Healthcare Affordability Program Manager Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado/jobs/newprint/4427433) Apply Healthcare Affordability Program Manager Salary$91,272.00 - $118,644.00 AnnuallyLocation Denver Metro, COJob TypeFull TimeJob NumberUHA04192 - 03/2024DepartmentDepartment of Health Care Policy and FinancingDivisionCost Control and Quality Improvement OfficeOpening Date03/12/2024Closing Date3/21/2024 11:59 PM MountainFLSADetermined by PositionPrimary Physical Work Address303 E 17th Ave, Denver CO 80203FLSA StatusExempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation.
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Department InformationSTATE OF COLORADO RESIDENCY REQUIRED AT TIME OF APPLICATION NOTE: This announcement may be used to fill multiple openings. The Department of Health Care Policy & Financing (HCPF) oversees and operates Health First Colorado (Colorado's Medicaid Program), Child Health Plan Plus (CHP+), and other state public health programs for qualified Coloradans. Our mission is to improve health care equity, access and outcomes for the people we serve while saving Coloradans money on health care and driving value for Colorado. We are committed to increasing the diversity of our staff and providing culturally responsive programs and services. Therefore, we encourage responses from people of diverse backgrounds and abilities. We are looking for a Healthcare Affordability Program Manager to join our Finance team! As part of the State of Colorado, HCPF offers a competitive benefits package: (https://dhr.colorado.gov/state-employees/state-of-colorado-employee-benefits)
PERA retirement benefits including PERA Defined Benefit Plan, PERA Defined Contribution Plan, plus 401K and 457 plans
Medical (https://dhr.colorado.gov/state-employees/state-employee-benefits/medical-benefits) , Dental (https://dhr.colorado.gov/state-employees/state-employee-benefits/dental-insurance) , and Vision (https://dhr.colorado.gov/state-employees/state-employee-benefits/vision-insurance) insurance coverage
Automatic Short-Term and Optional Long-Term Disability Coverage (https://dhr.colorado.gov/state-employees/state-employee-benefits/disability-insurance)
Life and AD&D Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts (https://dhr.colorado.gov/state-employees/state-employee-benefits/flexible-spending-accounts) (FSAs)
Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) (https://dhr.colorado.gov/state-employees/time-off-leave/family-medical-leave-act-fmla) job protection and State of Colorado Paid Family Medical Leave (PFML)
11 Paid Holidays Annually and Accrued Annual and Sick Leave (https://dhr.colorado.gov/state-employees/time-off-leave)
Accrued Sick Leave for State of Colorado Temporary Employees
Flexplace and Flextime work arrangements
Variety of discounts on services and products available through the State of Colorado's Work-Life Employment Discount Program
Free RTD EcoPass (https://www.rtd-denver.com/fares-passes/ecopass) to all eligible State Employees
Credit Union of Colorado (https://www.cuofco.org/credit-union-colorado-membership-eligibility) Membership Eligibility
Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more
information, go to https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhr/student-loan-forgiveness-programs . https://dhr.colorado.gov/dhr-resources/student-loan-forgiveness-programs
We are onboarding new employees using a hybrid approach. The Department supports flexible work arrangements. Depending on the business need and description of the position, we have options that range from fully remote, hybrid, to full-time in the office. Specific discussions about the schedule will be discussed during the offer stage.
