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Job ID: 17989
Department: GH S&B for ICSI
City: Bloomington, MN
Location: PS - HealthPartners Corporate Office
Position Type: Full-Time

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Founded in 1993 by HealthPartners Medical Group, Mayo Clinic and Park Nicollet Health Services, the Institute for Clinical Systems Improvement (ICSI) today is the Upper Midwest?s leading health care collaborative. ICSI is funded by 60 medical group and hospital members, which represent 9,000 physicians, as well as six Minnesota and Wisconsin health plans. ICSI is also a founding member of the Network for Regional Healthcare Improvement (NRHI), a national group of health care collaboratives.

As an independent, non-profit organization, ICSI initially developed evidence-based health care guidelines to help its members implement best clinical practices for their patients. This work continues, and ICSI?s guidelines are used extensively nationally and internationally. Beyond its guideline work, ICSI helps its members improve their processes and the quality of care they deliver, and leads them in organizational cultural change so they can succeed in today?s rapidly evolving health care world.

In the past four years, ICSI has been at the forefront of health care transformation regionally and nationally. Its trusted collaborative processes have demonstrated ICSI?s ability to bring diverse stakeholders together to champion system-based improvements in health care so patients receive higher quality and more affordable health care.

Position Responsibilities

The President is responsible for directing all activities for ICSI within the framework of its mission, vision, and values, which are set by the Board of Directors and incorporated in ICSI?s strategic and operating plans. In addition the President serves as a member of the ICSI Board and works collaboratively with other members of the Board and the ICSI staff to set and maintain a clear purpose and direction for the organization.

Responsibilities will include, but not be limited to, the following:
1. Participates with the Board in the development of the annual operating plan and strategies that ICSI uses to achieve its mission and vision. This is accomplished by working collaboratively with the members of the ICSI Board to set these strategies and to revise them as frequently as is required to respond to changes in the mission, vision, and the circumstances in which ICSI operates.
2. Demonstrates leadership that is consistent with ICSI?s values of collaboration, trust, leadership and innovation, passion, objectivity, and patient-centeredness.
3. Seeks common ground between ICSI?s health plan sponsors and care delivery organization members and identifies opportunities for them to collaborate to:
a. Improve the health of the population,
b. Enhance the patient experience of care (including quality, access, and reliability), and
c. Reduce, or at least control, the per capita cost of care.
4. Represents ICSI in the local and national community to enhance the organization?s visibility and promote its mission. This includes other health care organizations or interested parties in Minnesota, the country, and the community at large in activities such as:
a. Representing ICSI at the local level on the board of MN Community Measurement and other boards as appropriate,
b. Representing ICSI at the state level to the Minnesota Legislature, Department of Health, Department of Human Services, and other agencies,
c. Representing ICSI at the national level to federal agencies and to organizations such as the Institute of Medicine, America?s Health Insurance Plans, National Quality Forum, Network for Regional Healthcare Improvement, and other national organizations, and
d. Representing ICSI to the local and national trade press and general news media.
5. Builds and sustains effective partnerships with key stakeholders including sponsors, members, and other strategic stakeholders, demonstrating a high level of integrity and fostering trust in relationships with others.
6. Executes Board-approved strategies by developing and managing a program of activities established to achieve ICSI?s purpose.
7. Secures funding for ICSI?s operations from health plan sponsors and other sources and oversees the financial operations of the organization.
8. Recruits, develops and retains a strong staff of sufficient talent, skill, and number to carry out the program of activities.
9. Evaluates the effectiveness of ICSI?s program in achieving its purpose.
10. All other duties as assigned by the Board.

Candidate Profile
Required Qualifications:
1. An advanced degree in a health care field.
2. Ten years of senior management experience in the health care delivery of clinical services, health services management or related areas.
3. Demonstrated ability to facilitate and manage change.
4. Demonstrated skill in establishing and maintaining effective interpersonal relationships with all levels of management, governing boards, physicians, health plans, medical groups, hospitals, employees, business, government and community officials and the general public.
5. Demonstrated understanding of the business and regulatory issues that affect health plans.
6. Demonstrated understanding of the business and regulatory issues that affect medical groups and hospitals.
7. Demonstrated strategic and financial planning skills.
8. Demonstrated skills in problem solving, negotiations and issue identification.
9. Ability to develop and administer organizational philosophy and objectives.
10. Leadership experience in inter-organizational program settings and demonstrated ability to build consensus on strategic directions and organizational goals.
11. Knowledge of methods of quality improvement, including continuous quality improvement and similar process improvement methods, leadership methods, measurement for improvement, methods for achieving consensus within organizations on evidence-based guidelines and management methods, organizational culture improvement, change management, and methods for engaging patients and achieving self-management by patients.
12. Ability to recruit, motivate, and retain staff as needed to achieve ICSI's purpose.

Preferred:
1. Strongly preferred MD or DO degree.
2. Multiple advanced level degrees in health care or other pertinent fields (e.g., MHA, MPH, MBA).
3. Experience in consulting for organizational development.
4. Knowledge of research methods used in health care, including knowledge of clinical epidemiology and statistical methods used in research.
5. Demonstrated understanding of the uses of information technology for delivering clinical services and improving them.
6. Experience in advising or working with governmental agencies and legislators.
7. Experience in designing and providing programs for training and professional development.
8. Experience in conducting program evaluation.
9. Regional or national recognition as a leader for quality improvement.

A competitive compensation package comprised of base salary, annual performance bonus, and benefits has been created to attract outstanding candidates. Employment services are provided to ICSI by HealthPartners. Further information about ICSI may be obtained by visiting icsi.org.

To express interest in the position you may apply online at healthpartners.jobs, click search all other job opportunities, search job id # 17989. Contact information: Jill Bothwell 952-883-7716 or Jill.H.Bothwell@HealthPartners.com

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Job ID: 17988
Department: GH S&B for ICSI
City: Bloomington, MN
Location: HP - Bloomington ICSI
Position Type: Full-Time
Anticipated Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm
Hrs/Pay Period: 80

Job Description:

Founded in 1993 by HealthPartners Medical Group, Mayo Clinic and Park Nicollet Health Services, the Institute for Clinical Systems Improvement (ICSI) today is the Upper Midwest?s leading health care collaborative. ICSI is funded by 60 medical group and hospital members, which represent 9,000 physicians, as well as six Minnesota and Wisconsin health plans. ICSI is also a founding member of the Network for Regional Healthcare Improvement (NRHI), a national group of health care collaboratives.

As an independent, non-profit organization, ICSI initially developed evidence-based health care guidelines to help its members implement best clinical practices for their patients. This work continues, and ICSI?s guidelines are used extensively nationally and internationally. Beyond its guideline work, ICSI helps its members improve their processes and the quality of care they deliver, and leads them in organizational cultural change so they can succeed in today?s rapidly evolving health care world.

In the past four years, ICSI has been at the forefront of health care transformation regionally and nationally. Its trusted collaborative processes have demonstrated ICSI?s ability to bring diverse stakeholders together to champion system-based improvements in health care so patients receive higher quality and more affordable health care.

Position Responsibilities

The President is responsible for directing all activities for ICSI within the framework of its mission, vision, and values, which are set by the Board of Directors and incorporated in ICSI?s strategic and operating plans. In addition the President serves as a member of the ICSI Board and works collaboratively with other members of the Board and the ICSI staff to set and maintain a clear purpose and direction for the organization.

Responsibilities will include, but not be limited to, the following:
1. Participates with the Board in the development of the annual operating plan and strategies that ICSI uses to achieve its mission and vision. This is accomplished by working collaboratively with the members of the ICSI Board to set these strategies and to revise them as frequently as is required to respond to changes in the mission, vision, and the circumstances in which ICSI operates.
2. Demonstrates leadership that is consistent with ICSI?s values of collaboration, trust, leadership and innovation, passion, objectivity, and patient-centeredness.
3. Seeks common ground between ICSI?s health plan sponsors and care delivery organization members and identifies opportunities for them to collaborate to:
a. Improve the health of the population,
b. Enhance the patient experience of care (including quality, access, and reliability), and
c. Reduce, or at least control, the per capita cost of care.
4. Represents ICSI in the local and national community to enhance the organization?s visibility and promote its mission. This includes other health care organizations or interested parties in Minnesota, the country, and the community at large in activities such as:
a. Representing ICSI at the local level on the board of MN Community Measurement and other boards as appropriate,
b. Representing ICSI at the state level to the Minnesota Legislature, Department of Health, Department of Human Services, and other agencies,
c. Representing ICSI at the national level to federal agencies and to organizations such as the Institute of Medicine, America?s Health Insurance Plans, National Quality Forum, Network for Regional Healthcare Improvement, and other national organizations, and
d. Representing ICSI to the local and national trade press and general news media.
5. Builds and sustains effective partnerships with key stakeholders including sponsors, members, and other strategic stakeholders, demonstrating a high level of integrity and fostering trust in relationships with others.
6. Executes Board-approved strategies by developing and managing a program of activities established to achieve ICSI?s purpose.
7. Secures funding for ICSI?s operations from health plan sponsors and other sources and oversees the financial operations of the organization.
8. Recruits, develops and retains a strong staff of sufficient talent, skill, and number to carry out the program of activities.
9. Evaluates the effectiveness of ICSI?s program in achieving its purpose.
10. All other duties as assigned by the Board.

