VHP Assistant Director Managed Care Programs for Contracts

Salary: $181,964.87 - $233,468.77 Annually
Location : Throughout the County of Santa Clara, CA
Job Type: Executive Management
Job Number: 23-B89-B
Department: Valley Health Plan
Opening Date: 09/14/2023
Closing Date: Continuous
Bargaining Unit: 91
Description
Under direction, to direct the design, development and implementation of Managed Care systems of the Santa Clara Valley Health and Hospital System's Local Initiative Plan; to maintain internal relations with medical staff and administration, managers and other clinicians, and to develop and maintain relations with external potential health care providers, work groups and customer departments and agencies.
Recruitment Brochure
This position will have a heavy emphasis on contracting. Click here to learn more.
Filing Period and Application Procedure
This recruitment will remain open until the position is filled. The first review of applications will be on Friday, October 13, 2023. The recruitment may be extended or closed as early as ten (10) days after the issue date. You are encouraged to apply as soon as possible and to monitor this site for updated closing information.
This recruitment requires the submission of an online application. No paper applications will be accepted. Applicants must apply online at .
It is important that the following information be included in your application packet, as it will be evaluated during the competitive review process:
1. Résumé;
2. References contact information (minimum of 3);
3. Cover letter explaining why you are the ideal candidate, including specific examples from your experience (maximum of 3 pages);
4. Complete responses to the supplemental questions.
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Typical Tasks

• Provides leadership and directs the design and development and implementation of the Managed Care program;
• Directs activity of consultants, attorneys, and internal management information systems and Managed Care administrative and analyst staff;
• Develops and maintains cooperative relationships with internal administrative and medical staff members;
• Recommends to administration which services to provide or buy from external providers;
• Develops networks and maintains cooperative relations with potential providers and customer departments, businesses and agencies;
• Represents the Health and Hospital System's interests before Federal, State, and local government agencies and community interest groups;
• Works with the management of public and mental health and alcohol program departments and hospital and clinics to develop and modify roles and missions so that they are congruent with Managed Care Programs;
• Performs other related duties as required.

Employment Standards
Possession of a bachelor's or higher degree in business administration, health care administration or a related field and substantial experience with health care delivery programs to acquire the knowledge and abilities listed below.
Experience Note: This position requires substantial Managed Care program or related experience where a high level of responsibility and accountability was held, preferably in programs dealing with medicaid, a large geographic area, and variety of providers, a teaching hospital, and a public/political environment.
Knowledge of:

• Laws and regulations governing the development and operation of Managed Care Programs;
• Business practices and operating customs peculiar to health care providers and networks;
• The nature and extent of political interests and considerations surrounding health care delivery;
• The potential affects of federal, state and local budgetary actions on Managed Care Programs.

Ability to:

• Apply creativity, imagination and leadership to the development of programs;
• Assume a leadership role in gaining the cooperation of internal staff and external providers, customers, and community interests;
• Recognize and respond effectively to the political realities of the health care delivery environment;
• Recognize and meet customer needs and market considerations;
• Work cooperatively and effectively with all elements of the health care delivery system;
• Work effectively and react intelligently in a high charged, dynamic environment;
• Maintain focus on customer service, market share, and financial factors affecting programs.

Overview of County of Santa Clara's Executive Leadership Benefits package.
01
Please answer the following questions. Your responses in the following questions are REQUIRED, as it will be used to initially determine minimum qualifications. For those applicants meeting the employment standards, this information will be critical in the subsequent competitive assessment to identify those candidates to be invited to the oral examination. Your resumes will not be accepted as a response to the following supplemental questions. You may attach a separate sheet and type "see attached" in the required field for each question. If you are attaching a separate document to answer the supplemental questionnaire, the responses should be limited to 2-3 pages. Do you understand this requirement?

• Yes
• No

02
For each relevant position held, briefly provide specific information that clearly describes: a. Your functional areas of responsibility; b. The size and type of each organization; c. Your position within each organization and the title of the position to which you report(ed); and d. The number and level of staff managed.
03
In reference to this role's typical responsibilities, please provide detailed information regarding your experience in leading or managing Managed Care Programs or a related field. If applicable, please include your experience in programs dealing with medicaid, a large geographic area, and variety of providers, a teaching hospital, and a public/political environment.
Required Question