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American Academy of Dermatology · 1 week ago

Associate Director, Health Policy & Payment

Rosemont, IL

Full-time

Hybrid

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

10+ years exp

The American Academy of Dermatology is seeking an Associate Director, Health Policy & Payment located in their Rosemont, IL office. This role is responsible for developing strategies and resources to advocate for the practice of dermatology and serve as a liaison between dermatology and private sector entities involved in the delivery and payment of dermatologic services.

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Comp. & Benefits

Hiring Manager

Jawanda R.

Responsibilities

Manage the Academy’s payer advocacy initiatives with private payers, Medicare administrative contractors, insurers, employers, and health systems on issues. Work with employers, business coalitions, dermatology state association leaders, patient groups, and other stakeholders to advance coverage and payment policies that impact the delivery of dermatologic care

Provide expertise, counsel, and guidance in the formation of Academy policy and strategy with respect to private sector entities that have the ability to influence the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases of the skin, hair and nails

Monitor, analyze, and contribute to organizational positions related to the impact of proposed regulatory or payer policies impacting dermatology practices

Develop and maintain relationships with representatives of payers and other stakeholders that develop coverage and payment policies that impact the delivery of dermatologic care. Maintain and expand network with other health and medical organizations and coalitions that address private sector and workforce issues

Oversee the development and execution of the engagement with employers on issues relevant to coverage and reimbursement of dermatological services. Guide and mentor staff to build relationships with employers and employer-based organizations and their staff

Ensure appropriate communication of regulatory and payer policies and activity to Academy membership and other staff. This will be done through meetings, regular updates to the Academy’s website and contributions to other member communication vehicles. Collaborate with the Science and Quality Department, Practice Management Department, and other Advocacy & Policy Department staff to achieve the Academy’s initiatives and produce quality deliverables within the timeline and budget

Monitor, track, and oversee Academy responses to member inquiries on payer issues

Assist the Director with recommending and determining appropriate strategic and financial goals that relate to the department and the overall Academy mission. Develop and implement programs to fulfill these goals. Assist in the development of the departmental budget, monitor revenue and expenses, and assist with variance and forecasting reports

Qualification

Health policy experiencePayer relations experiencePeople managementBudget managementCritical thinkingStaff empowermentCommunication skillsCollaborationDecision makingTeam player

Required

Bachelor's degree is required, preferably in public health, government or political science

Minimum of 10 years' of health policy or payer relations experience (e.g., Working for a Federal agency, association/non-profit, or insurance company)

Minimum of 6 years of people management experience with a combination of direct supervision experience with an increase in size and scope of team members. May include leading, training, coaching non-direct reports

Collaboration – Participate as an active and contributing member of a team to achieve team goals. Work with other team members (internal and external) outside the line of formal authority

Communication – Apply effective verbal, nonverbal, and written communication methods to achieve desired results. Respond intelligently to standard business correspondence. Demonstrate sufficient business vocabulary to communicate effectively

Coping Skill – Effectively handle ambiguity and stress resulting from conflicting information and goals; help others deal with ambiguity and stress

Critical Thinking – Able to analyze complex information and develop plans to address identified issues

Decision Making – Able to exercise discretion and independent judgment to understand issues, identify problems and opportunities to determine the appropriate course of action. Demonstrate sound decision-making skills with an increasing number of alternatives to be reviewed by management

Finance and Accounting – Assist with preparing, managing, and monitoring budget and expenses

Staff Empowerment and Development – Helps others realize their potential through mentoring, coaching, and delegating. Challenging appropriately and seeking to maintain the self-esteem and self-confidence of others

Team Player – Able to work and interact effectively with varied people including physicians to facilitate the completion of the work