Candidate Profile
Required Qualifications:
1. An advanced degree in a health care field.
2. Ten years of senior management experience in the health care delivery of clinical services, health services management or related areas.
3. Demonstrated ability to facilitate and manage change.
4. Demonstrated skill in establishing and maintaining effective interpersonal relationships with all levels of management, governing boards, physicians, health plans, medical groups, hospitals, employees, business, government and community officials and the general public.
5. Demonstrated understanding of the business and regulatory issues that affect health plans.
6. Demonstrated understanding of the business and regulatory issues that affect medical groups and hospitals.
7. Demonstrated strategic and financial planning skills.
8. Demonstrated skills in problem solving, negotiations and issue identification.
9. Ability to develop and administer organizational philosophy and objectives.
10. Leadership experience in inter-organizational program settings and demonstrated ability to build consensus on strategic directions and organizational goals.
11. Knowledge of methods of quality improvement, including continuous quality improvement and similar process improvement methods, leadership methods, measurement for improvement, methods for achieving consensus within organizations on evidence-based guidelines and management methods, organizational culture improvement, change management, and methods for engaging patients and achieving self-management by patients.
12. Ability to recruit, motivate, and retain staff as needed to achieve ICSI's purpose.

Preferred:
1. Strongly preferred MD or DO degree.
2. Multiple advanced level degrees in health care or other pertinent fields (e.g., MHA, MPH, MBA).
3. Experience in consulting for organizational development.
4. Knowledge of research methods used in health care, including knowledge of clinical epidemiology and statistical methods used in research.
5. Demonstrated understanding of the uses of information technology for delivering clinical services and improving them.
6. Experience in advising or working with governmental agencies and legislators.
7. Experience in designing and providing programs for training and professional development.
8. Experience in conducting program evaluation.
9. Regional or national recognition as a leader for quality improvement.

A competitive compensation package comprised of base salary, annual performance bonus, and benefits has been created to attract outstanding candidates. Employment services are provided to ICSI by HealthPartners. Further information about ICSI may be obtained by visiting icsi.org.

To express interest in the position you may apply online at healthpartners.jobs, click search all other job opportunities, search job id # 17988. Contact information: Jill Bothwell 952-883-7716 or Jill.H.Bothwell@HealthPartners.com

EOE]]> Fri, 20 Aug 2010 00:08:00 http://www.healthpartners-jobs.com/job/Bloomington-President-Institute-for-Clinical-Systems-Improvement-Job-MN-55420/912189/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS http://www.healthpartners-jobs.com/job/Bloomington-President-Institute-for-Clinical-Systems-Improvement-Job-MN-55420/912189/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS
Job ID: 17527
Department: Strategic Partner Group
City: Bloomington, MN
Location: HP - Bloomington 8170 Corporate Office
Position Type: Full-Time
Anticipated Work Schedule:
Hrs/Pay Period: 80

Job Description:

The culture at HealthPartners is one of ownership, pride, service, and most importantly, partnership. That spirit of partnership among employees, and with patients and the community is just one of the many reasons we were recently named one of the nation?s ?Best Places to Work in Healthcare? by Modern Healthcare magazine. Join us for a career that offers respect, support and encouragement. You?ll stay for the power of partnership.

Our continued growth has created an opportunity for a Sales Technician in our Broker Sales department located in Bloomington. This person will assist the sales team to develop and maintain superlative broker relationships that allow HealthPartners to grow.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
? Four-year college degree
? Work experience in the healthcare/insurance industry.
? Understanding of the role of brokers in the distribution and service of health and dental products.
? Proficiency with personal computers, including Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Customer Relationship Managements Systems, and database/workflow management programs.
? Ability to manage multiple project assignments.
? Excellent written and oral communication skills.
? Ability to aggressively prospect and close new business.
? Must be able to work collaboratively with internal departments to achieve organizational goals.
? Ability to develop and maintain excellent working relationships, with internal and external clients.
? Obtain Minnesota life and health insurance license within three months of hire.
? Execution of a non-competition agreement upon hire.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
? Prior experience in a sales environment.
? Minnesota life and health insurance license.
? College course work in business, finance, or health-related studies.
? Strong knowledge of HealthPartners? and affiliate company operations.
? Previous experience working with the brokerage community.
? Working knowledge of CQI and Covey principles.
? Health Insurance Association of American (HIAA), Managed Healthcare Professional (MHP), Certified Employee Benefits Specialists (CEBS) or other industry related coursework or completed designations.
? Miller Heiman/Strategic Selling training and practical application.

ACCOUNTABILITIES:
? Coordinating the small and large group new sales process for medical and dental prospects.
? Accountability for maintaining the integrity of the data input into all account management systems for new accounts.
? Work in conjunction/back up Sales Executive in every aspect of broker and client relationships.
? Jointly accountable with the Sales Executive in meeting our annual medical and dental sales, retention and net growth goals.
? Coordinate handling of critical account issues.
? Develop, maintain and improve broker/employer client relationships.
? Manage and make decisions regarding day-to-day customer service needs for assigned brokers and clients. Areas of involvement will include:
? Underwriting
? Application of Small Employer Reform Law
? Member services, claims, and Membership Accounting (billing and enrollment) and Product management
? Coordinating the sales process for medical and dental group prospects. This includes:
? Manage small and large group underwriting process from start to finish
? Complete command of underwriting requirements (specifically must understand how businesses are structured and what tax documentation is needed to verify group eligibility)
? Completing Group Data Form on new sales
? Maintain account management systems.
? Coordinate internal and external communication pieces.
? Provide back-up support for other team members.
? Conduct employer and broker presentations on occasion, such as broker training sessions, enrollment meetings, etc.
? Project work as assigned.
? Periodic after hours entertainment engagements with customers and/or brokers.
? Communicating with brokers and clients on a timely basis.

HealthPartners, nationally acclaimed for providing outstanding patient care, offers a comprehensive benefits package. To see a complete job description and/or to apply for this position, please visit www.healthpartners.jobs, click on job opportunities and search for Job ID #17527.

Health is what we do. Partnership is how we do it.

EOE]]> Fri, 03 Sep 2010 00:09:00 http://www.healthpartners-jobs.com/job/Bloomington-Sales-Technician-Broker-Services-Job-MN-55420/894749/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS http://www.healthpartners-jobs.com/job/Bloomington-Sales-Technician-Broker-Services-Job-MN-55420/894749/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS
Job ID: 18046
Department: Greater MN Development Group
City: Bloomington, MN
Location: HP - Bloomington 8170 Corporate Office
Position Type: Full-Time
Anticipated Work Schedule: 8:00am - 5:00pm Monday - Friday with some additional hours for meetings and travel.
Hrs/Pay Period: 80

Job Description:

The culture at HealthPartners is one of ownership, pride, service, and most importantly, partnership. That spirit of partnership among employees, and with patients and the community is just one of the many reasons we were recently named one of the nation?s ?Best Places to Work in Healthcare? by Modern Healthcare magazine. Join us for a career that offers respect, support and encouragement. You?ll stay for the power of partnership.

Our continued growth has created an opportunity for a Sales Technician in our Broker Sales department located in Bloomington. This person will assist the sales team to develop and maintain superlative broker relationships that allow HealthPartners to grow.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
? Four-year college degree
? Work experience in the healthcare/insurance industry.
? Understanding of the role of brokers in the distribution and service of health and dental products.
? Proficiency with personal computers, including Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Customer Relationship Managements Systems, and database/workflow management programs.
? Ability to manage multiple project assignments.
? Excellent written and oral communication skills.
? Ability to aggressively prospect and close new business.
? Must be able to work collaboratively with internal departments to achieve organizational goals.
? Ability to develop and maintain excellent working relationships, with internal and external clients.
? Obtain Minnesota life and health insurance license within three months of hire.
? Execution of a non-competition agreement upon hire.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
? Prior experience in a sales environment.
? Minnesota life and health insurance license.
? College course work in business, finance, or health-related studies.
? Strong knowledge of HealthPartners? and affiliate company operations.
? Previous experience working with the brokerage community.
? Working knowledge of CQI and Covey principles.
? Health Insurance Association of American (HIAA), Managed Healthcare Professional (MHP), Certified Employee Benefits Specialists (CEBS) or other industry related coursework or completed designations.
? Miller Heiman/Strategic Selling training and practical application.

