Manager, Vizient ODB

The Vizient Operational Database (ODB) Manager supervises and coordinates preparation of the quarterly submission to Vizient ODB.  This role serves as an integral member of the UI Health Care Finance team, responsible for ensuring high-quality data submissions to Vizient that will serve as a core data element driving financial decision-making within UI Health Care.  This role will interact extensively with leaders across UI Health Care and with our partners in HCIS on the Enterprise Analytics Team.  This role will lead the education and communication for the reporting of benchmark data to leaders and stakeholders across UI Health Care.  The position will be a key partner with our operating budget and decision support teams in recommending and implementing opportunities for efficiencies across the organization.

Position Responsibilities:

• Supervise and oversee the coordination of UI Health Care’s Operational Database (ODB) quarterly data submission to Vizient through collaboration with UI Health Care internal stakeholders, UI Health Care Finance team members, UI Health Care Enterprise Analytics team partners, and Vizient

• Supervise and oversee the final submission each quarter to Vizient through the Data Collection Module.

• Ensure data accuracy by overseeing thorough auditing of inputs and outputs.

• Oversee all Vizient Operational Database (ODB) related communication and activities for both internal (UI Health Care) and external (Vizient) stakeholders

• Oversee and manage ODB training needs and collaborate with Vizient and Enterprise Analytics team partners to establish quality reporting

• Establish a quarterly KPI dashboard for timely communication of data to leadership, addressing any material shifts in performance by UI Health Care.

• Communicate and collaborate with UI Health Care stakeholders on utilization of benchmark data, driving decision-making related to new investments and expense management. 

• Serve as a partner with the operating budget and decision support teams by identifying opportunities for efficiency and monitoring for improvement when recommendations are implemented. 

• Coordinate annual review of ODB questionnaire submissions.

• Oversee the maintenance of user accounts with Vizient ODB

• Communicate how shifts in services, volumes, revenues, and expenses in the general ledger impact reporting to all stakeholders (UI Health Care Departments, Finance, Enterprise Analytics, Vizient).  Coordinate any data gathering requirements with Enterprise Analytics.

• Support departments and coordinate education on benchmarking. 

• Coordinate feedback from users to improve benchmarking systems and procedures.  

• Supervise benchmarking staff, including hiring, training, and performance management.

Required Qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree in business administration, accounting, or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required. 

• 5-7 years of accounting, auditing, cost accounting, budget, and/or financial analysis experience.

• Demonstrated ability to develop and manage a high-performing and collaborative team.

• Demonstrated proficiency and experience in utilizing and coordinating the preparation and use of benchmark data

• Self-motivated with a passion for continuous learning and a desire to take on demanding and challenging projects

• Superb time management skills and the ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced