Health Plan Services Manager
About The Position
Kern County employees provide opportunities that are purposeful to our community. Every employee and every action contributes to the improvement and strengthening of our county. To learn more about Kern County, click here or follow us: Growth Mindset We always encourage our employees to grow and develop. Kern County has a culture of innovation that allows employees to explore creative and more efficient ways to accomplish their work. We provide access to training and continued professional development in an effort to ensure that our employees have opportunities for career growth. Additional Information Admittance to the examination will require a valid government issued photograph identification. Applicants who are unable to present proper identification must make arrangements with the Human Resources Division prior to the test date. A background check may be conducted for this classification. Following an offer of employment, you may be required to submit to post offer medical and drug screening tests at County expense. This examination will establish an eligible list from which immediate appointment(s) will be made. Other permanent and temporary appointments will be made as needed. Successful candidates will remain on the eligible list for a period of twelve-months, unless specified otherwise by the Civil Service Commission. For more information regarding Kern County's recruitment process, please see our FAQ page . Kern County is an ADA compliant and an equal opportunity employer and encourages all qualified individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply. Supplemental All Kern County employees are designated "Disaster Service Workers" through state and local laws (CA Government Code Sec.3100-3109 and Ordinance Code Title 2-Administration, Ch. 2.66 Emergency Services). As Disaster Service Workers, all County employees are expected to remain at work, or to report for work as soon as practicable, following a significant emergency or disaster.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university which provided for the acquisition of the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
- Nine (9) years of fiscal or senior administrative experience in a hospital, medical office, or health plan setting.
- Two (2) years as a supervisor/manager.
- Applicants must submit all applicable diploma(s), transcripts, licenses and/or certificates with their application.
- Valid government issued photograph identification.
Nice To Haves
- health plan administrator
- health plan program manager
- medical office administration
- negotiation of health care provider reimbursement agreements
- public relations
- labor relations
- budget input and monitoring
- management and supervision of staff
Responsibilities
- Nine (9) years of fiscal or senior administrative experience in a hospital, medical office, or health plan setting.
- Two (2) years as a supervisor/manager.
Benefits
- training and continued professional development
- post offer medical and drug screening tests at County expense
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