ACCOUNTABILITIES:
? Coordinating the small and large group new sales process for medical and dental prospects.
? Accountability for maintaining the integrity of the data input into all account management systems for new accounts.
? Work in conjunction/back up Sales Executive in every aspect of broker and client relationships.
? Jointly accountable with the Sales Executive in meeting our annual medical and dental sales, retention and net growth goals.
? Coordinate handling of critical account issues.
? Develop, maintain and improve broker/employer client relationships.
? Manage and make decisions regarding day-to-day customer service needs for assigned brokers and clients. Areas of involvement will include:
? Underwriting
? Application of Small Employer Reform Law
? Member services, claims, and Membership Accounting (billing and enrollment) and Product management
? Coordinating the sales process for medical and dental group prospects. This includes:
? Manage small and large group underwriting process from start to finish
? Complete command of underwriting requirements (specifically must understand how businesses are structured and what tax documentation is needed to verify group eligibility)
? Completing Group Data Form on new sales
? Maintain account management systems.
? Coordinate internal and external communication pieces.
? Provide back-up support for other team members.
? Conduct employer and broker presentations on occasion, such as broker training sessions, enrollment meetings, etc.
? Project work as assigned.
? Periodic after hours entertainment engagements with customers and/or brokers.
? Communicating with brokers and clients on a timely basis.

HealthPartners, nationally acclaimed for providing outstanding patient care, offers a comprehensive benefits package. To see a complete job description and/or to apply for this position, please visit www.healthpartners.jobs, click on job opportunities and search for Job ID #18046.

Health is what we do. Partnership is how we do it.

EOE]]> Sat, 21 Aug 2010 00:08:00 http://www.healthpartners-jobs.com/job/Bloomington-Sales-Technician-Job-MN-55420/914060/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS http://www.healthpartners-jobs.com/job/Bloomington-Sales-Technician-Job-MN-55420/914060/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS
Job ID: 17538
Department: HSC435 Orthopedics
City: St. Paul, MN
Location: HP - Specialty Center 435
Position Type: Full-Time
Anticipated Work Schedule: Monday through Friday business hours
Hrs/Pay Period: 80

Job Description:

The culture at HealthPartners is one of ownership, pride, service, and most importantly, partnership. That spirit of partnership among employees, with patients and the community, is just one of the many reasons we were recently named one of nation?s ?best places to work in health care? by Modern Healthcare Magazine. Join us for a career that offers respect, support and encouragement.
HealthPartners has an opportunity for a RN Care Delivery Supervisor in Orthopedics. The CDS provides leadership, direction, organization and administration of daily clinic operations in the patient care and ancillary services areas. This position works in collaboration with the Business Systems Supervisor. Service excellence is to be centered on patient care and patient relationships and is the responsibility of all employees. This is a working supervisor position.

SCHEDULE:
Monday ? Friday Business Hours

DEPARTMENT: Orthopedics

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
? Graduate of a Bachelor of Sciences or Arts degree program or health related field
Or six years of full time clinical nursing experience.
? Current RN licensure in Minnesota
? Current RN licensure in Wisconsin within two months of hire
? Two (2) years of staff supervisory experience
? Two (2) years of leadership/management experience with a health care team
? Demonstrated organizational skills
? Demonstrated problem solving skills
? Demonstrated effective project management skills
? Ability to manage resources and staff with budget requirements
? Strong written and oral communication skills
? Strong analytical skills
? Basic computer knowledge and ability
? Customer service experience with demonstrated strength in communication skills in dealing with patient/public contacts
? Ability to lead, mentor and motivate employees.
? Ability to understand, implement and monitor care improvement, patient service and access data and processes.

ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Supervision of care delivery staff including:
? Performing annual performance reviews
? Reviewing work for quality improvement purposes
? Monitoring daily staffing issues including vacation and sick time
? Monitoring and providing feedback to staff to ensure consistent application of HPMG & C and HealthPartners policy and procedures
? Promoting development of staffing skill levels
? Hiring, coaching, discipline and dismissal of staff
? Training and monitoring job functions
? Holding staff accountable for providing excellent patient service

Patient Service:
? Acts as an effective, consistent role model of Service Excellence; exemplifying courtesy, compassion, and responsiveness to all customers.
• Demonstrates that the patient is put first at every opportunity.
• Talks ?service? routinely in order to reinforce a service orientation mind-set.
• Looks for instances of missed opportunities in which employees could have better met customer needs; constructively brings such to their attention and coaches on ways to improve.
• Identifies training and staff development needs for employees as related to service skills.
• Holds self and employees accountable for meeting high standards of service toward all customers.
? Understands and accepts the philosophy that customer complaints and feedback are gifts to our organization.
• Actively listens to patients/member/families who have concerns about their care of service, seeking to understand each situation through the eyes of the patient.
• Documents such concerns and ensures that appropriate investigation and responses occur.
• Identifies trends affecting patient satisfaction, and works with the local clinic or the larger HPMG and Clinics to resolve such trends.

? Works with staff and other supervisors to identify opportunities to improve patient satisfaction
• Includes patient satisfaction discussion at staff meetings, reviewing patient feedback with staff and setting improvement priorities.
• Cooperates and collaborates with the HPMG and Clinics leadership regarding the rollout of service excellence initiatives.

Quality and Data:
? Works in collaboration with other clinic supervisors, providers, front-line staff and organizational departments to design, implement and evaluate care delivery initiatives.
? Uses quality management tools and measurements to monitor standards, processes, and outcomes of care.
? Works in collaboration with other clinic supervisors, providers, front-line staff and organizational departments to review and interpret quality management data feedback and then make appropriate changes to improve outcomes of care.
? Facilitates meetings in the clinic to gather input and provide feedback to other clinic supervisors, providers and front-line staff regarding care initiatives and outcomes of care.
? Actively participates in the creation, update and ongoing testing of business continuity and disaster recovery planning and preparation.

Financial:
? Plans, develops and monitors the budget for their area of responsibility
? Works collaboratively with the Manager, Chief of Professional Services and other supervisors to ensure optimal revenue capture
? Authorizes expenditures for their area of responsibility.
? Acts as a responsible steward of resources including time, materials, supplies and property.

Job Functions Specific to this Position:
? Medical supplies
? Medical equipment
? Sterilization processes
? Ancillary staff services/staff
? Local 113 expert
? Other jobs as assigned

HealthPartners, nationally acclaimed for providing outstanding patient care, offers a comprehensive benefits package. To see a complete job description and/or to apply for this position, please visit www.healthpartners.jobs, click on job opportunities and search for Job ID #17538.

Health is what we do. Partnership is how we do it.

EOE]]> Sat, 04 Sep 2010 00:09:00 http://www.healthpartners-jobs.com/job/St_-Paul-RN-Care-Delivery-Supervisor-Orthopedics-Job-MN/895900/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS http://www.healthpartners-jobs.com/job/St_-Paul-RN-Care-Delivery-Supervisor-Orthopedics-Job-MN/895900/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS
Job ID: 17284
Department: Urgent Care Admin
City: Bloomington, MN
Location: HP - Bloomington 8170 Corporate Office
Position Type: Full-Time
Anticipated Work Schedule:
Hrs/Pay Period: 80

Job Description:

The culture at HealthPartners is one of ownership, pride, service, and most importantly, partnership. That spirit of partnership among employees, with patients and the community, is just one of the many reasons we were recently named one of nation's ?best places to work in health care? by Modern Healthcare Magazine. Join us for a career that offers respect, support and encouragement.
HealthPartners has an opportunity for a RN Supervisor (Care Delivery Supervisory) working in Urgent Care. The CDS provides leadership, direction, organization and administration of daily clinic operations in the patient care and ancillary services areas. This position works in collaboration with the Business Systems Supervisor. Service excellence is to be centered on patient care and patient relationships and is the responsibility of all employees.

SCHEDULE:
12:30pm ? 9:30pm 4 days during the week and every other weekend. Weekend schedule is somewhat flexible (Ex: May work 8-5, 9-6, etc.)

DEPARTMENT: Urgent Care

LOCATIONS: Multiple location travel to Bloomington Corporate office as well as Brooklyn Center, Arden Hills, Minneapolis Riverside and Como Urgent Care Clinics

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
? Graduate of a Bachelor of Sciences or Arts degree program or health related field
Or six years of full time clinical nursing experience.
? Current RN licensure in Minnesota
? Current RN licensure in Wisconsin within two months of hire
? Two (2) years of staff supervisory experience
? Two (2) years of leadership/management experience with a health care team
? Demonstrated organizational skills
? Demonstrated problem solving skills
? Demonstrated effective project management skills
? Ability to manage resources and staff with budget requirements
? Strong written and oral communication skills
? Strong analytical skills
? Basic computer knowledge and ability
? Customer service experience with demonstrated strength in communication skills in dealing with patient/public contacts
? Ability to lead, mentor and motivate employees.
? Ability to understand, implement and monitor care improvement, patient service and access data and processes.

ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Supervision of care delivery staff including:
? Performing annual performance reviews
? Reviewing work for quality improvement purposes
? Monitoring daily staffing issues including vacation and sick time
? Monitoring and providing feedback to staff to ensure consistent application of HPMG & C and HealthPartners policy and procedures
? Promoting development of staffing skill levels
? Hiring, coaching, discipline and dismissal of staff
? Training and monitoring job functions
? Holding staff accountable for providing excellent patient service

Patient Service:
? Acts as an effective, consistent role model of Service Excellence; exemplifying courtesy, compassion, and responsiveness to all customers.
• Demonstrates that the patient is put first at every opportunity.
• Talks ?service? routinely in order to reinforce a service orientation mind-set.
• Looks for instances of missed opportunities in which employees could have better met customer needs; constructively brings such to their attention and coaches on ways to improve.
• Identifies training and staff development needs for employees as related to service skills.
• Holds self and employees accountable for meeting high standards of service toward all customers.
? Understands and accepts the philosophy that customer complaints and feedback are gifts to our organization.
• Actively listens to patients/member/families who have concerns about their care of service, seeking to understand each situation through the eyes of the patient.
• Documents such concerns and ensures that appropriate investigation and responses occur.
• Identifies trends affecting patient satisfaction, and works with the local clinic or the larger HPMG and Clinics to resolve such trends.

