Senior Health Program Coordinator

Health Research Incorporated • Menands, NY

3d • $73,627 - $73,627 • Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Health Program Coordinator will be responsible for contributing to the coordination of activities within the Client Service Unit. Duties will include: serving as a resource regarding the day to day routine operations of Unit activities and maintaining the in-depth manual of standardized Policy and Procedures, which details the daily tasks of Unit staff; conducting and monitoring quality assurance activities, including, but not limited to: hotline phone monitoring, external quality assurance initiatives, file documentation reviews, yearly external and quarterly internal audit reviews; reviewing and providing technical assistance regarding eligibility, health insurance issues, provider reimbursement and the coordination of multiple health care coverage programs; reviewing pharmacy exception requests and communicating with participants, pharmacies, and physicians to meet the medication needs of participants; contributing to the development of a performance based evaluation system to measure and document orientation and ongoing evaluation activities with existing and new staff. Other appropriate related duties as assigned. Join us in our mission to make a difference in public health and advance scientific research! At Health Research, Inc. (HRI), your work will contribute to meaningful change and innovation in the communities we serve! At HRI, we are on a mission to transform the health and well-being of the people of New York State through innovative partnerships and cutting-edge public health initiatives. As a dynamic non-profit organization, HRI plays a crucial role in advancing the strategic goals of the New York State Department of Health (DOH), Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center (RPCCC), and other health-related entities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in public health or a related field and two years of experience contributing to the coordination of program activities in a public health, health, health regulatory, or human services related program; OR an Associate's degree in a related field and four years of such experience; OR six years of such experience.
• A Master's degree in a related field may substitute for one year of experience.
• Grant funded position. Compliance with funding requirements such as time and effort reporting, grant deliverables, and contract deliverables, is required.
• Valid and unrestricted authorization to work in the U.S. is required.
• Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
• The selected candidate must reside within a reasonable commuting distance of the official work location specified in the job posting and must also be located in or willing to relocate to one of the following states: New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Vermont, or Massachusetts, prior to hire.

Nice To Haves

• Experience providing professional services to people living with HIV/AIDS.
• At least two years of experience supervising staff in a health care, public health, health/human service and/or health regulatory program or community-based organization.
• At least one year of experience performing quality assurance activities, including the development, implementation and oversight of policies and procedures

Responsibilities

• serving as a resource regarding the day to day routine operations of Unit activities and maintaining the in-depth manual of standardized Policy and Procedures, which details the daily tasks of Unit staff
• conducting and monitoring quality assurance activities, including, but not limited to: hotline phone monitoring, external quality assurance initiatives, file documentation reviews, yearly external and quarterly internal audit reviews
• reviewing and providing technical assistance regarding eligibility, health insurance issues, provider reimbursement and the coordination of multiple health care coverage programs
• reviewing pharmacy exception requests and communicating with participants, pharmacies, and physicians to meet the medication needs of participants
• contributing to the development of a performance based evaluation system to measure and document orientation and ongoing evaluation activities with existing and new staff
• Other appropriate related duties as assigned

Benefits

• Health, dental and vision insurance - Several comprehensive health insurance plans to choose from
• Flexible benefit accounts - Medical, dependent care, adoption assistance, parking and transit
• Generous paid time off - Paid federal and state holidays, paid sick, vacation and personal leave
• Tuition support - Assistance is available for individuals pursuing educational or training opportunities
• Retirement Benefits - HRI is a participating employer in the New York State and Local Retirement System and offers optional enrollment in the New York State Deferred Compensation Plan. HRI provides a postretirement Health Benefits Plan for qualified retirees to use towards health insurance premiums and eligible medical expenses
• Employee Assistance Program - Provides educational and wellness programs, training, and 24/7 confidential services to assist employees, both personally and professionally
• And so much more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees