Program Account Director, Senior

Company Overview:

Acentra Health exists to empower better health outcomes through technology, services, and clinical expertise. Our mission is to innovate health solutions that deliver maximum value and impact.

Lead the Way is our rallying cry at Acentra Health. Think of it as an open invitation to embrace the mission of the company; to actively engage in problem-solving; and to take ownership of your work every day. Acentra Health offers you unparalleled opportunities. In fact, you have all you need to take charge of your career and accelerate better outcomes – making this a great time to join our team of passionate individuals dedicated to being a vital partner for health solutions in the public sector.

Job Summary and Responsibilities:

Acentra Health is looking for a Program Account Director Senior to join our growing team.

This is an onsite position, and requires that the candidate must live within a commutable distance from Montgomery AL, and be able to work onsite up to 4 days a week

Job Summary

As the Program Account Director, Senior you will be responsible for day-to-day leadership of system and operational activities for a large Medicaid/ MMIS program, assuring tasks are performed in accordance with service level agreements and managing the communication channels associated with internal and external and vendor stakeholders.

Responsibilities:

Contract administration

Project management

Scheduling and provision of resources

Deliver formal communication and correspondence with the Agency and Quality Assurance as required

Ensure deliverables and operational milestones in updates to management and stakeholders

Serve as the key oversight of partners within the program; including ensuring partner (subcontractor) meets appropriate SLAs, client expectations, and billing

Prepare and maintain monthly operational reports required for delivery to client based on contract performance in operational areas associated to the management of the contract.

Develop and strengthen relationships within the Medicaid program organization

Develop and implement strategic plans to manage and grow client programs.

Identify current and future service requirements by establishing personal rapport with key individuals who understand service requirements.

Develop and maintain knowledge of Medicaid and healthcare industry and understanding of our business, offerings, competitors and partners.

Demonstrate the impact of company’s services for cost reductions and operations improvements.

Speak regularly with client to provide operational updates, product updates, technical support and other account-related reports.

Provides billing information to finance department to ensure accurate and timely payment from clients.

Read, understand, and adhere to all corporate policies including policies related to HIPAA and its Privacy and Security Rules.

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in business, communications, public administration, or related

5+ years of management experience in Government or private sector health care payer

Medicaid and MMIS development/system experience a must

Proven track record of effective skills in presentations, written and communications with all levels (staff, executive suite and external clients).

Proven history in successfully managing multiple projects/client contracts utilizing project management methodologies.

Candidates must live within a commutable distance from Montgomery AL and be able to work onsite up to 4 days a week

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge of U.S. healthcare industry with concentrated experience in State Medicaid programs, and CMS guidelines

Possess excellent strategic planning and implementation skills.

Knowledge of Information Technology systems and applications.

Strong analytic and problem-solving skills.

Experience in identifying appropriate business needs of client

Why us?

We are a team of experienced and caring leaders, clinicians, pioneering technologists, and industry professionals who come together to redefine expectations for the healthcare industry. State and federal healthcare agencies, providers, and employers turn to us as their vital partner to ensure better healthcare and improve health outcomes.

We do this through our people.

You will have meaningful work that genuinely improves people's lives across the country. We are a company that cares about our employees, and we give you the tools and encouragement you need to achieve the finest work of your career.

Benefits

Benefits are a key component of your rewards package. Our benefits are designed to provide you with additional protection, security, and support for both your career and your life away from work. Our benefits include comprehensive health plans, paid time off, retirement savings, corporate wellness, educational assistance, corporate discounts, and more.

Thank You!

We know your time is valuable and we thank you for applying for this position. Due to the high volume of applicants, only those who are chosen to advance in our interview process will be contacted. We sincerely appreciate your interest in Acentra Health and invite you to apply to future openings that may be of interest. Best of luck in your search!

~ The Acentra Health Talent Acquisition Team

Visit us at Acentra.com/careers/

Compensation

The pay for this position is listed below.

“Based on our compensation philosophy, an applicant’s position placement in the pay range will depend on various considerations, such as years of applicable experience and skill level.”

Pay Range: USD $167,000.00 - USD $208,700.00 /Yr.