Serves as a Compensation Team lead for strategic initiatives including integrations and activations, process improvement and model design projects, as assigned. Assists Director of Operations and President of St. Mary’s Medical Group in detailed review of physician compensation models, employment agreements, provider services agreements. Gathers requested data, analyzes, models and prepares reports as requested by Operational Staff to support effective practice decisions on office staffing levels and provider compensation. Provides support for the successful daily administration of  St. Mary’s provider compensation program. Assists the Operations Staff with submitting information to payroll specialist within assigned bi-weekly payroll deadlines; supports in ensuring accuracy in provider payroll payments. Assists with the accurate capture and analyst team processing of all source data utilized in determining physician compensation allocations. Assists the accounting and finance teams as needed with questions relevant to provider compensation. Assists with pro forma compensation modeling for existing practices evaluating proposed new comp models. Provides guidance and support for operations regarding updates or changes to relevant policies and supports operations with report preparation; attends meetings and provides other support, as needed. Gathers requested data, analyzes, models and prepares reports as requested by Operations leadership to provide sufficient information to support effective operational decisions regarding office staffing and provider compensation. Assists operations in compliance testing and maintenance of FMV tables. Maintains excellent rapport and cooperative relationships within Finance team and throughout St. Mary’s leadership; ensures that conflicts are resolved in a constructive and timely manner. Attends organizational meetings as required. Attends regular staff meetings. Supports both the Director of Operations and the President as required with development/revision of processes, procedures and compensation programs. Assumes additional responsibility as directed. Creates a positive, professional, service-oriented work environment for staff, patients and family members by supporting the mission and values of Trinity Health Medical Group. Must be able to work effectively as a member of the Finance team.

Position Requirements:

Licensure/Certification/Registration: N/A

 Education:  Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or other relevant degree preferred.

 Experience: 6 or more years’ prior experience in physician compensation, accounting, finance or other relevant function within a healthcare industry.

Special Qualifications:

• Ability to effectively supervise and manage functional area, providing feedback and guidance to staff.
• Must be able to work effectively as a member of the Finance team.
• Thorough knowledge of finance and accounting principles; understands organizational policies related to position responsibilities.
• Ability to analyze and interpret data for appropriate and effective response. Analytical thinker that identifies issues and problems; secures and organizes relevant information. Understands and properly utilizes St. Mary’s and Trinity Health organizational structure, operations, decision-making channels and planning processes to identify potential organization problems and opportunities.
• Proficient/knowledgeable in physician compensation, accounting and finance terminology.
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations, often with a moderate to high level of complexity, during the course of performing basic job duties.
• Proficient in operating a standard desktop and Windows-based computer system, including but not limited to, payroll and accounting systems, email, e-learning, intranet, Microsoft Word and Excel, and computer navigation.  Ability to use other software as required while performing the essential functions of the job.
• Excellent communication skills in both written and verbal forms, including proper phone etiquette.  Ability to speak before groups of people, either in-person or virtually; conducts regular meetings to communicate changes, updates and department goals.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment; displays courteous and friendly demeanor. Listens and understands the customer (both internal and external), anticipates customer needs and gives high priority to customer satisfaction.
• Ability to work effectively with various levels of organizational members and diverse populations including St. Mary’s staff, providers, vendors, external customers and others, as necessary.
• Ability to cross-train in other areas of Finance in order to achieve smooth flow of all operations.
• Good organizational and time management skills to effectively juggle multiple priorities and time constraints.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and problem-solving skills, specifically as it relates to resolving payroll and accounting issues.
• Ability to travel to other office/practice sites and meeting and training locations.