Business Support Specialist - Financial Clearance

Location: Columbia, Missouri

• Hybrid remote after training. At least 1 day/week on site.

Shift: Monday

• Friday, 8a

• 4p

Department: Financial Clearance

Salary Range: $14.80 - $23.32/hour

• Final salary based on experience

ABOUT THE JOB

MU Health Care is seeking a detail-oriented Business Support Specialist to join our Financial Clearance team. We're looking for someone who is self-driven, meticulous, and possess strong communication skills. In this role, you'll independently manage data and collaborate with various stakeholders. Your ability to research, organize complex reports, and maintain records is vital to our success. Join us in our mission to provide exceptional healthcare services while fostering innovation and teamwork. If you're a proactive problem-solver, apply now to be part of our dynamic team.

ABOUT MU HEALTH CARE

MU Health Care is a growing academic health system in mid-Missouri comprised of multiple hospitals - including the region's only Level 1 Trauma Center and region's only Children's Hospital - and over 50 specialty clinics located throughout the region.

As an MU Health Care employee, you'll be part of an exceptional team committed to our mission of saving and improving lives. Our core values of inclusion, respect, service, discovery, responsibility and excellence foster a collaborative work environment where you can grow your career.

Learn more about MU Health Care. Learn more about living in Columbia, MO.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

• Health, vision and dental insurance coverage starting day one

• Generous paid leave and paid time off, including nine holidays

• Multiple retirement options, including 100% matching up to 8% and full vesting in three years

• Tuition assistance for employees (75%) and immediate family members (50%)

• Discounts on cell phone plans, rental cars, gyms, hotels and more

• See a comprehensive list of benefits here.

JOB DUTIES

Maintain and enter/extract data. Maintain recordkeeping and tracking systems. Research, gather information and organize data to prepare complex reports, presentations, summaries of various materials, as well as compose and edit a variety of correspondence.

Oversee, review, and reconcile accountants, patient accounts or payroll reports, prepare HR related documents, calculate/record leave usage for departmental employees and respond to related inquires.

Support preparation of complex plans, tracking systems, bids and/or proposals. Maintain accurate records of processes.

Work closely with vendors, customers and/or internal or external constituencies. Schedule appointments and manage calendar.

Oversee and/or order supplies and office equipment. Process and sign requisitions, vouchers, and related documents.

Provide guidance, instruction, train, and assign/delegate work as appropriate.

May complete unit/department specific duties and expectations as outlined in department documents.

High school diploma or an equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities can be acquired.

One (1) year of experience in a related field.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met with or without reasonable accommodation. The performance of these physical demands is an essential function of the job. The employee may be required ambulate, remain in a stationary position, and position self to reach and/or move objects above the shoulders and below the knees. The employee may be required to move objects up to 10 lbs