Description of JobWhat you'll be doing: Acts as the Department staff authority to support the overall healthcare affordability goals. Responsible for providing an in-depth understanding of how these goals further the strategic priorities and business operations to help save all Coloradans money on healthcare Performs extensive research into programs, operations, and best practices to develop and execute a plan to integrate those practices into the goal of saving all Coloradoans money on healthcare. Develops program goals and objectives; program metrics and analytics; strategic and tactical short and long-term plans; communications; and reporting requirements and audiences. Leads efforts to track, collaborate, coordinate, and evolve initiatives, policy and programs including but not limited to transparency and trend/cost driver analysis and cost control recommendations; Hospital Transformation Programs, outcomes and results; integrated prescription drug solutions and their impact on medical costs; telemedicine impactanalysis and recommendations; eConsultants evolution and implementation; cost and quality indicators (Providers of Distinction) evolution, analysis and implementation; specialist referral management best practices; advancing payment policy; evolving PCP (Primary Care Physician) relationships from PCMP (Primary Care Medical Provider) to ACO (Accountable CareOrganization); reviewing and incorporating health equity concepts; and more. Works with CCQI Office Director, Chief Medical Officer (CMO), Chief Nursing Officer (CNO), Quality Section Manager, ACC/Delivery Systems Division, Finance Office Director, Pharmacy Office Director and as well as other Office Directors and staff experts from across the Department.Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal RightsResidency Requirement: This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application. Class Code & Classification Description: (New) H1A3XXPROGRAM MANAGEMENT II (https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B4enHpLSVk4eQjFoWE10NVJSX1U/view?usp=sharing&resourcekey=0-VJYWFDAOXlezd5KuaeqQA) MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Education and Experience:Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in health-related field, management, communications, public health, business, or public administration AND Five years of professional experience in any of the following:
Managing financial initiatives for a state entity or large healthcare organization
Public Administration
Health policy
Coordinating complex projects and collaborating across multiple agencies and internal work teams related to work associated with healthcare delivery, payment, or policy development.
Stakeholder engagement, which includes analyzing, planning and implementing complex strategies related to issues associated with healthcare affordability.
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Nine years of professional experience in the above mentioned competencies. Preferred Qualifications & Special Qualifications:
Masters Degree in business administration or Masters Degree in public health
Experience translating technical health care issues for taxpayers, legislators, etc.
Knowledge of the Colorado health care landscape and regional differences.
Maintaining compliance with internal and external policy.
Understanding of Medicaid, health care costs, pharmacy, and insurance.
Prior state experience related to the duties of this position
Substitutions :
Additional appropriate experience will substitute for the degree requirement on a year-for-year basis.Additional appropriate education will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis. DEFINITION OF PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: Work that involves exercising discretion, analytical skill, judgment, personal accountability, and responsibility for creating, developing, integrating, applying, and sharing an organized body of knowledge that characteristically is uniquely acquired through an intense education or training regimen at a recognized college or university; equivalent to the curriculum requirements for a bachelor's or higher degree with major study in or pertinent to the specialized field; and continuously studied to explore, extend, and use additional discoveries, interpretations, and application and to improve data, materials, equipment, applications and methods. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
All positions at HCPF are security sensitive positions and require that the individuals undergo a criminal record background check as a condition of employment.
Employees who have been disciplinary terminated, resigned in lieu of disciplinary termination, or negotiated their termination from the State of Colorado must disclose this information on the application.
Appeal Rights: (Updated)
An applicant who has been removed from an employment list or removed from consideration during the selection process may request a review by the State Personnel Director.
As an applicant directly affected by the results of the selection or comparative analysis process, you may file a written appeal with the State Personnel Director.
Review of the completed, signed and submitted appeal will be timely on the basis of written material submitted by you, using the official appeal form signed by you or your representative. This form must be completed and delivered to the State Personnel Board by email at [email protected] within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the Department’s action.
For further information on the Board Rules, you can refer to 4 Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1, State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes, at spb.colorado.gov/board-rules .
Supplemental InformationHow to Apply (https://careers.colorado.gov/how-to-apply) (PLEASE READ CAREFULLY) Please note that ONLY your State of Colorado job application will be reviewed during the initial screening; if you submit a resume and cover letter, they will be reviewed in later stages of the selection process. Therefore, it is paramount that you clearly describe all your relevant experience on the application itself. Applications left blank or marked "SEE RESUME" will not be considered. Your application will be reviewed against the minimum qualifications for the position. If your application demonstrates that you meet the minimum qualifications, you will be invited to the comparative analysis process, which is described below. Comparative Analysis Process The comparative analysis process will consist primarily of a review of applications against the minimum and preferred qualifications of this position. Applications will be reviewed in comparison to all others in the applicant pool in order to identify a top group of candidates who may be invited for a final interview. Depending on the size of the applicant pool, additional selection processes may be utilized to identify a top group of candidates. Applicants will be notified of their status via email. Failure to submit properly completed documents by the closing date will result in your application being rejected. ADAAA Accommodations : The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law. The Department of Health Care Policy & Financing is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our ADAAA Coordinator, Virginia Miller, at [email protected] ([email protected]) . The Department of Health Care Policy & Financing does not offer sponsored visas for employment purposes.