WEST CHESTER TWP. — Jeff Drapalik has been named chief financial officer and director of finance for West Chester Hospital, the hospital announced today.

Previously, Drapalik, of Wilmington, served as director of financial analysis/payor relations for UC Health, the Cincinnati-based health network that operates the Butler County hospital. His new position is effective immediately, according to the hospital.

Mike Jeffers, the former CFO, left in January to take another position, said hospital spokeswoman Carol O’Hare.

Drapalik has worked with UC Health at least a year, O’Hare said. Before that, Drapalik held positions with the Cincinnati health system Mercy Health, including director of finance.