Director - Tricare / VA Support Services

Responsibilities

Join a dynamic organization driven by our passion for healthcare. UHS is seeking talented individuals who are eager to contribute their expertise and pursue rewarding careers. As a leader in acute care and behavioral health, UHS provides high-quality care to over 3 million patients annually, across our national network of facilities.

The UHS Behavioral Health (BH) Managed Care Department is hirng a Director - Tricare / VA Support Services to promote the maximization of programs in the UHS Behavioral Health Division that serve military personnel, family members and participants covered by TRICARE and the VHA. This role will also assess opportunities for service offerings and collaborate with Behavior Health facilities to develop and execute initiatives.

Key Reponsibilities include :

• Identify UHS facilities that would be well advised to work with TRICARE and the VA. Assists those facilities in making contacts, completing MOU processes, accreditation processes, and contract negotiations, as well as customer service initiatives that are specific to military need and expectations
• Monitor correspondence and facilitates the completion of plans of action by hospital personnel working with TRICARE / VA to insure they are in the position to be providers of choice for the military installations in their area
• Conduct marketplace research to identify trends and areas that the company needs to proactively explore and / or develop into programs
• Conduct "mock" TRICARE surveys of facilities pending upcoming TRICARE visits
• Support UHS facilities with claims adjudication, recoupment actions and government audits
• Personally attend National Military Conventions and events as a UHS representative
• Prepare accurate, timely professional reports. Keep appropriate individuals informed on current operation changes / problems. Conserve time in communication
• Establish short and long range objectives with clear, specific plans to accomplish them. Effectively manage his / her time relative to work priorities

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 5 years' experience in TRICARE / VA healthcare or military administrative services. Military service background is preferred.

This opportunity provides a rewarding career, challenging and rewarding work environment as well as growth and development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries, including competitive compensation, excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan, and 401k with company match.

One of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE : UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 300 corporation, annual revenues were $15.8 billion in 2024. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World's Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America's Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 99,000 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com

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