Job Description
Job Description
UNITE HERE HEALTH serves 190,000+ workers and their families in the hospitality and gaming industry nationwide. Our desire to be innovative and progressive drives us to develop impactful programs and benefits designed to engage our participants in managing their own health and healthcare. Our vision is exciting and challenging. Please read on to learn more about this great opportunity!
This senior executive role provides leadership and direction as Plan President of UNITE HERE HEALTH, guiding strategy, operations, and priorities to support the Fund's mission, improve efficiency, protect Fund Participants, and safeguard assets. The President serves on the UNITE HERE HEALTH Executive Leadership Team.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES
- Lead, manage, and coordinate strategy & planning as President for UHH (other than those administered in Las Vegas) for functional areas :
Clinical Affairs
Clinical Operations and Programs
HospitalityRx and Pharmacy OversightData Analytics and EngineeringMedical Cost ManagementHealth Center OversightOperationsInternal and external Communications including web presence
Claims processing (new day and adjustments) as well as plan building for plan benefitsMember Services for members and providersContributions & Enrollments for plan employers and members including PPO, Kaiser and TuftsHealthcare DeliveryParticipant Engagement : Enroll educate, engage, and empower participants, ideally through worker leaders (Healthcare Ambassadors)
Managed Care Contracting and Vendor Administration : Manage contracts with network carriers (e.g., BCBSIL, Horizon NJ, Tufts, Kaiser Permanente), point solutions (e.g., transplant networks, payment integrity), Health Center operators (e.g., Premise), and preferred providers / systems (e.g., Ascension in Chicago, UPenn in AC)Information Technology (IT)Architecture & Engineering (Plan & Build), Operations (Run), Security, Project & Program Management
Collaboratively develop clear and measurable plan objectives, goals, and initiativesIdentify, lead, and monitor initiatives to improve the financial performance and cost of care
Improve the quality and access of care for our membersPartner with Clinical Affairs, Operations, Healthcare Delivery, and IT teams to establish, refine, and monitor key performance and regulatory metrics across all plan functionsMaintain a deep understanding of current national health care market trends to inform Fund strategy, operations, and performanceCommunicate and collaborate with key stakeholders, Trustees, and Union leadership to gain input and convey Fund initiatives relevant to plan finances, benefit design, and operationsCollaborate with legal to ensure all Fund functions are compliant with ERISA and all pertinent regulationsWork with Fund leadership and Board of Trustees to set vision, develop strategy, and define goals and collaborate with Fund executive leaders to support strategy, regulatory, and operational requirementsPartner with Las Vegas Plan leadership and staff on areas of potential synergy and mutual concernBy CEO appointment, serve as member of Fund’s Employee Benefits and Investment Committees for Staff Plan administration purposesWork with HR to oversee employment decisions, staffing, promotions, compensation, performance, talent development, succession planning, and other HR matters for assigned positions and areasAchieve financial goals by creating a budget, managing expenses, analyzing variances, and recommending solutions; take corrective actions as neededDemonstrate the Fund’s Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) principles in their conduct with employees; partner with Sr. leadership and staff to create a safe and inclusive culture with equitable opportunities for success and career growthESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS
15+ years leadership experience in a health plan environment providing a strong working knowledge and financial understanding of health benefit plans, healthcare delivery systems, pharmacy plans, managed care contracting, member engagement and education, and operational performance and systems to support the work5+ years of executive-level leadershipStrong working knowledge of operations and general administration associated with managing a health plan and ERISA benefit plansStrong understanding of healthcare trends and statistical measures of healthcare performanceFamiliarity with Taft-Hartley Trust Funds highly preferredFamiliarity with benefits regulation, e.g., ERISA, DOL, IRS, COBRA, HIPAA, etc. highly preferredStrong business acumen, particularly in the areas of finance, information technology and operational systems, strategic planning, budgeting and project managementExperience leading seasoned staff across a broad geographySeasoned experience in a managed care environment highly preferredBachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field from an accredited institutionMaster’s degree in Public Health, Healthcare Administration, Health Plan Administration, Organizational Development, Business Administration, or related field preferredThe ability to meet travel expectations of 15% - 25%Salary range for this position : Salary $290,000 - $350,000. Actual base salary may vary based upon, but not limited to : relevant experience, qualifications, expertise, certifications, licenses, education or equivalent work experience, time in role, peer and market data, prior performance, business sector, and geographic location.
Work Schedule (may vary to meet business needs) : Monday~Friday as a hybrid working opportunity with travel.
We reward great work with great benefits, including but not limited to : Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time-Off (PTO), Paid Holidays, 401(k), Pension, Short- & Long-term Disability, Life, AD&D, Flexible Spending Accounts (healthcare & dependent care), Commuter Transit, Tuition Assistance, and Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
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