Via Christi Health`s rich history of serving the people of Kansas and the surrounding region dates back more than 100 years to the healing ministries of our founding congregations. Today, Via Christi Health is the largest provider of health care services in Kansas. We serve Kansas and northeast Oklahoma through our doctors, hospitals, senior villages and health services.
Position Summary: The Vice President Finance & Chief Financial Officer (CFO) for Mercy Regional Health Center is responsible for supporting and administering all fiscal matters for the assigned ministries in Pittsburg in accordance with Via Christi Health policies and procedures.
Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, VCH and matrix to the President Mercy Regional Health Center, the CFO administers policy, participates in setting management objectives, develops and evaluates new and existing programs and services and supports the development and implementation of strategic plans.
The CFO plans, organizes, and administers the fiscal services functions, including the development, interpretation, coordination, and administration of the System policies on budgeting, capital planning, contracted management, physician and provider revenue cycle, patient access, internal audit and organizational integrity. Accountability includes the assurance that the organizations vision, mission, and values are evident in the strategic planning, management, operations, and organizational culture of the ministry.
The CFO is responsible for coordinating with the Via Christi Health Chief Financial Officer for hospital & physician business office, managed care contracting, decision support and cost accounting, finance, accounting, insurance, financial/accounting systems, cash management, internal controls, revenue cycle, and materials management.
The CFO is also responsible for supervision of the dietetics, facilities, environmental and laundry services, and health information management departments.
The CFO collaborates with ministry leadership in developing sound business plans and critical financial success factors. The CFO supports the goals and mission of Via Christi Health and is a financial resource for other ministries.
The CFO is the lead executive supporting the Board of Directors Finance Committee. The CFO also participates on related Boards as assigned.
Key Responsibilities/Essential Functions:
Demonstrates a solid understanding of system and business processes, as well as healthcare financial issues.
Possesses a contemporary knowledge of accounting practice, regulations and trends.
Solves problems in an atmosphere of trust.
Evaluates business opportunities
Coordinates due diligence efforts related to business acquisitions.
Meets customer needs while maintaining compliance with ethical standards and regulatory requirements.
Ensures the appropriate levels of internal control, data integrity and transparency.
Has a strong knowledge of GAAP, federal and local tax regulations and Medicare and Medicaid regulations.
Ensures accurate and timely information and reporting is conveyed to leadership.
Integrates assigned areas of operations in the Pittsburg market
Develops teamwork and management skills.
Develops long range financial plan (revenue, expense and capital).
Develops and implements policies/procedures that guide and support provision of services in assigned areas.
Continuously assesses and improves performance of services provided.
Identifies critical financial success factors and oversees implementation of plan.
Participates in selection of sources for needed services not provided by the division or organization.
Manages employees through subordinates and other managers.
Establishes performance goals, allocates resources, and assesses policies for direct subordinates.
Maintains knowledge of issues and trends impacting the organizations programs, service area and relationships to other institutions and providers.
Develops and recommends department operating budgets. Prepares department reports and statistics for administrative purposes.
Manages the hospitals financial resources.
Participates with leaders from the hospital governing body, management, medical staff, and employees in developing the system mission, strategic plan, governing policies, and standards.
Fosters an environment, which respects human dignity, protects human rights, and promotes human development to actualize the values and philosophy of Via Christi Health.
Supervises and coordinates the functions of patient financial services, admission and registration, materials management, information systems, accounting, organizational integrity, and health information management.
Recommend budget planning guidelines to the Board, and coordinates preparation of current operating and capital budgets with Administration.
Prepares reports outlining medical centers financial position in all areas of assets, liabilities, income and expense, based on past, present, and planned future operations.
Performs cost studies involving third parties and hospital auditing firm representatives.
Organizes and maintains an effective system of accounting and cost determination. Reviews and modifies cost system and data collection to ensure maximum cost reimbursement for patient services.
May perform other duties as assigned or requested
Management Responsibilities: This position is responsible for executive level management of all finance professionals.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
Qualifications:
Education and/or Experience
Bachelors degree in accounting or business administration with an accounting concentration from an accredited college or university.
Masters preferred.
Four years progressively responsible experience in financial management in a field related to healthcare including experience with and/or knowledge of federal, state, and local laws regulating the healthcare industry.
Behavioral Skills
A personal presence which is characterized by a sense of honesty, integrity and caring with the ability to inspire and motivate others to promote the philosophy, mission, vision, goals and values of Via Christi Health.
Must display good verbal and written communication skills, and be able to professionally receive and follow oral instructions.
Able to understand and relate to the theories behind several related concepts, remember multiple tasks/assignments given to self and others over a period of time, and communicate verbally and in written form using advanced level vocabulary and skills.
Must inspire confidence through the strength of his or her intellect, leadership style and ability to manage cultural change and interpersonal relationships at all levels.
Competency to operate within a System structure and to create the efficiency and effectiveness through system operations.
Strong leadership skills in applying and assessing integration strategies to meet both ministry and system objectives.
Technical Skills
Strategist and visionary skills
Strong marketing and management skills, managed care skills, and negotiating skills.
Entrepreneurial and innovative
Respected by physicians
Computer skills including word processing and E-mail.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
Certified Public Accountant preferred
Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodationsmay be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/ or a negligible amount of force frequently. Involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing, but may involve walking or standing.
Frequently required to sit in a stationary position.
Occasionally performs activities that require stooping, bending and reaching, squatting, balancing, and trunk twisting throughout the day.
Constantly able to communicate verbally and in written form.
Frequently able to detect and discern both loud and soft sounds such as phone calls and customer questions.
Constantly able to use hands and fingers to type, write, and file.
Frequently able to use near vision for viewing computer monitor and written materials.
Occasionally required to detect unusual odors that could indicate environmental issues.
Working Conditions:
Works in a medical-surgical hospital. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to patients with communicable diseases. May work around hazardous materials, including radiation, chemotherapy agents, and biohazards. May be exposed to blood, body fluids, fumes, or airborne particles, and sharp objects potentially contaminated with blood borne pathogens or other infectious agents.
Additionally makes site visits to banks, schools manufacturing plants and various other local businesses.
Well light, climate controlled work environment
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Position Scope/Patient Population:
This position may have direct patient contact providing/assisting adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
Via Christi Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
