Samaritan Health Plans (SHP) provides health insurance options to Samaritan employees, community employers, and Medicare and Medicaid members. SHP operates a portfolio of health plan products under several different legal structures: InterCommunityHealth Plans, Inc. (IHN) is designated as a regional Coordinated Care Organization (CCO) for Medicaid beneficiaries; Samaritan Health Plans, Inc. offers Medicare Advantage, Commercial Large Group, and Commercial Large Group PPO and EPO plans; SHP is also the third-party administrator for Samaritan Health Services# self-funded employee health benefit plan. # As part of an Integrated Delivery System, Samaritan Health Plans is strategically and operationally aligned with Samaritan Health Services# mission of Building Healthier Communities Together. This is a remote position in which we are seeking candidates in Oregon.# The ideal candidate will have the following: - Understanding of Traditional Health Worker (THW) regulations and policy in Oregon - Experience working in marginalized communities (particularly Spanish speaking) - Understanding of the principles of and a deep commitment to health equity - THW certification is not required but experience working with THW#s is preferred - Experience with health data, an understanding of Oregon#s Medicaid system, the 1115 Medicaid Waiver, and our region#s healthcare system. # JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE Executes small to medium sized program(s) with a limited focus that meet the needs of the organization, employees and/or customers. Plans, initiates, oversees execution of all elements for assigned program(s). Leads the development, implementation and management of assigned program(s) and associated projects. Oversees process from planning to completion. Works with multiple internal teams, vendors, clients. Responsible for explaining, training, and mentoring the entire organization on the program. Collaborates with SHS system experts to ensure focus, alignment, and best practices for the program. # EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor#s Degree in a related field or equivalent experience required. Two (2) years experience in a health related field required. Experience in leadership principles, practices, policies, procedures and regulations as they relate to assigned program(s) required. Experience and/or training in computer applications, including word processing and spreadsheet software, required. # KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES Leadership - Inspires, motivates, and guides others toward accomplishing goals. Achieves desired results through effective people management. Conflict resolution - Influences others to build consensus and gain cooperation. Proactively resolves conflicts in a positive and constructive manner. Critical thinking # Identifies complex problems. Involves key parties, gathers pertinent data and considers various options in decision making process. Develops, evaluates and implements effective solutions. Communication and team building # Lead effectively with excellent verbal and written communication. Delegates and initiates/manage cross-functional teams and multi-disciplinary projects. PHYSICAL DEMANDS Rarely (1 - 10% of the time) Occasionally (11 - 33% of the time) Frequently (34 - 66% of the time) Continually (67 # 100% of the time) CLIMB - STAIRS LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0#-36#) 0 - 20 Lbs LIFT (Knee to chest: 24#-54#) 0 # 20 Lbs LIFT (Waist to Eye: up to 54#) 0 - 20 Lbs CARRY 1-handed, 0 - 20 pounds BEND FORWARD at waist KNEEL (on knees) STAND WALK # LEVEL SURFACE ROTATE TRUNK Standing REACH - Upward PUSH (0 - 20 pounds force) PULL (0 - 20 pounds force) SIT CARRY 2-handed, 0 - 20 pounds ROTATE TRUNK Sitting REACH - Forward MANUAL DEXTERITY Hands/wrists FINGER DEXTERITY PINCH Fingers GRASP Hand/Fist

* Samaritan Health Plans (SHP) provides health insurance options to Samaritan employees, community employers, and Medicare and Medicaid members. SHP operates a portfolio of health plan products under several different legal structures: InterCommunityHealth Plans, Inc. (IHN) is designated as a regional Coordinated Care Organization (CCO) for Medicaid beneficiaries; Samaritan Health Plans, Inc. offers Medicare Advantage, Commercial Large Group, and Commercial Large Group PPO and EPO plans; SHP is also the third-party administrator for Samaritan Health Services' self-funded employee health benefit plan.

As part of an Integrated Delivery System, Samaritan Health Plans is strategically and operationally aligned with Samaritan Health Services' mission of Building Healthier Communities Together.

This is a remote position in which we are seeking candidates in Oregon.

* The ideal candidate will have the following:

* - Understanding of Traditional Health Worker (THW) regulations and policy in Oregon

* - Experience working in marginalized communities (particularly Spanish speaking)

* - Understanding of the principles of and a deep commitment to health equity

* - THW certification is not required but experience working with THW's is preferred

* - Experience with health data, an understanding of Oregon's Medicaid system, the 1115 Medicaid Waiver, and our region's healthcare system.

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* JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE

* Executes small to medium sized program(s) with a limited focus that meet the needs of the organization, employees and/or customers. Plans, initiates, oversees execution of all elements for assigned program(s). Leads the development, implementation and management of assigned program(s) and associated projects. Oversees process from planning to completion. Works with multiple internal teams, vendors, clients. Responsible for explaining, training, and mentoring the entire organization on the program. Collaborates with SHS system experts to ensure focus, alignment, and best practices for the program.

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* EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS

* Bachelor's Degree in a related field or equivalent experience required.

* Two (2) years experience in a health related field required.

* Experience in leadership principles, practices, policies, procedures and regulations as they relate to assigned program(s) required.

* Experience and/or training in computer applications, including word processing and spreadsheet software, required.

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* KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

* Leadership - Inspires, motivates, and guides others toward accomplishing goals. Achieves desired results through effective people management.

* Conflict resolution - Influences others to build consensus and gain cooperation. Proactively resolves conflicts in a positive and constructive manner.

* Critical thinking - Identifies complex problems. Involves key parties, gathers pertinent data and considers various options in decision making process. Develops, evaluates and implements effective solutions.

* Communication and team building - Lead effectively with excellent verbal and written communication. Delegates and initiates/manage cross-functional teams and multi-disciplinary projects.

* PHYSICAL DEMANDS

* Rarely

(1 - 10% of the time)

Occasionally

(11 - 33% of the time)

Frequently

(34 - 66% of the time)

Continually

(67 - 100% of the time)

CLIMB - STAIRS

LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 0 - 20 Lbs

LIFT (Knee to chest: 24"-54") 0 - 20 Lbs

LIFT (Waist to Eye: up to 54") 0 - 20 Lbs

CARRY 1-handed, 0 - 20 pounds

BEND FORWARD at waist

KNEEL (on knees)

STAND

WALK - LEVEL SURFACE

ROTATE TRUNK Standing

REACH - Upward

PUSH (0 - 20 pounds force)

PULL (0 - 20 pounds force)

SIT

CARRY 2-handed, 0 - 20 pounds

ROTATE TRUNK Sitting

REACH - Forward

MANUAL DEXTERITY Hands/wrists

FINGER DEXTERITY

PINCH Fingers

GRASP Hand/Fist