience or education equivalent to three years technical-level experience related to healthcare and/or insurance benefits administration.

Desired Attributes

The following list contains skills and lived experiences that we have identified as key to being successful in this role at OHA. These are the attributes we are looking for in our top candidate. If you possess any of these, please let us know in your application.

• Experience communicating effectively verbally and in writing with a broad audience including attorneys, conservators, patients, the public, federal and state agencies, and many others.

• Ability to maintain composure and professional conduct when confronted by hostile or uncooperative persons.

• Proficiency in math and accounting.

• Ability to understand complex rules and regulations and apply them to a broad range of individual cases.

• Experience exercising a great deal of tact and patience to effectively work with patients, their representatives, and direct care and other hospital staff, and not to interfere with the priorities of treatment.

• Experience working collaboratively in a team setting.

• Proficient computer and typing skills.

Preference Statement

Preference will be extended to applicants with healthcare and/or insurance benefits administration experience.

Application Guidance

How to Apply

Submission requirements: At the time of application, please ensure the work history in your applicant profile is up to date. Attach a current copy of your resume, cover letter, and answer all supplemental questions. Your application will be rejected if a resume and cover letter are not included with your application materials.

• External Candidates: Visit the State of Oregon job opportunities webpage to submit your application. Be sure to follow all application submission requirements.

• Internal Candidates: Current State of Oregon employees must apply through their employee Workday login. Be sure to follow all application submission requirements.

After You Apply

• Before the job announcement closes, log in to your Workday account to check for pending tasks under "My Applications" and then complete them.

• Remember to check your email (including your junk folder) and Workday inbox for updates on your application.

• We value our veterans! To ensure the security of your information, kindly follow the instructions for how to submit your Veteran documents for preference found here. Please do not attach your Veterans' preference documentation in the Resume/CV field of your application.

Reminders

• Your candidate profile and application materials are great opportunities to showcase your interest in the position and highlight your skills, qualifications and experience. Submissions will be screened for consistency and communication skills, including attention to detail, spelling, and grammar. For more tips and guidance, check out What you need to know to get the job!

• This announcement is posted to advertise for one full-time, permanent, classified Financial Resource Analyst (Program Analyst 1) position based in Salem, Oregon.

• This position works in-office; however, some remote work may be approved. Please check SECTION 4. WORKING CONDITIONS, of the position description linked above to review more details regarding the details surrounding the working conditions.

• Please download and save a copy of this job announcement and linked position description, as it is not available after the application deadline. For questions about the announcement, or if you require an alternate format to apply, please contact the senior recruiter, Cyndi Phipps-Roman by emailing cynthia.phipps-roman@oha.oregon.gov or calling 503-569-0066.

Benefits of Joining Our Team

We offer a workplace that balances productivity with enjoyment and promotes an atmosphere of mutual respect, dedication, and enthusiasm. If your passion drives you to have pursue a meaningful career that changes lives, the Oregon Health Authority is the place for you. We also offer a competitive benefits package including:

• Excellent medical, vision, and dental benefits package for the employee and qualified family members with a very low monthly out-of-pocket cost.

• Optional life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, deferred compensation savings program, and flexible spending accounts for health care and childcare expenses.

• Employee benefits include 11 paid holidays, 3 personal business days, 8 hours of monthly sick leave, and vacation accrual starting at 8 hours per month.

• Possible eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

• Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP).

• Training opportunities that will help grow your career with the State of Oregon.

Additional Details

• Employment is contingent upon a criminal records background check, an abuse check, and a driving records check that meet OHA criteria at the time of hire and throughout employment.

• The information in your application will be used to complete an Equal Pay Analysis to determine salary placement upon hire. Visit the Department of Administrative Services Equal Pay Analysis Webpage for more information.

• The salary listed is the non-PERS qualifying salary range. If the successful candidate is PERS qualifying, the salary range will reflect the additional 6.95%. Review the Classification and Compensation page for more details on the classification.

• OHA does not offer visa sponsorship. Within three days of hire, applicants will be required to complete I-9 documentation and confirm authorization to work in the United States. OHA will use E-Verify to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States. If your employment authorization and documentation is contingent on sponsorship now or in the future, you will not meet agency employment eligibility standards.

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The Oregon Health Authority is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer, committed to fair employment practices and pay equity for all employees. We do not discriminate based on any protected class-including race, sex, veteran status, disability, age, color, religion, national origin, marital status, or sexual orientation-and we do not screen applicants based on current or past compensation. Salary is determined through a fair review of your education, experience, and training as it relates to the position.

OHA is an anti-racist organization working to eliminate health inequities and dismantle structural barriers that impact underserved communities. Join us in advancing our Strategic Plan and building a more equitable Oregon.