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Career Resources Newsletter    |  July 2010    |   Volume Twelve Issue Seven

 
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  LinkedIn Group
  Promotion Announcements (13)
  Employment Listings
    1. Strategic Sales Executive-Health Plans - for Major Pharmacy Benefits Carrier
    2. Leadership Opportunity for Medical Directors and Care Management Professionals - Texas
    3. Healthcare Chief Technology Officer
    4. Executive Positions with Managed Care Organizations
    5. MCOL Web Site Job Listings
 
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Promotion Announcements
  1. Blue Cross names Garrett Black as Vice President of Network Management

  2. HAP Welcomes David M. Scott as COO and Mary Ann Tournoux as Chief Marketing Officer

  3. Terry Peace to Lead Small Group, Individual Insurance Operations for BCBS of South Carolina

  4. UnitedHealth Group Appoints Kate Rubin Vice President of Social Responsibility
 
  5. Metcare Appoints Dr. Irene Clavijo as Corporate Clinical Pharmacist

  6. Trustmark Companies Announces New Leadership Roles, Promotions

  7. Anthem BCBS In Maine Names Colin McHugh As VP, Provider Engagement And Contracting

  8. Assurant Announces Leadership Succession at Assurant Health
 
  9. BCBS of Alabama Board of Directors Elects Terry Kellogg President and CEO

10. Dr. Hugh Kelley Riley joins BCBS of Tennessee as Medical Director for Nashville Area

11. Dr. Ian W. Bushell Joins BCBS of Tennessee as Medical Director for East Tennessee region

12. Richard J. Neeson Named President and CEO of AmeriHealth Administrators

13. Kaiser Permanente Names Anthony Barrueta Senior Vice President, Government Relations

Employment Listings

Strategic Sales Executive-Health Plans - for Major Pharmacy Benefits Carrier


Home base plus travel-East and West Coast. Fantastic opportunity!

This employer group is the country's leading integrated primary care, retail and pharmacy benefit program provider. The position is a rare opportunity to join this firm as an outside candidate. They have a unique and innovative business model. Come and implement your ideas and vision and be a part of an extraordinary organization!

Position Summary
Responsible for attracting new, profitable business annually. Adept at up selling clinical programs to clients prior to the client's start date.

Required to seek market knowledge and educate the firm on emerging market trends. Develop strategic relationships at multiple levels within prospects’ management, while maintaining a focus on clients, identify and work toward internal improvements.

Interested parties, contact:
Dennis Salinas- VioSearch, Inc., dsalinas@viosearch.com, 201.995.1988

Leadership Opportunity for Medical Directors and Care Management Professionals


Our firm has been retained to build out a management team in Texas for a national health plan. This is a unique, start-up opportunity. Professionals who join this new operation will have the challenge of building out their department's team, creating the operational processes, and caring for thousands of under served Texans.

Managed care Medical Directors, Case Management Directors and Managers, and Nurse QI Professionals with Medicaid experience should contact me ASAP.

Interested parties can contact: Richard Yadon, CPC, CERS, http://www.healthcareerprofessionals.com/1/173/contact.asp

Healthcare Chief Technology Officer


Job Summary:

The CTO will be responsible for providing overall strategic direction for our Clients technological planning and development functions. Provides highly complex analysis for presentation to the executive level. Works with customers to complete high-level design applying information technology as strategic asset. Addresses major business processes in organization and documents them through analysis of current effectiveness in supporting business goals. Provides direction and support with regard to technical subject matter. The task requires integrating hardware, software, and the customer. Systems integrators participate with the customer in the strategic design process and translate business needs into technical systems solutions. The ideal candidate will have experience in providing a technology road map for large healthcare corporations. Expert level knowledge in a number of IT topics and a comprehensive understanding of all layers of technologies. Recognized industry visionary through published writings in major industry periodicals, published books, speaking forums and/or completed technology research. Experience in the healthcare industry desired. Accountable for optimizing the flow of data and ensuring ongoing adherence to data governance requirements for the entire client enterprise. Focused on privacy and security and business enabling.