? Works with staff and other supervisors to identify opportunities to improve patient satisfaction
• Includes patient satisfaction discussion at staff meetings, reviewing patient feedback with staff and setting improvement priorities.
• Cooperates and collaborates with the HPMG and Clinics leadership regarding the rollout of service excellence initiatives.

Quality and Data:
? Works in collaboration with other clinic supervisors, providers, front-line staff and organizational departments to design, implement and evaluate care delivery initiatives.
? Uses quality management tools and measurements to monitor standards, processes, and outcomes of care.
? Works in collaboration with other clinic supervisors, providers, front-line staff and organizational departments to review and interpret quality management data feedback and then make appropriate changes to improve outcomes of care.
? Facilitates meetings in the clinic to gather input and provide feedback to other clinic supervisors, providers and front-line staff regarding care initiatives and outcomes of care.
? Actively participates in the creation, update and ongoing testing of business continuity and disaster recovery planning and preparation.

Financial:
? Plans, develops and monitors the budget for their area of responsibility
? Works collaboratively with the Manager, Chief of Professional Services and other supervisors to ensure optimal revenue capture
? Authorizes expenditures for their area of responsibility.
? Acts as a responsible steward of resources including time, materials, supplies and property.

Job Functions Specific to this Position:
? Medical supplies
? Medical equipment
? Sterilization processes
? Ancillary staff services/staff
? Local 113 expert
? Other jobs as assigned

HealthPartners, nationally acclaimed for providing outstanding patient care, offers a comprehensive benefits package. To see a complete job description and/or to apply for this position, please visit www.healthpartners.jobs, click on job opportunities and search for Job ID # 17284.

Health is what we do. Partnership is how we do it.

EOE]]> Fri, 27 Aug 2010 00:08:00 http://www.healthpartners-jobs.com/job/Bloomington-RN-Clinic-Supervisor-Urgent-Care-Job-MN-55420/839656/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS http://www.healthpartners-jobs.com/job/Bloomington-RN-Clinic-Supervisor-Urgent-Care-Job-MN-55420/839656/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS
Job ID: 17888
Department: Sales - Government Accounts
City: Bloomington, MN
Location: HP - Bloomington 8170 Corporate Office
Position Type: Full-Time
Anticipated Work Schedule: Monday - Friday
Hrs/Pay Period: 80

Job Description:

The culture at HealthPartners is one of ownership, pride, service, and most importantly, partnership. That spirit of partnership among employees, and with patients and the community is just one of the many reasons we were recently named one of the nation?s ?Best Places to Work in Healthcare? by Modern Healthcare magazine. Join us for a career that offers respect, support and encouragement. You?ll stay for the power of partnership.

We currently have an opportunity for a Client Services Representative on our Government and Labor Sales team. The Client Service Representative collaborates with, and supports, sales and ongoing account management for government and labor sales. Assist with improving business processes and services in order to maximize profitability and efficiency. The position will also assist the Director, Government and Labor Sales and the Account Executives on a wide variety of activities.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
? College degree
? Two years sales, account management or customer service experience in the health care industry.
? Minnesota insurance license within three months of hire.
? Demonstrated professional oral and written communication skills.
? Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint or comparable applications.
? Must be detail oriented, able to balance multiple priorities, and have strong time management and self-management skills.
? Positive attitude and ability to function as a team player.
? Good group presentation skills.
? Flexibility in work schedule and ability to do some travel.
? Prior experience in a team environment.
? Must have current, valid driver?s license and access to a reliable, insured vehicle.
? Execution of a non-competition agreement upon hire.

ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Serve as the primary point of contact for day to day service activities, both internal and external, including, but not limited to:
? Provide excellent customer service support for government & labor accounts in cooperation with the Account Executive(s).
? Maintain databases, files and other documentation.
? Resolve customer service issues and concerns with clients. Coordinate with other HealthPartners departments as needed.
? Assist with employee open enrollment meetings for a variety of products. May include open enrollment presentations.
? Responsible for renewal preparation including sending the renewal verification form to the employer or broker, completing a renewal request form for Underwriting, updating the summary of benefits to reflect any benefit changes for the next plan year, and delivering all relevant information to Underwriting so that they can prepare the renewal rating.
? Provide support to the Account Executive(s) in generating sales, providing quotes and working on RFP?s.
? Design, develop, test and run government and labor sales reports. Analyze data and report results to customer(s). Ensure data integrity by analyzing and verifying system/database data. Communicate and resolve any data discrepancies and errors as needed.
? Gather and prepare necessary documentation for group service issues.
? Act as in-house consultant to other sales teams by helping them understand union negotiated benefits for prospective clients and what it means to ?match? benefits. Also provides assistance with RFP?s for other sales teams.
? Maintain up-to-date awareness of the organization?s activities, industry trends, and government regulations.
? Perform other duties as assigned.

HealthPartners, nationally acclaimed for providing outstanding patient care, offers a comprehensive benefits package. To see a complete job description and/or to apply for this position, please visit www.healthpartners.jobs, click on job opportunities and search for Job ID # 17888.

Health is what we do. Partnership is how we do it.

EOE]]> Sat, 04 Sep 2010 00:09:00 http://www.healthpartners-jobs.com/job/Bloomington-Sales,-Client-Service-Representative-Govt-&-Labor-Job-MN-55420/895901/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS http://www.healthpartners-jobs.com/job/Bloomington-Sales,-Client-Service-Representative-Govt-&-Labor-Job-MN-55420/895901/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS
Job ID: 16407
Department: Consumer Health Solutions
City: Bloomington, MN
Location: HP - Bloomington 8170 Corporate Office
Position Type: Full-Time
Anticipated Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm
Hrs/Pay Period: 80

Job Description:

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Vice President & Medical Director, Health Initiatives. This role will provide medical direction and leadership for health plan sales, marketing and product development. HealthPartners family of organizations serves more than 1.25 million people in our health plans, with 888,000 medical members and 362,000 dental members. HealthPartners is among the top 25 best private health plans in the nation and the top ranked plan in Minnesota according to U.S. News & World Report/NCQA ?America's Best Health Insurance Plans 2009-2010.?

At HealthPartners we embrace our values of respect, integrity, passion and teamwork that form a culture of partnership. That spirit of partnership among employees, and with patients and the community is just one of the many reasons we were recently named one of the nation's ?Best Places to Work in Healthcare? by Modern Healthcare magazine. Join us for a career that offers respect, support and encouragement. You'll stay for the power of partnership.

ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Business Development:
1. Work collaboratively with the Sr. Vice President, Sales and sales team to achieve sales membership goals and objectives.
2. Serve as medical director for key accounts meeting with customers and national consultants, and demonstrating strong knowledge of HealthPartners programs and services including health improvement and disease management capabilities, pay for performance and other provider strategies.
3. Analyze key account experience (claims and benefits), translate and recommend strategies to improve work force health and productivity and reduce medical or dental trend.
4. Develop relationships with national consultants and keep abreast of marketplace developments.
5. Guide medical directors assigned to support sales and key accounts and provide leadership, training and development to the medical director team to understand client needs and develop solutions for customers.

Internal Collaboration:
1. Serve on the health plan medical director team providing guidance and insight on issues impacting the organization.
2. Translate and share learnings from client interactions with internal audiences to increase corporate sensitivity to market dynamics and external customer needs.
3. Build relationships with key Vice Presidents and departments to champion change, innovation and transformation for the health plan, particularly in support of key accounts. These efforts should include collaboration to:
a. Develop products, programs and services responsive to purchasers and individuals;
b. Refine employer reporting capabilities;
c. Enhance health improvement, disease management, care management, or medical management programs to positively effect medical trend;
d. Enhance worksite health programs and services, including Well@Work clinics;
e. Support development of new delivery models to support our customers, members and patients.
4. Chair Benefits Steering Committee
5. Other duties as assigned.

External Collaboration:
1. Represent HealthPartners in external forums, locally and nationally, to build visibility, develop relationships and generate sales.
2. Serve as medical spokesperson for HealthPartners health plan regarding health implementation, disease management, worksite health, sales, marketing and product strategies.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Education: MD degree
2. Experience: at least two years experience in medical leadership for a health plan, TPA, or equivalent, which must include at least one year experience of direct account interaction or work with human resources or finance representatives of large employer clients.
3. Licensure: valid, current license to practice medicine in the U.S. (any state)
4. Excellent verbal, written and presentation communication skills
5. Working knowledge of computer productivity software including Microsoft Office Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook
6. Strong quantitative skills
7. Strong teamwork, customer service orientation
8. Able to travel a moderate amount both in and out-of-state.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Additional education and/or training in business, marketing, etc. (e.g., MBA, etc.)
2. Five years experience in medical leadership for a health plan, TPA or equivalent, including at least two years of direct account interaction or work with large employer clients.

