Lead Healthcare/Medicaid Program Manager - HYBRID

Job Description:

***Crop to Crop resumes are accepted
Although this position works on a technology-related project, it is not a technical position but rather a strategic one. A successful candidate will demonstrate vision, clear communication, strong leadership, creative problem-solving, and the ability to cultivate relationships.

 Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Serve as the primary lead of QPHE’s project to leverage NC HealthConnex for quality and population health, including finalizing the project design and developing a strategy around future phases of work.
• Lead policy and financial strategy related to this initiative, including developing and implementing a strategy to support provider organizations in participating in this initiative
• Cultivate relationships across key partners, including with the Health Information Exchange Authority, Medicaid population health and quality measurement subject matter experts, Medicaid analysts, Medicaid technology experts, and vendors.
• Collect and synthesize information and feedback from internal and external stakeholders, including Prepaid Health Plans, providers, and other divisions in NCDHHS, and use it to inform decision-making.
• Supervise 1-2 full-time staff members supporting this initiative
• Manage budgeting, invoicing, and contracting as needed
• Desired Professional and Technical Expertise

Qualified applicants must document on the application that they possess all of the following:

• Understanding of data policy and the healthcare data ecosystem; health information technology; program monitoring; and/or quality measurement and quality improvement
• Experience leading large, complex projects
• Excellent critical thinking, problem solving, and project management skills
• Demonstrated ability to communicate complex material in a clear and concise manner both verbally and in writing
• Demonstrated skill in creating and maintaining collaborative working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Flexibility to adapt to shifting priorities and needs of multiple stakeholders
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office products, including Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word

The following expertise is preferred, but not required:

• Familiarity with Medicaid and health care and associated rules, regulations, and standards
• Knowledge and demonstrated experience in the analysis of population health delivery models, care delivery models, care management models, clinical program innovations, quality improvement initiatives, and system redesign
• Understanding of clinical workflows and/or familiarity with medical coding and electronic health records
• Understanding of digital quality measurement

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