Main Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Works with the CEO of the Company to establish and communicate the Company’s overall technical objectives, initiatives, and strategy
  • Works closely with the CEO to develop and implement long-range strategic objectives and operating policies and procedures to ensure attainment of corporate technology goals
  • Develops ideas for new products and services, product design, or product enhancements and oversees the creation and improvement of products and services that involve the Technology department
  • Develops leads and directs Technology team capable of carrying out needed Technology initiatives
  • Manages Technology budget
  • Proven background in information security, including program analysis, development, and testing activities
  • Experience with compliance in the healthcare industry, with specific knowledge of medical records, patient privacy and confidentiality, and release of information preferred
  • Deep understanding of data governance issues, including US privacy and security laws and regulations
  • Ability to communicate and work across many disciplines, including C Level executives, line management, physicians, psychiatrists, psychologists, clinical social workers, alcohol and drug abuse counselors, information systems specialists, health information specialists, financial managers, state and federal agency officials, patients, clients and/or other stakeholders with whom the entity maintains or transmits individually identifiable health information
  • Previous experience with data privacy and protection initiatives within the Financial Services industry desirable
  • Technical knowledge of JAVA, J2EE
  • Strong knowledge of healthcare and/or physician IT market
  • Ethical, energetic, team player, focused on solving problems

Minimum Education:
BS degree in Computer Science/Engineering. MSCS and/or MBA desired.

Minimum Work Experience:

  • 10 years of experience in the data management profession, with a specific emphasis on data privacy / security
  • 5 years of experience working with health related information
  • A minimum of 7+ years in management role

Interested candidates who have the credentials and experience above, please send resume and current compensation to Lee Calhoon at leecalhoon@aol.com. All communications will held in strict confidence. Lee Calhoon & Co. is a retained executive search firm which has specialized exclusively in the healthcare industry since 1970. Visit our website at: www.leecalhoon.com

Executive Positions with Managed Care Organizations


PLEASE SUBMIT RESUME TO:
espsonia@pacbell.net
ES&P SEARCH
Contact: Sonia Varian
T 818.707.7118


V.P. OF MEDICAL MANAGEMENT - MS - Will Relocate
Direct and coordinate activities of department and aid the chief officer of the health plan and appropriate corporate staff in formulating and administering organizational and departmental policies. Review analyses of activities, costs, and operations and forecast data to determine department progress toward stated goals and objectives. Perform duties to direct and coordinate the medical management, quality improvement and credentialing functions for the assigned health plan based on, and in support of the company’s strategic plan; establishing the strategic vision and attendant policies and procedures.
Equivalent to a four (4) year education in nursing. Advanced education in nursing, health care, business or public administration preferred. Thorough knowledge of a specialized or technical field such as clinical nursing, managed care, and healthcare administration. Familiarity of case management practices, managed care, and Medicaid programs. Familiarity of National Committee on Quality Assurance (NCQA) accreditation process and standards.


VICE PRESIDENT OPERATIONS – MS - Will Relocate
Perform duties as chief liaison between the identified region and Corporate policies & standards. Facilitate operational oversight for multiple departments and identify opportunities for maintaining the most cost efficient operation. Identification of operational efficiencies; meet regulatory and client expectations and develop a “best practice” approach to all operations. In support of the overall strategic plan, establish operational strategic vision, objectives, policies and procedures for the Plan. Meet and exceed requirements including organizational, state, compliance and contractual agreements. Ensure cost effective, client and employee responsive programs are developed and maintained throughout the Plan. Oversee all operations for the defined region, including responsibility for Profit & Loss.
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Healthcare Administration or equivalent. At least 8 years of experience in Management, Administration or Operations in the Healthcare or Insurance industry. Master’s degree preferred.


