Cost Accountant - Hospital Pricing Specialist
Deka Minas
- Cape Town, Western Cape
- Temporary
- Full-time
- Develop and implement pricing strategies to optimize revenue generation while ensuring competitiveness in the market.
- Conduct market research and competitive analysis to identify pricing trends and opportunities for strategic pricing adjustments.
- Collaborate with departmental heads, finance teams, and senior management to establish pricing policies and guidelines aligned with organizational goals.
- Monitor and review pricing performance, identifying variances and opportunities for improvement.
- Prepare pricing proposals and recommendations for new services, expansions, and contract negotiations.
- Maintain accurate pricing data and documentation, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and internal controls.
- Provide support and guidance to cross-functional teams on pricing-related matters, including sales, marketing, and operations.
- Stay abreast of industry trends, regulatory changes, and best practices in hospital pricing and cost accounting.
- Proven experience in cost accounting and pricing analysis, with a minimum of 5 years of experience in a hospital or healthcare setting.
- Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret financial data, conduct cost-benefit analysis, and develop pricing models.
- In-depth knowledge of healthcare reimbursement methodologies, including fee-for-service, value-based pricing, and bundled payments.
- Familiarity with hospital billing systems, electronic health records (EHR), and healthcare regulatory requirements.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams.
- Proficiency in financial analysis tools and software (e.g., Excel, SAP, ERP systems).
- Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy and precision in pricing calculations and analysis.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities simultaneously.