Planning Analyst
Overview
In 2020 united in a fierce commitment to deliver the highest quality care and exceptional patient experience Virginia Mason and CHI Franciscan Health came together as natural partners to build a new health system centered around the patient: Virginia Mason Franciscan Health. Our combined system builds upon the scale and expertise of our nearly 300 sites of care including 11 hospitals and nearly 5000 physicians and providers. Together we are empowered to make an even greater impact on the health and well-being of our communities.
Responsibilities
This job is responsible for coordinating and providing professional support for Virginia Mason Franciscan Health (VMFH) strategic and business development planning projects/studies/processes of a quantitative and qualitative nature through researching, organizing, analyzing, interpreting and presenting complex data from a wide variety of sources. Work is performed in support of planning and decision-making on significant business development opportunities and system initiatives relating to matters such as integration/access, growth/increased market share, competitive position and physician/patient satisfaction. An incumbent acts as an internal consultant to management in developing business plans, analyzing new business opportunities and accessing technology acquisition and/or replacement. Work involves the application of strong data mining/analysis skills to complete timely and in-depth analyses and prepare and present written and verbal reports on internal, environmental and strategic topics identified by senior management. An incumbent is responsible for identifying the most credible data sources, abstracting techniques and presentation format to produce high quality results targeted to the intended audience.
Work involves significant management contact to: 1) produce presentation-ready materials which provide a strong foundation for presenting complex concepts/data to various audiences and are designed to fully inform and influence decision-making processes; 2) explain/interpret data, report content and/or results achieved; 3) facilitate understanding of the information needed to support clinical practices/organizational priorities and provide actionable opportunities for improvement. An incumbent must demonstrate significant skill in managing projects and in explaining data that may be unanticipated and/or challenged as to methodology and/or accuracy.
Considerable knowledge of the principles, professional standards, practices, methodologies and tools relating to strategic business planning and business development and the ability to understand/forecast future health-care related market/economic/regulatory conditions and development trends and consider appropriately in planning/business development activities is required. A solid understanding of healthcare planning resources (e.g. SG2, Truven, etc) and other key data sources/methodologies for accessing/gathering/interpreting information relevant to trending, feasibility, financial and growth studies in support of the development of service line strategic plans and other system-related initiatives is also required.
Qualifications
Education/Work Experience Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree in business or healthcare administration, planning or other related discipline, and four years of related work experience that would demonstrate attainment of the requisite Job Knowledge/Skills.
- Equivalent additional qualifying work experience may be substituted for up to two years of the education requirement.
- Master’s degree in business or healthcare Administration or other related discipline may be substituted for two years of the work experience requirement.
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Are you ready to make a real impact in the healthcare industry? Virginia Mason Franciscan Health is looking for a talented Planning Analyst to join our amazing team in Tacoma! This is not just any job; it’s an opportunity to play a crucial role in shaping the future of healthcare through strategic planning and business development. As a Planning Analyst, you’ll have the exciting responsibility of coordinating a wide range of projects and processes that are grounded in both qualitative and quantitative data. You’ll find yourself analyzing complex datasets, researching market trends, and interpreting findings to support our management team in making informed decisions that enhance patient care and operational efficiencies. Imagine being a key internal consultant, empowering leadership with high-quality reports and presentations that influence our strategic direction. You’ll need a knack for data mining and analysis, as well as exceptional project management skills to ensure everything runs smoothly. If you are passionate about leveraging data to drive improvements in health systems and have a solid understanding of healthcare market dynamics, we encourage you to apply! Join us to make a difference in the lives of our patients and community. If this sounds like the right fit for you, we can't wait to hear from you!
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