County of Riverside California

ABOUT THE POSITION

The Riverside University Health System, (RUHS), is currently recruiting for a Decision Support System Manager for the Budget & Reimbursements Division at our Riverside location. The Decision Support System Manager is a journey level manager classification, reporting to an appropriate senior level manager, and is responsible for the achievement of goals, standards, and objectives for an operational unit to a department. Decision Support System Managers are responsible for the overall structure and management of decision support systems and for both professional and technical level staff engaged in programmatic financial and quality data analysis. Incumbents will be a key participant to the department in the areas of organizational strategic planning, decision-making, and policy development activities.

The most competitive candidates will possess the following:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting
• Hospital Accounting experience, (specifically cost accounting experience for a hospital or in a hospital setting)

ADDITIONAL PERTINENT INFORMATION

• Work Schedule: 9/80 schedule

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Plan, organize, and manage the administrative, financial, and technical operations of decision support systems; direct the resolution of complex administrative problems; work with stakeholders to define reporting requirements.
• Interpret and explain impact of policies, rules, and procedures on decision support unit systems and operations; determine ways to meet and/or improve ability to meet reporting requirements; interpret the impact of government regulations and related program requirements; ensure compliance with local, state, and federal laws, rules, and regulations, as well as department policies and procedures.
• Anticipate decision system support user needs and find ways to integrate data from multiple systems for ease of reporting across units; plan and allocate resources to conduct studies/projects related to decision support.
• Plan, organize, and administer the department's annual capital and operational budgets; review and evaluate the effectiveness of all decision support systems within a department or unit.
• Manage the day-to-day activities and operations of the decision support teams; interview, hire, train, and evaluate performance of staff.
• As a member of the department/agency's management team, participate in the development and implementation of operating and administrative policies; participate in the development of new programs to facilitate long and short term strategies and financial plan objectives, including maximizing reimbursements, capital budgeting, planning, and investigation of financing methods.
• Analyze, develop, implement, and deliver plans for improving data collection, warehousing, business intelligence, and application solutions; work with users of the reporting tool to determine best practice for the organization; work with database administrators to ensure that databases, which feed the reporting platforms, are designed for optimal performance.
• Participate in the formulation of service fee rates and policies based upon cost analysis, cost trend forecasting and departmental/agency financial objectives.
• Support managed care contracting, business development, strategic planning, and marketing activities using financial feasibility analysis; coordinate with team on data integration and technical financial issues.
• Collaborate with department managers and physicians to evaluate existing and proposed programs and activities, and present unbiased financial analysis to the executive team to use in their decision-making processes.
• Provide management support for value improvement, cost management, budget analysis, and efficiency by utilizing decision support team.
• Evaluate and monitor labor productivity based on department benchmarks; collaborate with departments regarding performance improvement initiatives, productivity, and determination of appropriate staffing levels.
• Conduct special studies and prepare reports on departmental/agency operations and systems; develop and implement monthly reporting, development of adhoc reports, and comprehensive analysis for product and service lines of business.
• May represent the Department/Agency Head at meetings and conferences.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree, preferably with a major in accounting, business or public administration, finance, organizational development, statistics, or a related field to the assignment. (Additional qualifying experience may substitute for the required education on the basis of 30 semester or 45 quarter units equaling one year of full-time experience.)

Experience: Four years of administrative management experience in a large public agency or health system, which included responsibility for financial and decision support systems. (Possession of a Master's degree from an accredited college or university in accounting, business or public administration, finance, organizational development, statistics, or a related field to the assignment may substitute for two years of the required experience.)

Knowledge of: Decision support system administration and reporting; applications of statistical methods to management analysis; financial, budgetary, and personnel management; general and governmental accounting principles and standards; federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations influencing department fiscal operations; modern office practices, forms, and equipment, including the application of information technology systems to decision support system and other financial functions; methods and techniques for conducting analytical studies of administrative and management practices; legislative processes of the County, state, and federal governments; principles of supervision and staff utilization.

Ability to: Analyze, plan, and direct decision support system unit operations; develop and monitor a financial system which complies with various local, state, and federal laws, rules, and regulations; analyze organizational, administrative, and budgetary matters and recommend effective courses of action; establish and maintain effective working relationships; prepare comprehensive, clear, and concise reports and correspondence; speak effectively; make effective presentations of conclusions and recommendations orally and in writing; direct, supervise, train, and evaluate the performance of subordinate employees; effectively delegate assignments and responsibilities.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

For further information regarding this posting, please contact Jasmine Watts, (jwatts@rivco.org).

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APPLICATION INFORMATION

Veteran's Preference

The County has a Veterans Preference Policy applicable to new hires. To qualify, upload a copy of your (or your spouse's) Member-4 Form DD-214 indicating dates of service, and a copy of your spouse's letter of disability (if applicable) with your application. For privacy reasons, it is recommended that you remove your social security information from the document(s). A Human Resources Representative will review the materials and determine if you qualify for veterans' preference. The Veterans Preference Policy, C-3 is available here: https://rivcocob.org/board-policies

Reasonable Accommodations

The County of Riverside is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter for the position noted above. For additional information and/or to obtain the appropriate form for requesting a reasonable accommodation, please visit the Disability Access Office web page located at: https://rc-hr.com/disability

Proof of Education

If using education to qualify or when requested by the recruiter, upload a copy of any license(s), official/unofficial transcript(s), degrees, and/or related employment documents to your NeoGov account at the time of application and before the closing date. Official or unofficial transcripts will be accepted.

If your education was completed outside of the United States, you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE).

