From clinical sciences to finance, a rewarding career across professions

At Northwell Health, not every role requires being at a patient’s bedside to enhance patient outcomes and make a difference. Everyone, including individuals in financial operations, is passionate about redefining healthcare and revolutionizing patient experiences. Our financial operations team members work behind the scenes to manage financial objectives focused on patient experience enhancements for the communities we serve. Read on to learn more about Mohammed Kazmi, one of Northwell’s Truly Innovative senior financial operations analysts.

Mohammed began his career journey at Northwell in 2018 as a clinical laboratory technologist student during clinical rotations in his senior year of college. In this role, he rotated among different departments of Long Island Jewish Medical Center’s main laboratory to learn while completing his degree requirements. During his rotations, Mohammed made connections within Northwell’s LIJMC which made him realize that he was drawn to the operational and business aspects of the hospital system. He developed a strong interest in data analytics and ultimately the finance aspect of healthcare which impacts patient care.

In 2019, after he graduated and obtained his license, Mohammed joined Northwell as a full-time clinical laboratory technologist in pediatric oncology at Cohen Children’s Medical Center. In this position, he performed hematology and other testing and communicated the results to the physician. While working in this role, Mohammed was also preparing to pivot his career into the financial sector of the organization. During this time, Mohammed also began pursuing his master’s degree in data analytics. The program gave him the foundation he needed to bridge the gap between his clinical lab background and his first role in finance.

In 2022, Mohammed started working as a laboratory information systems analyst intern at Long Island Jewish Medical Center. In this role, Mohammed gained hands-on experience and behind the scenes access into laboratory instruments, workflow of testing and how testing is maintained. By shadowing a laboratory information analyst, Mohammed worked to ensure that all systems were functioning properly. This experience led Mohammed to his next role in 2024, as a corporate financial analyst. Mohammed applied the analytical skills he learned in college to budgeting, forecasting and financial reporting for Northwell’s skilled nursing facilities and imaging centers. He was responsible for the monthly close processes and budgeting for the following year. Two years later, Mohammed transitioned into his current role of senior financial operations analyst. He now manages and reports on financial data, including accounts receivable and budgets, to support strategic decision-making. Mohammed also reviews insurance contracts, resolves discrepancies, and in collaboration with other teams, works to enhance financial reporting through software and processes.

Since joining Northwell, Mohammed has been grateful for the resources and opportunities he has received to grow in his career. Mohammed utilized Northwell’s tuition reimbursement program to pursue his master’s degree in data analytics. Recently, he also completed his master’s degree in healthcare administration, aligning his graduate studies closely with his career goals and current role. “My experience with the tuition reimbursement program is incredible. I truly feel that Northwell has always supported my professional growth, and this program is one of many ways the organization shows it cares for its employees,” said Mohammed. “I hope to use the skills I’ve gained throughout my education to reinvest back into my work,” he continued.

Mohammed shared that he takes pride in being part of an organization that is mission-driven and innovative. Though he does not work face-to-face with patients, he still feels like with every project he works on, he is making a difference in the organization and for patients. “I feel like I am contributing to the big picture of patient care, and I believe my coworkers are equally as passionate about their work,” said Mohammed.

Mohammed has grown his career and skill set. “Here at Northwell, I hear all the time about people advancing their careers. I strongly feel that if you invest your time into Northwell, Northwell invests its time in you.”

Discover a career well cared for in financial operations with Northwell Health today.