Beth Israel Lahey Health · 7 hours ago
Contracting Program Manager
Wakefield, MA
Contract
Onsite
Mid Level
$75K/yr - $95K/yr
3+ years expBeth Israel Lahey Health is a growing healthcare organization dedicated to making a difference in people’s lives. They are seeking a Contracting Program Manager to manage key divisional initiatives that support Managed Care Contracting, ensuring project management, contract organization, and collaboration across various teams.
Elder CareHealth CareHospitalPrimary and Urgent CareProfessional ServicesTraining
Responsibilities
Implement and manage projects and performance improvements initiatives to drive contracting efficiency and to meet all obligations with in-force contracts
Develop, maintain, and advance all divisional resources which includes training needs, team SharePoint and drives, documentation needs with workflows, and resources for Contracting divisional customers
Coordinate various divisional training needs, including but not limited to, leading or facilitating trainings through team SME’s with supportive documentation
Compile and disseminate contract updates with collaboration from the BILHPN Payor Optimization team, including facilitation of internal communication
Create processes and workflows to support program/project management lifecycle for the division
Supports BILHPN payor optimization and contracting teams with communication needs
Partner with the team to identify and investigate opportunities to streamline work
Collaborate with BILHPN departments and Provider Organization leaders to continually improve the understanding of contracts and contracting initiatives
Evaluate and create action plans to optimize, refine, or integrate technological solutions/functionality, including AI, where applicable
Support and troubleshoot any issues related to contracting projects/programs, maintaining a risk and issue log for each project
Facilitates discovery and continuous improvement discussions with applicable stakeholders to incorporate into projects and program(s) as necessary
Develop and maintain connections with vendors, where applicable, and other organizations to incorporate necessary discoveries into planning and strategies
Assists in the communication of initiatives within the division to local leaders, administrators, support staff, and providers
Build and maintain working relationships with internal teams, administrators, vendors, revenue cycle, payors, practice operations, and provider community to foster collaboration and partnership in driving meaningful change within contracting
Maintain and adapt systems and processes to effectively coordinate Managed Care contracting priorities
Maintain strict adherence to all BILH and BILHPN Policies
Maintain courteous and effective interactions with colleagues, providers and stakeholders
Demonstrate an understanding of the job description, performance expectations, and competency assessment
Demonstrate a commitment toward meeting and exceeding the needs of our customers and consistently adheres to customer service standards
Participate in departmental and/or interdepartmental quality improvement activities
Participate in and successfully completes Mandatory Education
Perform all other duties as needed or directed to meet the needs of the department
Qualification
Required
A Bachelor's Degree in Healthcare Management, Administration, Public Health, Business Administration, or other related functional area is required
Minimum 3-5 years of program or project management, system implementation, or clinical operations experience in a healthcare setting required
Understanding of project management and process improvement strategies
Strong organizational skills and the ability to articulate complex workflows and processes
Experience with navigating complex programs and projects
Ability to work with data analysts and communicate needs
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Understanding of value based care
Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint, SmartSheet (preferred)
Preferred
A Master's Degree in healthcare or business-related field is preferred
SmartSheet (preferred)
Benefits
Health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities.
Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.
Company
Beth Israel Lahey Health
Beth Israel Lahey Health Center offers patient care, urgent care, assisted living, and research and education services.
10001+ employees
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