DECISION-MAKING:
1. This position is responsible for medical director account service and is involved in decisions regarding sales account strategy, product development and market initiatives.
2. Operates with a high degree of independence in the execution of agreed upon strategies. Broad latitude in directing and influencing use of resources to achieve results.

We offer competitive compensation and excellent benefits package.

For immediate, confidential consideration, apply at HealthPartners.jobs. Click Job Opportunities under the general Career Opportunities section, and Search for Job ID # 16407. For further information or questions regarding this position, please contact Jill Turck 952-883-5630 or Jill.K.Turck@HealthPartners.com

Health is what we do. Partnership is how we do it.

EOE]]> Sun, 05 Sep 2010 00:09:00 http://www.healthpartners-jobs.com/job/BLOOMINGTON-Vice-President-&-Associate-Medical-Director,-Health-Initiatives-Job-MN-55420/760943/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS http://www.healthpartners-jobs.com/job/BLOOMINGTON-Vice-President-&-Associate-Medical-Director,-Health-Initiatives-Job-MN-55420/760943/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS
Job ID: 18013
Department: Prof Services Network Mgmt
City: Bloomington, MN
Location: HP - Bloomington 8170 Corporate Office
Position Type: Full-Time
Anticipated Work Schedule: Monday through Friday
Hrs/Pay Period: 80

Job Description:

The culture at HealthPartners is one of ownership, pride, service, and most importantly, partnership. That spirit of partnership among employees, and with patients and the community is just one of the many reasons we were recently named one of the nation?s ?Best Places to Work in Healthcare? by Modern Healthcare magazine. Join us for a career that offers respect, support and encouragement. You?ll stay for the power of partnership.

We currently have an opportunity for a Contract Consultant in Provider Relations and Network Management. This position is the key resource to assigned providers. This position will manage HealthPartners strategic relationships with providers including provider contracting, financial analysis, operations management and implementation of new and existing HPI products, policies, procedures and systems.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
? Bachelor?s degree in health care administration, business administration or other relevant field.
? Three to five years experience working in the health care industry with experience in provider contract negotiations.
? Strong analytical and financial modeling skills.
? Ability to develop and evaluate contracting strategies.
? Strong oral and written communication skills.
? Ability to work independently, making independent decisions as they relate to successful relationships with providers, consistent with HealthPartners goals.

ACCOUNTABILITIES:
? Independently manage and supervise the administrative functions relating to contracted providers, including network strategy development, financial analysis, contract negotiations, contract drafting, contract monitoring, and establishing provider relations and communications.

? Independently manage and supervise the implementation of provider contracts. Develop systems, policies and procedures to communicate and ensure the successful implementation of contracts in accordance with the Minnesota Department of Health, government programs, accreditation, and other regulatory agency requirements.

? Manage the operational, financial and administrative relationships with providers. Provide support to the Medical Director, Associate Medical Director and applicable Department Heads to coordinate strategies and operations.

? Perform financial analysis and modeling to support the development of payment strategies and reimbursement levels that are cost effective yet minimally complex in terms of claims administration.

? Manage the year end settlement process for assigned providers, when applicable. Coordinate with Finance/Provider Accounting Department to interpret contract language and rates ensuring data is correct. Provide guidance to analysts as they prepare the data. Communicate settlement results to provider and provide timely follow-up. Process check requests and/or checks received from provider.

? Provide pro-active and on-going communication and education to designated providers? staff regarding HPI products, policies, procedures, and systems. This is done through regularly scheduled meetings, ad hoc meetings, phone calls, seminars, and educational inservices arranged and/or presented by the Contracting Staff. Providers? staff is defined as business office personnel, receptionists, training staff, referral management staff, physicians, other medical staff, clinic managers, and administrators.

? Collaborate and problem solve with internal HPI departments (Claims, Medical Services, Member Services, Membership Accounting, Accounts Payable, Clinic Operations, Support Services, Quality Utilization Management, Referral Secretaries, Government Service, Pharmacy Care Network, Other Contracting Departments and Sales and Marketing) to improve administrative efficiencies that will allow the providers to successfully deliver care to HPI members, to improve contracting opportunities for cost savings and/or to improve administrative interfaces.

? Prepare in written form and distribute to ?Provider Alert? recipients individual clinic variation information, changes, and update information to HPI staff so that internal operations reflect the most current provider status. This includes, but is not limited to, physician data, provider operations data, product participation, provider access and claims submission and processing nuances.

? Serve as the department expert for his/her providers in the areas of provider billing, coding, market reimbursement and utilization review.

? Assist in the development of additional provider management reports identified through the participation of the Medical Group Teams, if applicable, and/or other HPI and/or provider meetings. When applicable, the Contract Consultant is a member of a Medical Group Team and includes a Medical Director, Quality Assurance representative and Medical Management representatives. The Contract Consultant is responsible for presenting and interpreting to key provider participants the management and financial reports developed for improving provider?s delivery of managed care services for HPI Products.

? Coordinate and implement new provider relationships for designated HPI products. This includes completion of a work plan, coordinate key HPI department connection with medical groups, and establish medical group team relationship.

? Complete special projects that are identified through provider relationships, HPI Directors or Managers. Examples of projects are designing a generic referral authorization form for provider usage, updating provider manuals, creating new product information documents, coordinating the implementation of electronic connectivity programs, creating new provider reports and streamlining internal processes that involve several internal departments.

DECISION MAKING:
? This position has critical decision-making authority related to managing the provider networks consistent with HealthPartners goals, objectives and budgetary restrictions.
? Resolution of providers problems/issues are resolved to provider?s satisfaction/understanding.
? Predict and identify problem areas for providers as they implement HPI processes. Work with providers and internal HPI departments to satisfactorily coordinate operations of the processes.

HealthPartners, nationally acclaimed for providing outstanding patient care, offers a comprehensive benefits package. To see a complete job description and/or to apply for this position, please visit www.healthpartners.jobs, click on job opportunities and search for Job ID # 18013.

Health is what we do. Partnership is how we do it.

EOE]]> Sat, 21 Aug 2010 00:08:00 http://www.healthpartners-jobs.com/job/Bloomington-Contract-Consultant-Provider-Relations-Job-MN-55420/914061/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS http://www.healthpartners-jobs.com/job/Bloomington-Contract-Consultant-Provider-Relations-Job-MN-55420/914061/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS
Job ID: 17554
Department: HPD - JourneyWell Operations
City: Bloomington, MN
Location: HP - Bloomington 8170 Corporate Office
Position Type: Full-Time
Anticipated Work Schedule: Regular business hours. Some overnight travel required.
Hrs/Pay Period: 80

Job Description:

The culture at HealthPartners is one of ownership, pride, service, and most importantly, partnership. That spirit of partnership among employees, and with patients and the community, recently helped us become one of the nation's ?Best Places to Work in Healthcare? according to Modern Healthcare magazine. Join us for a career that offers respect, support and encouragement. You'll stay for the power of partnership.

HealthPartners continued growth has created a unique opportunity for a top performing, dynamic Sales Executive who will be responsible for selling Health Management solutions to the national market to expand our health and wellness business. In this position, you will be responsible for executing the marketing and sales strategy to grow business through sales to regional and national employers. You will identify prospective business opportunities and manage a strong pipeline while meeting and exceeding sales goals.

You should apply for this position if:

- You have five or more years of experience in full life-cycle consultative sales selling to major and national accounts
- You are passionate about sales and health and wellness
- You are a top sales performer with a proven history of meeting and exceeding goals

HealthPartners is nationally acclaimed for providing outstanding patient care and we offer an excellent salary and benefits package. For more information and to apply go to www.healthpartners.jobs and search for job ID 17554.

Health is what we do. Partnership is how we do it.

HealthPartners is an Equal Opportunity Employer.]]> Sat, 14 Aug 2010 00:08:00 http://www.healthpartners-jobs.com/job/Bloomington-Sales-Executive-Health-Management-Job-MN-55420/854012/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS http://www.healthpartners-jobs.com/job/Bloomington-Sales-Executive-Health-Management-Job-MN-55420/854012/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS
Job ID: 17512
Department: Marketing Administration
City: Bloomington, MN
Location: HP - Bloomington 8170 Corporate Office
Position Type: Full-Time
Anticipated Work Schedule: Regular business hours
Hrs/Pay Period: 80

Job Description:

The culture at HealthPartners is one of ownership, pride, service, and most importantly, partnership. That spirit of partnership among employees, and with patients and the community is just one of the many reasons we were recently named one of the nation?s ?Best Places to Work in Healthcare? by Modern Healthcare magazine. Join us for a career that offers respect, support and encouragement. You?ll stay for the power of partnership.

We are currently seeking a Marketing Communication Consultant to join our Marketing & Communications department. This position will be responsible for the development and implementation of marketing strategies and tactics for HealthPartners Health Plan products and services.

