- Samaritan Health Plans (SHP) provides health insurance options to Samaritan employees, community employers, and Medicare and Medicaid members. SHP operates a portfolio of health plan products under several different legal structures: InterCommunityHealth Plans, Inc. (IHN) is designated as a regional Coordinated Care Organization (CCO) for Medicaid beneficiaries; Samaritan Health Plans, Inc. offers Medicare Advantage, Commercial Large Group, and Commercial Large Group PPO and EPO plans; SHP is also the third-party administrator for Samaritan Health Services’ self-funded employee health benefit plan.
As part of an Integrated Delivery System, Samaritan Health Plans is strategically and operationally aligned with Samaritan Health Services’ mission of Building Healthier Communities Together.
This is a remote position in which we are able to employ in the following states: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, West Virginia, or Wisconsin
Occasionally
- The preferred candidate will have the following:
- Experience being a subject matter expert for Medicaid or CCO metrics and specifications
- Strong analytical skills
- Ability to lead quality initiatives with provider groups
- Strategic planning to improve performance
- JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE
- Executes complex large and/or technical program(s) with a broad focus that meet the needs of the organization, employees and/or customers. Plans, initiates, oversees execution of all elements for assigned program(s). Leads the development, implementation and management of assigned program(s) and associated projects. Oversees process from planning to completion. Works with multiple internal teams, vendors, clients. Responsible for explaining, training, and mentoring the entire organization on the program. Collaborates with SHS system experts to ensure focus, alignment, and best practices for the program.
- EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s Degree in a related field or equivalent experience required.
- Five (5) years directly related experience in a managed care/health plan/health insurance setting required.
- Leadership experience required.
- Experience in management principles, practices, policies, procedures and regulations as they relate to assigned program(s) required.
- Experience and/or training in computer applications, including word processing and spreadsheet software, required.
- Master’s degree preferred.
- KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES
- Leadership - Inspires, motivates, and guides others toward accomplishing goals. Achieves desired results through effective people management.
- Conflict resolution - Influences others to build consensus and gain cooperation. Proactively resolves conflicts in a positive and constructive manner.
- Critical thinking – Identifies complex problems. Involves key parties, gathers pertinent data and considers various options in decision making process. Develops, evaluates and implements effective solutions.
- Communication and team building – Lead effectively with excellent verbal and written communication. Delegates and initiates/manage cross-functional teams and multi-disciplinary projects.
- PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- Rarely (1 - 10% of the time)
(11 - 33% of the time)
Frequently
(34 - 66% of the time)
Continually
(67 – 100% of the time)
CLIMB - STAIRS
LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 0 - 20 Lbs
LIFT (Knee to chest: 24"-54") 0 – 20 Lbs
LIFT (Waist to Eye: up to 54") 0 - 20 Lbs
CARRY 1-handed, 0 - 20 pounds
BEND FORWARD at waist
KNEEL (on knees)
STAND
WALK – LEVEL SURFACE
ROTATE TRUNK Standing
REACH - Upward
PUSH (0 - 20 pounds force)
PULL (0 - 20 pounds force)
SIT
CARRY 2-handed, 0 - 20 pounds
ROTATE TRUNK Sitting
REACH - Forward
MANUAL DEXTERITY Hands/wrists
FINGER DEXTERITY
PINCH Fingers
GRASP Hand/Fist
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