Equal Opportunity Employer

The County of Riverside is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the County of Riverside to provide equal employment opportunities for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, or denial of medical and family care leave, or any other non-job-related factors.

Pre-Employment

All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment requirements including a criminal background investigation, which involves fingerprinting. (A felony or misdemeanor conviction may disqualify the applicant from County employment). A pre-employment physical examination and background check may be required.

Probationary Period

As an Approved Local Merit System, all County of Riverside employees, except those serving "At Will," are subject to the probationary period provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding, County Resolution, or Salary Ordinance. Temporary and Per Diem employees serve at the pleasure of the agency/department head.

General Information

Current County of Riverside and/or current employees of the hiring department may receive priority consideration. Qualified candidates may be considered for future County vacancies.

Job postings may close without notice based on application volume. Submit your complete application by the recruitment close date; no late applications are accepted. Ensure all relevant experience/education is reflected on your application/resume, as a failure to demonstrate position requirements may disqualify applicants. A description of job duties directly copied from the job classification or job posting will not be considered.

Please read and follow any special application instructions on this posting. Click the 'Apply' link located on this page to submit your application. For additional instructions on the application process, examinations, Veteran's preference, pre-employment accommodation or other employment questions, please refer to our web site, www.rc-hr.com.

If you are experiencing technical problems, you may contact the governmentjobs.com applicant support desk Monday through Friday, 6 am to 5 pm Pacific Time at support@governmentjobs.com or toll-free 1-855-524-5627.

MEDICAL/DENTAL INSURANCE: A Flexible Benefit Credit is provided on a monthly basis as governed by the Management Resolution or applicable bargaining unit. Vision coverage is provided through Vision Service Plan (VSP) at no cost to employee or eligible dependents.

Note: Employees on assignment through the Temporary Assignment Program (TAP) receive different benefits. See the list here.

MISCELLANEOUS RETIREMENT: County of Riverside has three retirement Tiers through the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS).

• Tier I (Classic Member – Formula 3% @ 60): Applicable to current and former County of Riverside local miscellaneous employees hired prior to 08/24/2012 and did not withdraw CalPERS contributions. The employee contribution is eight (8%) percent.
• Tier II (Classic Member – Formula 2% @ 60): Applicable to local miscellaneous employees 1) hired after 08/23/2012 through 12/31/2012; 2) Previously employed with another CalPERS contracting public agency or a reciprocal retirement system, with a break in service of less than six months between the separation date with the previous employer and the appointment date with the County of Riverside. The employee contribution is seven (7%) percent.
• Tier III (PEPRA New Member - Formula 2% @ 62): Applicable to CalPERS local miscellaneous new members hired on or after the implementation of the Public Employees' Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA) which took effect January 1, 2013. Effective July 1, 2023, the employee contributions are 7.25% and will increase to 7.75% effective July 1, 2024.

A new member is defined as any of the following:

1. A new hire who enters CalPERS membership for the first time on or after January 1, 2013, and who has no prior membership in any California Public Retirement System.
2. A new hire who enters CalPERS membership for the first time on or after January 1, 2013, and who was a member with another California Public Retirement System prior to that date, but who is not subject to reciprocity upon joining CalPERS.
3. A member who first established CalPERS membership prior to January 1, 2013, and who is rehired by a different CalPERS agency after a break in service of greater than six (6) months.

CalPERS refers to all members that do not fit within the definition of a new member as "classic members".

Contribution rates are subject to change based on the County of Riverside annual actuarial valuation.

Note:

This summary is for general information purposes only. Additional questions regarding retirement formulas can be sent to retirement@rivco.org or by calling the Benefits Information Line at (951) 955-4981,

Option 2.

If you have prior service credit with another CalPERS agency or within agencies, please contact CalPERS at (888) 225-7377 to determine which retirement tier would be applicable to you. CalPERS is governed by the Public Employees' Retirement Law. The Retirement Law is complex and subject to change. If there's any conflict between this summary and the law, the law will prevail over this summary.

DEFERRED COMPENSATION: Voluntary employee contribution with a choice between two 457 deferred compensation plan options.

401(a) MONEY PURCHASE PLAN: County contribution of $50 per pay period towards choice between two 401(a) plan providers.

ANNUAL LEAVE (Bi-Weekly Accrual):

0 < 36 months = 8.92 Hours

36 to <108 months = 10.46 Hours

108 or more months = 12.00 Hours

Maximum Annual Leave accumulation is 1,800 hours. Employee may receive pay in lieu of up to 80 hours per calendar year. Agency/Department Head may approve an additional 80 hours.

• Annual Leave for Unrepresented Management Attorneys:

Maximum Annual Leave accumulation is 2,000 hours. Refer to Article 22 of the Management Resolution for a list of job classifications included.

HOLIDAYS: Normally 12 paid holidays per year.

BEREAVEMENT LEAVE: 5 days (3 days are County paid; 2 days can be taken through use of accrued leave balances).

BASIC LIFE INSURANCE: $50,000 of term life coverage. Premiums are paid by the County. Additional Supplemental Life plan is available for employee purchase.

LONG-TERM DISABILITY (LTD): Benefit pays 66.67% of earnings to a maximum of $10,000 per month; 30-day waiting period; pays to age 65. Benefit can be coordinated with other available leave balances to provide up to 100% of pay.

POST RETIREMENT MEDICAL CONTRIBUTION: A monthly contribution is made by the County towards retiree health insurance offered through the County as governed by the Management Resolution or applicable bargaining unit.

OTHER: There may be other benefit provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding, Management Resolution, or Salary Ordinance. Please contact the recruiter listed on the job posting directly for more information..

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