Requirements:
? Bachelor's degree preferably in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, or related field along
? 2-5 years of marketing communications program planning and development experience in a healthcare setting.
? Excellent writing, proofreading and editing skills for print and web
? Demonstrated creativity in developing effective communications programs for consumer, business and internal audiences.
? Proficiency in Microsoft office products including Excel and Access
? This position requires someone who is very analytical

Accountabilities:
? Implementing marketing plans and programs that support business to business and business to consumer marketing objectives.
? Producing materials, communications and events to support business and marketing objectives.
? Writing, editing and formatting general, market-specific and group-specific marketing communications for consumer, business-to-business and internal audiences. Delivery vehicles include product summaries, brochures, websites, electronic newsletters, CD-ROMs, and PowerPoint presentations.
? Developing product materials and collateral support for purchaser and consumer audiences.
? Running reports and analyzing data in order to continually improve quality and effectiveness of marketing initiatives.
? Working with internal support units such as web and creative services to develop and implement tactics.
? Analyzes audience-specific needs and responds with targeted key messages and materials.

HealthPartners, nationally acclaimed for providing outstanding patient care, offers a comprehensive benefits package. To see a complete job description and/or to apply for this position, please visit www.healthpartners.jobs, click on job opportunities and search for Job ID #17512.

Health is what we do. Partnership is how we do it.

EOE]]> Thu, 02 Sep 2010 00:09:00 http://www.healthpartners-jobs.com/job/Bloomington-Marketing-Communications-Consultant-MN-55420/924079/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS http://www.healthpartners-jobs.com/job/Bloomington-Marketing-Communications-Consultant-MN-55420/924079/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS
Job ID: 18047
Department: Sales/Mktg Systems
City: Bloomington, MN
Location: HP - Bloomington 8170 Corporate Office
Position Type: Full-Time
Anticipated Work Schedule: Monday - Friday regular business hours.
Hrs/Pay Period: 80

Job Description:

The culture at HealthPartners is one of ownership, pride, service, and most importantly, partnership. That spirit of partnership among employees, and with patients and the community, recently helped us become one of the nation?s ?Best Places to Work in Healthcare? according to Modern Healthcare magazine. Join us for a career that offers respect, support and encouragement. You?ll stay for the power of partnership.

Our continued growth has created an opportunity for a Business Analyst to join our Product Marketing and Sales Systems team. This position will help to bring together the needs of the Marketing and Sales staff and the technical resources of the Marketing and Sales Systems team. By working with people, processes and technology, the Business Analyst improves the effectiveness and quality of information systems, data reporting and business processes. Responsibilities in this position range from business process analysis to software requirement specification and quality assurance testing. Important skills for this position include a strong understanding in technical project management, the ability to work with a wide range of customers (within and outside of the Marketing and Sales departments), and a strong understanding of the software development life cycle.

Additional responsibilities include:

? Provide front-line support for all Marketing and Sales Systems team applications, including answering end-user questions and documenting system defects and enhancement requests.
? Analyze application defects and enhancement requests to identify specific business requirements and processes, and identify any implications to business processes or systems as a result of the application correction or enhancement.
? Provide project management for team projects.
? Coordinate and facilitate end-user task forces to determine business requirements of major enhancements to team applications.
? Participate in corporate committees to gather and communicate any information needed for maintaining and enhancing team applications.
? Provide quality assurance testing for team applications.
? Provide system specification and business process documentation for team applications.
? Communicate changes to systems or processes to end-users.
? Train, or assist other trainers, on team applications.
? Provide ad-hoc reporting to staff and management as requested.

This position requires a bachelor?s degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems or comparable field along with five years direct experience in business systems training and support. This position also requires experience working within the software development life cycle and experience with Word, Excel, Access and Project. This position also requires the ability to present results verbally and in written form to end users and the ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical users. The ideal candidate will have working knowledge of healthcare insurance business processes, experience with relational database reporting and queries and experience in Project Management.

HealthPartners is nationally acclaimed for providing outstanding patient care and we offer an excellent salary and benefits package. For more information and to apply go to www.healthpartners.jobs and search for job ID 18047.

Health is what we do. Partnership is how we do it.

HealthPartners is an Equal Opportunity Employer.]]> Wed, 25 Aug 2010 00:08:00 http://www.healthpartners-jobs.com/job/Bloomington-Business-Analyst-MN-55420/916519/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS http://www.healthpartners-jobs.com/job/Bloomington-Business-Analyst-MN-55420/916519/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS
Job ID: 17422
Department: Sales/Mktg Systems
City: Bloomington, MN
Location: HP - Bloomington 8170 Corporate Office
Position Type: Full-Time
Anticipated Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Hrs/Pay Period: 80

Job Description:

The culture at HealthPartners is one of ownership, pride, service, and most importantly, partnership. That spirit of partnership among employees, and with patients and the community, recently helped us become one of the nation's ?Best Places to Work in Healthcare? according to Modern Healthcare magazine. Join us for a career that offers respect, support and encouragement. You'll stay for the power of partnership.

Our continued growth has created a Business Automation Analyst position to join our Product Marketing and Sales Systems team. This position will be a combination of an application developer, data analyst and business analyst, and will be responsible for supporting the Marketing and Sales departments' information processing needs with appropriate analysis and the application of technology. By working with people, processes and technology, the Business Automation Analyst improves the effectiveness and quality of business processes, information systems and data reporting. Responsibilities in this position range from business data analysis and reporting to software application design, development and maintenance.

Responsibilities include:

? Provide Marketing and Sales departments with technical expertise to improve operational effectiveness and efficiency. This includes performing requirements analysis, workflow analysis and recommending quality improvements.
? Perform key technical functions in the development of new Marketing/Sales applications and the enhancement and maintenance of existing Marketing/Sales applications. Functions include: requirements gathering and analysis; application design, coding and testing; application distribution; database administration.
? Manage the execution and delivery of regularly-scheduled and ad-hoc reports.
? Combine business knowledge and technical expertise to assist customers wanting to evaluate or address business issues through the use of data.
? Provide appropriate written and verbal communication to team members, manager and customers regarding project status and issue identification, analysis and resolution activities.

This position requires a bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems or comparable field along with five years direct experience in application development, data analysis and reporting. This position also requires five years of application development experience along with data management experience in a Microsoft SQL Server environment (preferably 2005/2008). This position also requires the ability to present results verbally and in written form to end users and the ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical users. The ideal candidate will have working knowledge of healthcare insurance business processes.

HealthPartners is nationally acclaimed for providing outstanding patient care and we offer an excellent salary and benefits package. For more information and to apply go to www.healthpartners.jobs and search for job ID 17422.

Health is what we do. Partnership is how we do it.]]> Sat, 21 Aug 2010 00:08:00 http://www.healthpartners-jobs.com/job/Bloomington-Business-Automation-Analyst-Job-MN-55420/859773/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS http://www.healthpartners-jobs.com/job/Bloomington-Business-Automation-Analyst-Job-MN-55420/859773/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS
Job ID: 17878
Department: HPD - JourneyWell Operations
City: Bloomington, MN
Location: HP - Bloomington 8170 Corporate Office
Position Type: Full-Time
Anticipated Work Schedule: Normal business hours
Hrs/Pay Period: 80

Job Description:

The culture at HealthPartners is one of ownership, pride, service, and most importantly, partnership. That spirit of partnership among employees, and with patients and the community, recently helped us become one of the nation?s ?Best Places to Work in Healthcare? according to Modern Healthcare magazine. Join us for a career that offers respect, support and encouragement. You?ll stay for the power of partnership.

Due to our continued growth HealthPartners is currently seeking a Manager, Business Process, Technology Integration and Reporting to join our Health Promotion Department (HPD). This position is responsible for ensuring quality, cost effective and efficient IT delivery of solutions to meet the needs of the HPD business; this includes identifying and prioritizing technology requirements, delivery and integration within HPD and leveraging the technology for HPD within HealthPartners organization. This position is also responsible for managing the billing, customer and operational reporting, fulfillment and administrative set-up/operations integration for implementations.

Additional responsibilities include:

? Managing all business/IT process and execution including eligibility, billing, fulfillment, reporting (both customer and operational) and administrative set-up/operations integration for implementations.
? Ensuring appropriate technology integration from the perspective of the business to deliver on-time, on budget and requirement compliant releases.
? Leading process development and evaluation of ongoing effectiveness of the operational and business processes and metrics.
? Developing and leading a high performing team
? Responsible to ensure on time, accurate and relevant customer reporting and operational reporting.
? Responsible for accurate and timely fulfillment, and financial reporting (including invoicing and reporting).

This position requires a Bachelor?s degree along with 6-8 years experience in leading customer centric organizations with demonstrated understanding of technology, operations and process. In addition, this position requires strong leadership skills with at least 6 years of multi functional operational responsibility. This position also requires at least 5 years experience in process mapping, process improvement and best practices including productivity improvement and metrics. This position requires excellent communications skills with the ability to observe, identify and effectively communicate process improvements that will impact departmental operations. Six Sigma/Lean Six Sigma training/certification is desired along with previous experience working in a health system or in the delivery of health improvement services to large populations.