V.P. COMPLIANCE - GA - Will Relocate
Ensure regulatory compliance with state Medicare, Medicaid program and state health care cost containment activities for the state health plan, of the Corporation and its business subsidiaries. Develop and maintain records of Medicare and Medicaid contracts, contract amendments, compliance measures and improvements, policy, procedure and process documentation. Develop policies, procedures and processes to comply with state law, federal law and state contract requirements. Train health plan staff of new policies, procedures and processes to comply with new state law, federal law and state contract requirements.
Requires a Bachelor's degree in Public Policy, Government Affairs, Business Administration or equivalent. At least 5 years of relevant experience. Extensive knowledge of state administrative code and regulations, Medicare, Medicaid and state insurance laws and regulations including managed care regulations. Experience with state and federal government agencies, accreditation bodies, participating provider agreements, HIPAA and Third Party Administration (TPA) laws, credentialing regulations and prompt pay laws. Master’s or Law degree preferred. Current Management experience required.


DIRECTOR OF MANAGED CARE - Florida
Responsible for the day-to-day operations of Florida Managed Care health plan including Medicare and Medicaid lines of business. Assures timely reporting of required information to the Managed Care Division, Finance Department, Managed Care Executive Committee, Senior Management, Board of Directors and contracted private and/or governmental agencies. Assures all contractually required reports from the Florida lines of business are submitted to the appropriate agencies. Develops relationships with key service providers and vendors to facilitate collaboration and growth of the managed care programs. Ensures the annual Business Plan is implemented and monitored, including documented departmental and overall managed care goals and objectives. Oversees the management of all departments operations. Provider Relations, Contracting and Network: Quality Improvement, including Credentialing, Development/Maintenance, Claims Administration, Member Services, including enrollment/disenrollment and regulatory required member and provider materials. Utilization and Case Management, Clinical Compliance and Informatics, Medical Director/Medical Management policy, MIS managed care operations.
Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Health Care, Public or Business Administration or related field required. Masters degree preferred. Minimum 10 years experience with managed care overall, with at least 5 of those years in a management role. A background in Medicaid or Medicare managed care strongly preferred.


SALES MANAGER - Health Plan - So. California
Sales Manager, in collaboration with the Director of Sales manages and develops the staff and processes directed toward the enrollment of eligible individuals to Managed Care Plans in CA. This includes Community Outreach and marketing efforts, direct-to consumer marketing and/or counseling, development of relationships with contracted providers and collaboration with Information Systems, Case Management, Provider Relations and Contracting and Member Services Departments to ensure the highest level of customer satisfaction.
General Essential Duties & Responsibilities. Knowledge and demonstrated competency in interpreting, developing, executing and maintaining marketing and sales activities within the regulatory and contractual requirements of The Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services (CMS) Medicare Advantage Part D plans. Maintains all necessary sales/enrollment licensure or accreditations required by CA - Medi-Cal or Medicare.(e.g., Licensed California Insurance Agent). Ensures that all other sales staff do the same. Develops, ensures appropriate approval, implements and maintains policies, procedures and materials for sales and marketing that meet federal, state and contractual requirements. Motivates self and enrollment team to meet or exceed enrollment activity targets.
Certificates, Licenses and Registrations
Valid California Driver’s License with proof of liability insurance.
California Insurance Agent Licensure


COMPLEX CASE MANAGER
Health Plan - Excellent Compensation
Telecommute – on Site Case Management – Location: Stockton


To conduct telephonic and on-site case management and in a collaborative process of assessment, planning, facilitation and advocacy for options and services required to meet an individuals heath needs, using communication and available resources to prevent readmissions and promote quality, cost-effective outcomes. Builds effective business relationships with members and other internal and external partners. Selects appropriate cases to open by screening from internal or external referral sources. Manages cases by using essential activities of case management including assessment, planning implementation, coordination, monitoring and evaluation.
Promotes patient empowerment during care transitions by assisting the patients/caregiver to develop skills to advocate for themselves. Facilitates member care being delivered at the right level, right place, right time according to the benefit plan by acting as a resource to case managers, physicians and other member's health care team providers. Timely written documentation shows evidence of all CCM and Care Transitions activities and provides a status of the case for all of the internal case management team.
Facilitates qualify of care and service by referring any potential quality issue to the Medical Director and Medical Management Department.
Registered Nurse (Current and active California RN license in good standing)
Case Management Certification preferred.
Three to five years experience in medical-surgical nursing.
Three years concurrent review / case management experience in the managed care industry required.

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