HEALTH PROGRAM OPERATIONS SPECIALIST - AACS POPULATION HEALTH - University of Washington

Req #: 238539 Department: HMC - AACS POPULATION HEALTH Posting Date: 10/14/2024 Closing Info: Open Until Filled Salary: $10,020 - $15,030 per month Shift: First Shift Notes: **The University of Washington (UW) offers a wide range of benefits as part of your total compensation package.** Choose from top medical and dental insurance programs; plan for your future with tax-deferred investing through the UW retirement options; enjoy generous vacation and sick leave policies; and protect yourself and your family with life and long-term disability insurance. For detailed information on Benefits for this position, click here. (https://hr.uw.edu/benefits/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2016/07/prostaff.pdf) **Harborview Medical Center** has an outstanding opportunity for a **Health Program Operations Specialist** in the **AACS Population Health Program.** **WORK SCHEDULE:** + 100% FTE + Days **DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION:** **The Population Health Program** must work closely with AACS clinics, across the HMC care continuum and across UW Medicine system to implement the evolving vision, goals and processes of population health in a rapidly changing environment. The AACS Population Health Program is a division level program with operations occurring across the care continuum and into the community, with close linkages with colleagues and leaders across UW Medicine. To manage operations and deliver a consistent and high-quality service to patients this position must partner and communicate frequently with clinical and operational leaders from HMC departments, AACS clinics (especially primary care), UW Medicine Population heath, care Management and others. This position represents the program operations in various venues. As program develops, may supervise additional staff. **POSITION HIGHLIGHTS:** + Conveniently located near public transportation + Make a difference for the patients and employees we serve + Opportunity to provide career growth + Opportunity to lead change and represent program operations **PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:** + Provide leadership and direction for population health program and staff including population health RN care managers across Harborview ambulatory care + Support and facilitate program development, implementation, evaluation, continual process improvement, and operational integration of population health processes and projects + Accountable for integration of value-based processes into primary care and specialty care, development of policy, procedures and standard work, and engagement in collaborative partnerships as part of population health + Manage the assigned budget and staff + Responsible to meet or exceed the program's strategic goals in clinical quality, service quality and financial outcomes established for the department + Maintain a work and care environment that is consistent with the ethics, mission, values and goals of Harborview medical center + Manage the overall safety of the clinic, ensuring adherence to clinical and research compliance policies and procedures + Hire, supervise, and maintain an effective team of employees, developing and assessing skill, ensuring training as needed **REQUIREMENTS:** + At least 4 years of clinical experience with at least 2 years in ambulatory care, including care management activities and use of population health approaches + Demonstrated management/leadership and program management skills related to defined tasks, knowledge, skills, and abilities + Licensed to practice as an RN in WA State + Bachelor's degree in Nursing **ABOUT HARBORVIEW MEDICAL CENTER** As the region's only Level I Trauma and verified burn center, Harborview Medical Center is a comprehensive healthcare facility owned by King County and operated by UW Medicine. It is dedicated to providing specialized care for a broad spectrum of patients from throughout the Pacific Northwest, including the most vulnerable residents of King County. It provides exemplary patient care in leading-edge centers of emphasis, including emergency medicine, trauma and burn care, neurosciences, ophthalmology, vascular surgery, HIV/AIDS, rehabilitation, mental health and substance abuse care. Harborview employees are committed to the vital role the institution plays in the immediate community, as well as the entire Northwest region. **Challenge. Collaboration. Compassion. (https://www.uwmedicine.org/about/career-opportunities/harborview-medical-center)** **ABOUT UW MEDICINE - WHERE YOUR IMPACT GOES FURTHER** UW Medicine is Washington's only health system that includes a top-rated medical school and an internationally recognized research center. UW Medicine's mission is to improve the health of the public by advancing medical knowledge, providing outstanding primary and specialty care to the people of the region, and preparing tomorrow's physicians, scientists and other health professionals. All across UW Medicine, our employees collaborate to perform the highest quality work with integrity and compassion and to create a respectful, welcoming environment where every patient, family, student and colleague is valued and honored. Nearly 29,000 healthcare professionals, researchers, and educators work in the UW Medicine family of organizations that includes: Harborview Medical Center, UW Medical Center - Montlake, UW Medical Center - Northwest, Valley Medical Center, UW Medicine Primary Care, UW Physicians, UW School of Medicine, and Airlift Northwest. **Become part of our team. (https://www.uwmedicine.org/jobs)** Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community. UW Medicine is Washington's only health system that includes a top-rated medical school and an internationally recognized research center. UW Medicine's mission is to improve the health of the public by advancing medical knowledge, providing outstanding primary and specialty care to the people of the region, and preparing tomorrow's physicians, scientists and other health professionals. All across UW Medicine, our employees collaborate to perform the highest quality work with integrity and compassion and to create a respectful, welcoming environment where every patient, family, student and colleague is valued and honored. Nearly 29,000 healthcare professionals, researchers, and educators work in the UW Medicine family of organizations that includes: Harborview Medical Center, UW Medical Center - Montlake, UW Medical Center - Northwest, Valley Medical Center, UW Medicine Primary Care, UW Physicians, UW School of Medicine, and Airlift Northwest. **Find your place at Washington's only integrated health system devoted to improving the health of all people. (https://www.uwmedicine.org/jobs)** Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community. University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.