HealthPartners is nationally acclaimed for providing outstanding patient care and we offer an excellent salary and benefits package. For more information and to apply go to www.healthpartners.jobs and search for job ID 17878.

Health is what we do. Partnership is how we do it.

HealthPartners is an Equal Opportunity Employer.]]> Thu, 26 Aug 2010 00:08:00 http://www.healthpartners-jobs.com/job/Bloomington-Manager,-Business-Process,-Technology-Integration-&-Reporting-Job-MN-55420/887711/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS http://www.healthpartners-jobs.com/job/Bloomington-Manager,-Business-Process,-Technology-Integration-&-Reporting-Job-MN-55420/887711/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS
Job ID: 17603
Department: Claims Management
City: St. Paul, MN
Location: HP - 180 East Fifth
Position Type: Full-Time
Anticipated Work Schedule: Monday through Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm
Hrs/Pay Period: 80

Job Description:

The culture at HealthPartners is one of ownership, pride, service, and most importantly, partnership. That spirit of partnership among employees, and with patients and the community is just one of the many reasons we were recently named one of the nation?s ?Best Places to Work in Healthcare? by Modern Healthcare magazine. Join us for a career that offers respect, support and encouragement. You?ll stay for the power of partnership.

Our continued growth has created an opportunity for a Sr. Manager of Claims Cost Management. This position will manage a comprehensive claim cost containment area for HealthPartners. Directs specific administrative Claims Department processes, new business initiatives and participates in the development and implementation of key Administrative Systems projects and strategic operational initiatives. Work directly with all levels of staff within the organization, providing leadership for administrative functions.

ACCOUNTABILITIES:
1. Provides management leadership for designated administrative areas. Facilitates communication with business functional leaders. IS, staff, officers and senior management, regarding operational and functional area development, impact analysis of new business initiatives, regulatory
2. Directs the analysis of complex business operations, defines requirements. Performs feasibility studies and produces cost/benefit information, and completes requirement analysis.
3. Ensures optimum benefit dollar recovery through third party liability provisions and claim refund activity.
4. Develop recovery theory and investigative potential overpayments, and assess potential for financial recovery.
5. Identify recovery opportunities through the detailed review of informational and data sources.
6. Contribute to the development of operational processes within the team as well as policies and procedures.
7. Identify critical issues needing resolution. If issues require senior management attention, work with each as necessary to address changes and strategic projects.
8. Provides leadership for affordability and customer driven initiatives.
9. Serve as administrative expert including for functional area(s) and issues related to Claims
10. Represent HealthPartners in dealing with external and internal audit firms and other outside organizations.
11. Meet or exceed targets established for recoveries.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Bachelors Degree
2. 7-10 Years of related experience within a regulatory and or healthcare compliance environment preferred.
3. Ability to search out and identify recovery and cost containment opportunities
4. Effective leadership, change management and judgment skills
5. Excellent communication skills; verbal, written skills
6. Ability to establish positive relationships internally and with industry groups and regulatory agencies.
7. Solid business acumen and good understanding of business processes and dependencies
8. Healthcare data analysis experience.
9. Strong customer focus and negotiation skills.
10. Demonstrated skill in planning, organizing and time management.
11. Ability to analyze and interpret data and communicate action plans.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
? Masters degree in business administration, or other health-related field

We offer an excellent salary/benefits package, a rewarding environment, and a total commitment to providing exceptional care.

For a complete job description and to apply please visit to HealthPartners.jobs, click on Search for Job Opportunities and enter Job ID: 17603.

Health is what we do. Partnership is how we do it.

EOE]]> Mon, 30 Aug 2010 00:08:00 http://www.healthpartners-jobs.com/job/St_-Paul-Sr_-Manager-of-Claims-Cost-Management-Job-MN/891964/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS http://www.healthpartners-jobs.com/job/St_-Paul-Sr_-Manager-of-Claims-Cost-Management-Job-MN/891964/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS
Job ID: 18056
Department: Lean Implementation
City: Bloomington, MN
Location: HP - Bloomington 8170 Corporate Office
Position Type: Temporary Full-Time
Anticipated Work Schedule: Monday - Friday
Hrs/Pay Period: 80

Job Description:

The culture at HealthPartners is one of ownership, pride, service, and most importantly, partnership. That spirit of partnership among employees, and with patients and the community is just one of the many reasons we were recently named one of the nation?s ?Best Places to Work in Healthcare? by Modern Healthcare magazine. Join us for a career that offers respect, support and encouragement. You?ll stay for the power of partnership.

Our continued growth has created an opportunity for a Lean Process Improvement Consultant. This position will provide support to operational leaders to improve the efficiency & effectiveness of work flows and processes that support patient care.

Assignment Duration:
This assignment will last approximately 18-24 months and is a benefits eligible opportunity.

Required Qualifications:
? Bachelor?s Degree
? 5 years of experience in an operations management and/ or business systems management capacity preferably in a health care setting with an excellent understanding and history of the application of Lean principles to improving operations
? Proven mastery and application in process variability reduction (DMAIC), waste reduction (LEAN, Kaizen) process and Systems Thinking approaches
? Strong leadership skills with proven ability to facilitate cross-functional teams
? Ability to build strong working relationships with internal customers
? Ability to work in a matrix organization through influencing and flexibility
? Ability to lead in situations of ambiguity
? Proven ability to manage multiple priorities
? Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
? Ability to gather, analyze, and interpret varied and complex information; communicate and achieve consensus on recommendations
? Strong data analysis skills
? Self motivated

Preferred Qualifications:
? A Master?s degree and experience directly involved in organizational change interventions with a major corporation. Desired fields of study include business, psychology, and industrial relations
? 10 plus years of experience in management in a health care setting
? Demonstrated experience with organizational change and process transformation/reengineering; proficiency in Change Management methodology
Accountabilities:
? Plays a key role in the analysis, design, implementation, facilitation and improvement of operations, systems and processes by applying (?lean?) principles and other performance improvement techniques, with a focus on ambulatory clinics in our care delivery system. Types of projects may include analysis and improvements to patient care operations, departmental operations documentation, patient flow, and revenue cycle activities. A strong blend of technical/process redesign skills and leadership, interpersonal, group facilitation, and communication skills is essential for success in this role.
? Partners with organizational leaders and front-line project teams to design and implement processes that continuously improve the efficiency & effectiveness of the experience for the patient.
? Partners with organizational leaders and front-line project teams to design and implement processes that utilize staff effectively, enhance service and continuously improve the work environment. Work closely with operational leaders to establish sustainable LEAN practices that empower employees, accelerate change, and enable personal and team development.
? Provides project leadership to lean teams including identifying opportunities, defining and financially justifying projects, launching project teams, managing team activities, leading teams to execute projects with the problem solving methodology, managing project queues, tracking project status and results, removing and elevating project barriers, successfully closing and delivering on project deliverables, and developing team members.
? Insures the integration of other projects/processes and coordination of the improvements with the appropriate project/process owners to accomplish the project goals. Also includes capturing lessons learned and assisting in translation of successes to other areas.
? Leads or carries out development of project plans, including objectives, deliverables, key tasks, timelines, milestones, stakeholder and team member identification, risks, decision-making processes and resource requirements.
? Leads the implementation of process/program improvement projects as per established statement of work and work plan, including facilitating meetings, building and maintaining effective team relationships, monitoring progress, resolving barriers or problems; measures margin improvement after implementation of improvement ideas.
? Collects and analyzes data to support projects being considered or underway. Data gathered may include work methods and procedures, staffing utilization, productivity, organizational structure, distribution of assignments and information management.
? Presents project progress and findings to multiple audiences, including managers, physicians and organizational leadership
HealthPartners, nationally acclaimed for providing outstanding patient care, offers a comprehensive benefits package. To see a complete job description and/or to apply for this position, please visit www.healthpartners.jobs, click on job opportunities and search for Job ID #18056.

Health is what we do. Partnership is how we do it.

EOE]]> Sat, 21 Aug 2010 00:08:00 http://www.healthpartners-jobs.com/job/Bloomington-Lean-Process-Improvement-Consultant-Job-MN-55420/914062/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS http://www.healthpartners-jobs.com/job/Bloomington-Lean-Process-Improvement-Consultant-Job-MN-55420/914062/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS Department: - Implementation Project Manager

Job ID: 17070
Department HPD - Cust Strategy & Intg
City: Bloomington, MN
Location: HP - Bloomington 8170 Corporate Office
Position Type: Full-Time
Anticipated Work Schedule: Regular business hours.
Hrs/Pay Period: 80

Job Description:

The culture at HealthPartners is one of ownership, pride, service, and most importantly, partnership. That spirit of partnership among employees, and with patients and the community, recently helped us become one of the nation?s ?Best Places to Work in Healthcare? according to Modern Healthcare magazine. Join us for a career that offers respect, support and encouragement. You?ll stay for the power of partnership.

Because of our continued growth we are currently seeking an Implementation Project Manager to join our Customer Strategy and Integration team within our Health Promotion Department. This position is responsible for leading all aspects of the implementation process for new and renewing customers.

