NOTE: After department orientation, this position will have an opportunity to work remote or hybrid

　　At Houston Methodist, the Senior Business Practices Analyst is responsible for managing Business Practices programs. With limited supervision, serves as lead in the development of assigned components of the Business Practices Program. Provides advice and counsel on business practices issues to a variety of stakeholders throughout the System. Serves as a liaison between the Business Practices Office and assigned entity(ies).

　　PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

　　Manages system-wide projects that require research, data collection, analysis of processes and evaluation of applicable regulations and guidelines. Partners with project team members from throughout the organization.

　　Partners with stakeholders throughout the organization to draft, edit and adopt policies and protocols and procedures to address system-wide business practices issues.

　　Oversees assignments of law student extern as appropriate

　　SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

　　Writes policies, protocols and procedures to address system-wide business practices issues. Drafts and partners with appropriate stakeholders to edit and adopt.

　　Serves as a liaison between Business Practices Office and assigned entity(ies).

　　Provides guidance to other Business Practices Office team members to ensure consistency in communication and practice to foster professional development.

　　QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

　　Designs, delivers and assesses educational materials for use in training modalities.

　　Consults with appropriate staff and subject matter experts for analysis of facts and the interpretation and application of law, policies and procedures to develop situational response and proposals.

　　FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

　　Utilizes resources effectively and efficiently, demonstrating responsible financial stewardship.

　　Approaches projects and assignments in a fiscally responsible manner.

　　GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

　　Leads system-wide development, promotion and maintenance of assigned components of the Business Practices Program.

　　Demonstrates adaptability and flexibility in the face of changing demands.

　　Proactively manages own professional development. Completes My Development Plan.

　　This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; the employee will also perform other reasonably related business/job duties as assigned. Houston Methodist reserves the right to revise job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.

　　EDUCATION

　　Bachelor's degree required

　　Doctor of Jurisprudence or Master's in Healthcare Administration required

　　WORK EXPERIENCE

　　Five years experience in regulatory compliance to include three years project management experience.LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS - REQUIRED

　　N/AKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

　　Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations

　　Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security

　　Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles

　　Demonstrated project management skills with proven ability to successfully manage projects in a large organization

　　Demonstrated ability to analyze data and situations, identify issues, organize and implement strategies to effect change

　　Proven ability to present information to a wide range of audiences

　　Strong interpersonal and persuasive skills and ability to assess organizational dynamics

　　Strong data management, word processing and presentation software skills

　　Working knowledge of government healthcare regulations

　　SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

　　WORK ATTIRE

　　Uniform No

　　Scrubs No

　　Business professional Yes

　　Other (department approved) No

　　ON-CALL*

　　*Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie. DIsaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless of selection below.

　　On Call* YesTRAVEL**

　　Travel specifications may vary by department

　　May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area Yes

　　May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area Yes

　　Company Profile:

　　Houston Methodist is one of the nation’s leading health systems and academic medical centers. Houston Methodist consists of eight hospitals: Houston Methodist Hospital, its flagship academic hospital in the heart of the Texas Medical Center, and seven community hospitals throughout the greater Houston area. Houston Methodist also includes an academic institute, a comprehensive residency program, a global business division, numerous physician practices and several free-standing emergency rooms and outpatient facilities. Overall, Houston Methodist employs more than 27,000 employees and is supported by a wide variety of business functions that operate at the system level to help enable clinical departments to provide high quality patient care.

　　Houston Methodist is an equal opportunity employer inclusive of women, minorities, disabled persons and veterans.

　　Equal Employment Opportunity

　　Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

　　Equal employment opportunity is a sound and just concept to which Houston Methodist is firmly bound. Houston Methodist will not engage in discrimination against or harassment of any person employed or seeking employment with Houston Methodist on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law. VEVRAA Federal Contractor – priority referral Protected Veterans requested.

　　Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

　　Equal employment opportunity is a sound and just concept to which Houston Methodist is firmly bound. Houston Methodist will not engage in discrimination against or harassment of any person employed or seeking employment with Houston Methodist on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law. VEVRAA Federal Contractor – priority referral Protected Veterans requested.