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Do you have compassion and a passion to help others? Transforming healthcare and millions of lives as a result starts with the values you embrace and the passion you bring to achieve your life’s best work.(sm)The Program Administrator I provides leadership, direction and administration of operations to ensure accomplishment of program and organizational objectives.The Program Administrator I is responsible for the daily activities of the staff and overall operation of the program in their assigned market. Sets priorities for the team to ensure task completion. Identifies and resolves operational problems using defined processes, expertise and judgment.Primary Responsibilities:Direct supervision, development, mentoring and evaluation of Supportive & Palliative Care program staff within assigned market
Manages and coordinates specific functions and activities of program, including systems, policies and procedures, human capital, support services, etc. as required Collaborates with the program providers to ensure clinical support is provided and delivered in accordance with the provider’s direction, needs of the patients and within the scope of practice of the clinical support staff
Promotes the provision of cost-effective, high-quality health care services to patients
Tracks and trends outreach and patient engagement efforts and develop new strategies as needed
Provides continual process improvement including all Quality, HEDIS and Focus on
Care processes and/or services
Makes budgetary requests in support of identified program needs
Oversees medical and administrative staff to ensure:
Compliance with standards and regulations
Validation of clinical competencies for all clinical staff
Complete, accurate and timely documentation in the EMR
Reviews operational problems/policies and recommends solutions and change to Lead Physician to minimize risk and meet external regulatory requirements
Collaborates with Lead Physician in the preparation and implementation of quarterly budgets; recommends funding based on knowledge of policies, costs, and operating practices
Assists the Lead Physician in the development and marketing of new services and referral sources
Represents program at public and professional meetings and conferences
Participates in program communication and public relations programs
Maintains professional affiliations and enhances professional development to keep pace with the trends in health care administration
Actively identifies and strategically develops relationships with employed, affiliated and contracted PCPs and clinics within the assigned market
Performs other related duties which may be inclusive, but not listed in position job description
You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.Required Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree in Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, Nursing or related field (4+ years of comparable work experience beyond the required years of experience may be substituted in lieu of a bachelor’s degree)
3+ years of healthcare administration experience, including one year of supervisory experience
Computer literacy
Knowledge of health care administration, clinic philosophy and policies and operating procedures
Knowledge of fiscal management systems
Knowledge of human resource management practices including supervision and staff development
Knowledge of governmental regulations and reimbursement standards
Knowledge of computer programs and applications
Association for Ambulatory Health Care
Out-of-town travel as deemed necessary by business need
Full COVID-19 vaccination is an essential job function of this role. Candidates located in states that mandate COVID-19 booster doses must also comply with those state requirements. UnitedHealth Group will adhere to all federal, state and local regulations as well as all client requirements and will obtain necessary proof of vaccination, and boosters when applicable, prior to employment to ensure compliance. Candidates must be able to perform all essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation
Preferred Qualifcations:Current unrestricted Vocational Nurse license for applicable state of employment
Professional healthcare license or certificatio
3+ years healthcare supervisory experience
Supervisory experience within a home care setting
Ability to analyze and interpret complex data
Ability to research and prepare comprehensive reports
Ability to monitor compliance standards
Ability to monitor compliance standards required by Joint Commission or Accreditation
Skill in exercising initiative, judgment, problem solving, decision making
Skill in developing and maintaining effective relationship with staff, Senior Management, patients, vendors, payers, public
Skill in organizing work to achieve program goals and objectives
To protect the health and safety of our workforce, patients and communities we serve, UnitedHealth Group and its affiliate companies require all employees to disclose COVID-19 vaccination status prior to beginning employment. In addition, some roles and locations require full COVID-19 vaccination, including boosters, as an essential job function. UnitedHealth Group adheres to all federal, state and local COVID-19 vaccination regulations as well as all client COVID-19 vaccination requirements and will obtain the necessary information from candidates prior to employment to ensure compliance. Candidates must be able to perform all essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation. Failure to meet the vaccination requirement may result in rescission of an employment offer or termination of employmentCareers with WellMed. Our focus is simple. We're innovators in preventative health care, striving to change the face of health care for seniors. We're impacting 550,000+ lives, primarily Medicare eligible seniors in Texas and Florida, through primary and multi-specialty clinics, and contracted medical management services. We've joined Optum, part of the UnitedHealth Group family of companies, and our mission is to help the sick become well and to help patients understand and control their health in a lifelong effort at wellness. Our providers and staff are selected for their dedication and focus on preventative, proactive care. For you, that means one incredible team and a singular opportunity to do your life's best work.(sm)WellMed was founded in 1990 with a vision of being a physician-led company that could change the face of healthcare delivery for seniors. Through the WellMed Care Model, we specialize in helping our patients stay healthy by providing the care they need from doctors who care about them. We partner with multiple Medicare Advantage health plans in Texas and Florida and look forward to continuing growth.Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
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