Other responsibilities include:
? Act as a main customer contact during the implementation.
? Resolve critical customer implementation issues.
? Partner with HealthPartners Sales team to act as the leader of the implementation
? Coordinate communication strategies, reporting strategies, eligibility requirements and set-up, Biometrics set-up and ensure quality processes are documented and in place for customer customizations.
? Maintain a detailed project plan for each customer implementation and ensure that all target timelines and action items are successfully met.

This position requires a Bachelor?s degree preferably in health education/promotion or a health related field along with demonstrated project management experience. In addition, 2-4 years experience in a customer service role is required. This position also required a demonstrated ability to successfully manage multiple projects and meet deadlines. Experience working in a health coaching role or similar experience is desirable.

This position will require some local and over-night travel.

HealthPartners is nationally acclaimed for providing outstanding patient care and we offer an excellent salary and benefits package. For more information and to apply go to www.healthpartners.jobs and search for job ID 17070.

Health is what we do. Partnership is how we do it.

HealthPartners is an Equal Opportunity Employer.]]> Sat, 04 Sep 2010 00:09:00 http://www.healthpartners-jobs.com/job/Bloomington-Health-Promotion-Department-Implementation-Project-Manager-Job-MN-55420/895899/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS http://www.healthpartners-jobs.com/job/Bloomington-Health-Promotion-Department-Implementation-Project-Manager-Job-MN-55420/895899/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS
Job ID: 17877
Department: HPD - JourneyWell Operations
City: Bloomington, MN
Location: HP - Bloomington 8170 Corporate Office
Position Type: Full-Time
Anticipated Work Schedule: Normal business hours.
Hrs/Pay Period: 80

Job Description:

The culture at HealthPartners is one of ownership, pride, service, and most importantly, partnership. That spirit of partnership among employees, and with patients and the community, recently helped us become one of the nation?s ?Best Places to Work in Healthcare? according to Modern Healthcare magazine. Join us for a career that offers respect, support and encouragement. You?ll stay for the power of partnership.

Due to our continued growth HealthPartners is currently seeking a Manager, Customer Strategy, Consulting and Implementation to join our Health Promotion Department (HPD). This position is responsible for leading all aspects of pre-sales support, implementation, account management and consulting for HPD solutions. This position works closely with HealthPartners sales organization to deliver excellent implementation and account management services that leverage resources appropriately.

Other responsibilities include:

? Developing, managing and maintaining strong linkages and relationships with the external marketplace, customers, prospects and strategic partners.
? Leading the retention and growth of the client base through leadership of high quality teams, implementations and strong consultative account management teams.
? Delivering an account management model that is effective, revenue generating and customer centric.
? Providing leadership and direction in responding to proposal requests.
? Developing and directing short and long term strategic plans designed to support the growth objectives as measured by service quality, business volume and revenues.

This position requires a Bachelor?s degree along with 8-10 years experience in leading customer centric organizations with a focus on account management, implementation, consulting and pre-sales support. In addition, this position requires strong leadership skills with at least 6 years of multi functional operational responsibility and strong business acumen. This position also requires a dedication to excellent customer focus with experience in building and leading high performance teams focused on delivering tactical and strategic customer solutions. The ability to identify market trends that will impact operations along with experience in budgeting, pricing, contract negotiations/management and determining revenue projections is necessary. This position also requires someone who has proven oral and written communication skills and very strong presentation skills. The ideal candidate will have previous experience working in the health promotion industry and experience in the delivery of health improvement services to large populations.

HealthPartners is nationally acclaimed for providing outstanding patient care and we offer an excellent salary and benefits package. For more information and to apply go to www.healthpartners.jobs and search for job ID 17877.

Health is what we do. Partnership is how we do it.

HealthPartners is an Equal Opportunity Employer.]]> Thu, 26 Aug 2010 00:08:00 http://www.healthpartners-jobs.com/job/Bloomington-Manager,-Customer-Strategy,-Consulting-&-Implementation-Job-MN-55420/887710/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS http://www.healthpartners-jobs.com/job/Bloomington-Manager,-Customer-Strategy,-Consulting-&-Implementation-Job-MN-55420/887710/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS
Job ID: 18149
Department: Medical Director
City: Bloomington, MN
Location: HP - Bloomington 8170 Corporate Office
Position Type: Full-Time
Anticipated Work Schedule: Business hours
Hrs/Pay Period: 80

Job Description:

The culture at HealthPartners is one of ownership, pride, service, and most importantly, partnership. That spirit of partnership among employees, and with patients and the community is just one of the many reasons we were recently named one of the nation?s ?Best Places to Work in Healthcare? by Modern Healthcare magazine. Join us for a career that offers respect, support and encouragement. You?ll stay for the power of partnership.

We currently have an opportunity for an Executive Assistant. This provides confidential administrative support to the Executive. Assists with additional administrative responsibilities to ensure the efficient operation of the offices. Represents the Executive in developing relationships with business associates and vendors. Independently applies analytical and problem-solving skills to resolve business issues. Communicates and interacts with senior-level HealthPartners personnel.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
? High School Diploma or GED
? 5+ years of administrative assistant experience
? Must report directly to a Vice President, Senior Vice President, Associate Medical Director or Medical Director
? Excellent desktop tool usage including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
? Excellent oral and written communication skills
? Excellent spelling, grammar, editing, and organizational skills
? Ability to accurately type 60 WPM
? Ability to operate various office equipment
? Ability to deal with highly confidential information.
? Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
? Ability to deal with highly confidential information
? Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills
? Excellent problem solving skills
? Demonstrated time management and project management skills
? Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
? Ability to learn new software applications

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
? Two year degree or certificate in Business, Administrative Support, or related field
? Working knowledge of Healthcare Systems
? Working knowledge of accounting principles and practices (i.e., GAAP)

ACCOUNTABILITIES:
? Performs a variety of administrative assistant tasks to support the Executive(s). This includes typing, copying, sending faxes, maintaining accurate files and records, answering telephone calls, taking messages, maintaining appointment calendars, and arranging meetings. Sorts and distributes incoming mail.
? Creates, proofreads, and edits a variety of material including, but not limited to, correspondence, spreadsheets, presentation material, reports, and other confidential materials using appropriate computer software and office equipment.
? Manages the Executive?s calendar, assists in efficient time utilization and balances multiple priorities.
? Arranges meetings. Handles space procurement issues, obtains the necessary equipment, and makes food service arrangements within established budget. Prepares materials for presentations and meetings as requested. Transcribes meeting minutes and distributes as necessary.
? Audits budget reports and notifies Finance of errors or problems and works towards resolution. Prepares expense reports as requested. Processes check requests and reconciles monthly expenses to the budget.
? Greets visitors and directs them to appropriate person in area(s).
? Coordinates travel arrangements and prepares itineraries as necessary.
? Responsible for variety of administrative projects requiring independent judgment and action.
? Establishes and maintains excellent working relationships with others.
? Serves as a backup to other administrative support staff as needed.
? Performs other duties as assigned.

HealthPartners, nationally acclaimed for providing outstanding patient care, offers a comprehensive benefits package. To see a complete job description and/or to apply for this position, please visit www.healthpartners.jobs, click on job opportunities and search for Job ID #18149.

Health is what we do. Partnership is how we do it.

EOE]]> Fri, 03 Sep 2010 00:09:00 http://www.healthpartners-jobs.com/job/Bloomington-Executive-Assistant-Job-MN-55420/925524/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS http://www.healthpartners-jobs.com/job/Bloomington-Executive-Assistant-Job-MN-55420/925524/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS
Job ID: 17464
Department: Health Plan Behavioral Health
City: Bloomington, MN
Location: HP - Bloomington 8170 Corporate Office
Position Type: Full-Time
Anticipated Work Schedule: basic business hours (Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm) except for 4 non-business hours
Hrs/Pay Period: 80

Job Description:

The culture at HealthPartners is one of ownership, pride, service, and most importantly, partnership. That spirit of partnership among employees, and with patients and the community is just one of the many reasons we were recently named one of the nation?s ?Best Places to Work in Healthcare? by Modern Healthcare magazine. Join us for a career that offers respect, support and encouragement. You?ll stay for the power of partnership.

HealthPartners is currently looking for Outpatient Behavioral Health Case Managers who are a MN licensed MA, LP?s, LICSW?s, independently licensed LPCs, LPCCs, LMFT?s, LADC?s, or RN?s with mental health certification and 3 years of experience for our Behavioral Health Case Management positions at the Bloomington health plan headquarters.

Responsibilities include: provides telephonic care coordination to patients, their families, and providers in addressing behavioral health conditions; educate and empower patients and families to make informed personal health care decisions in order to reach health care goals; and facilitate communication between patient, physician, health plan and community.

We offer an excellent salary/benefits package, a rewarding environment, and a total commitment to providing exceptional care.

Health is what we do. Partnership is how we do it.

EOE]]> Fri, 03 Sep 2010 00:09:00 http://www.healthpartners-jobs.com/job/Bloomington-Behavioral-Health-Case-Manager-Job-MN-55420/926971/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS http://www.healthpartners-jobs.com/job/Bloomington-Behavioral-Health-Case-Manager-Job-MN-55420/926971/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS