Jenny Peterson, Fhfma
About Jenny Peterson, Fhfma
Jenny Peterson is a Decision Support Analyst III at CommonSpirit Health, where she coordinates data integration projects and conducts audits for 30 hospitals. She has a background in accounting and business administration, holding both an associate's and a bachelor's degree, and has held various roles in financial analysis and decision support throughout her career.
Work at CommonSpirit Health
Jenny Peterson has been employed at CommonSpirit Health as a Decision Support Analyst III since 2020. In this role, she coordinates with business intelligence personnel on data integration projects. She conducts audits for 30 hospitals as part of her responsibilities within the System Implementation and Integration Team. Her work focuses on implementing new facilities on decision support software, contributing to the organization's operational efficiency.
Previous Experience in Healthcare Finance
Prior to her current position, Jenny Peterson held several roles in healthcare finance. She worked at CHI as a Senior Decision Support Analyst from 2018 to 2020 and as a Decision Support Analyst II from 2013 to 2018. Her experience also includes a position as a Financial Accounting Analyst at Principal Financial Group from 2006 to 2009, and as a Staff Accountant at The Iowa Clinic, P.C. from 2009 to 2013.
Education and Expertise
Jenny Peterson earned an Associate's degree in Accounting and Business Administration from AIB College of Business, studying from 1988 to 1991. She furthered her education at Upper Iowa University, where she obtained a Bachelor's degree in Accounting and Business/Management from 1992 to 1994. Her educational background supports her expertise in financial analysis and decision support within the healthcare sector.
Professional Affiliations
Jenny Peterson serves as the Vice President and Program Chair for The Iowa Chapter of the Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA). In this capacity, she engages with professionals in the healthcare finance community, contributing to the advancement of financial management practices in the industry.
Career Progression
Jenny Peterson's career spans over two decades in finance and accounting. She began her professional journey as a Staff Accountant at Denman & Company, LLP, where she worked for ten years from 1996 to 2006. Her diverse experience includes various roles that have equipped her with a comprehensive understanding of financial operations in healthcare settings.