Coordinator, Cost Accounting - REMOTE

Trinity Health - Newtown Square, PA

Full-time

Remote - Newtown Square, PA

Hospitals

About the position

The Coordinator of Cost Accounting at Trinity Health plays a pivotal role in leading the costing function for all new implementations while also monitoring and reviewing existing operations. This position is responsible for recommending improvements and refinements to costing standards, serving as the enterprise subject matter expert (SME) on these standards. The Coordinator will maintain the Trinity Health standard policies and procedures for cost accounting, ensuring compliance and efficiency in operations. This role requires close collaboration with leadership to maintain effective operations and ensure quality in daily activities. The Coordinator may also participate in the selection, orientation, and performance feedback of team members, fostering a cooperative environment to meet key customer needs and achieve operational goals. In addition to overseeing the costing function, the Coordinator will coordinate operational, technical, and clerical support services that enhance the department's processes. This includes planning and organizing workflows, prioritizing customer needs, and potentially leading a small team while serving as a mentor. The Coordinator will develop and maintain educational programs for team members, including new employee orientation, and will utilize multiple system applications for data collection and management. The role also involves collaborating on performance improvement activities and identifying opportunities for process enhancements. The Coordinator is expected to communicate effectively and respectfully, developing an environment of mutual confidence and trust through collaborative relationships. They will maintain a safe and organized workspace, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and the effective use of resources. Continuous self-development and support for the professional growth of team members are also key responsibilities of this role. The Coordinator must maintain a working knowledge of applicable laws and regulations, ensuring adherence to ethical and professional standards in all practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead the costing function for all new implementations.
• Monitor and review existing operations and recommend improvements to costing standards.
• Serve as the enterprise subject matter expert (SME) on costing standards.
• Maintain Trinity Health standard policies and procedures for cost accounting.
• Provide oversight and support of workflow and functions according to experience and standards.
• Participate in the development and process improvement of policies and procedures.
• Work closely with leadership to maintain efficient and effective operations.
• Coordinate operational, technical, and clerical support services to enhance department processes.
• Plan and organize workflows and prioritize customer needs.
• Lead a small team and serve as a mentor.
• Create and maintain procedural standards and records as appropriate for the role.
• Develop and maintain educational programs for team members, including new employee orientation.
• Utilize multiple system applications for data collection and management.
• Collaborate on performance improvement activities based on program efficiency and patient experience.
• Identify opportunities, develop solutions, and lead the team through resolution.
• Employ effective and respectful communication to develop collaborative relationships.
• Maintain a safe, functional, and organized workspace environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, finance/accounting, or other healthcare-related area.
• Five (5) or more years' experience in healthcare cost accounting/decision support, managed care, or reimbursement.
• Five (5) years' experience with cost accounting systems and development of Relative Value Unit based cost.

Nice-to-haves

• Project management and project lead experience.