Manager of Network Development and Population Health

We are expanding our team to serve the needs of our community in the Lake of the Ozarks, Missouri area! Central Ozarks Medical Center (COMC) is excited to announce an opening for a Manager of Network Development and Population Health!

COMC is a Missouri non-profit, federally qualified health center that has served Pulaski, Laclede, Camden and Miller counties for over 40 years. Our goal is to provide the highest quality, affordable healthcare to the communities we serve. COMC is looking for a mission-driven team member who is comfortable working with patients with diverse backgrounds. Applicant must be a motivated, self-starter able to quickly adapt to new and changing conditions while maintaining a professional demeanor.

COMC offers a robust compensation and benefits package, (including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, long and short-term disability, and retirement). We have an excellent staff and a wonderful patient population. The scenic Lake Ozark area is a great location for raising a family and enjoying a variety of outdoor recreational activities.

We believe that health care is a right and not a privilege. Based on that belief, we have evolved into a health center that offers high-quality health care regardless of age, race, sex, disability, religion or ability to pay. Our mission continues to be successful because of committed, dedicated and caring staff.

Responsibilities: The Manager of Network Development and Population Health is a key member of the Leadership Team that assists the Chief Network Development and Population Health Officer to build and maintain community/partner relationships, development, and implementation of health center programs/initiatives/fundings and support the broader Population Health team.
Areas of Responsibility: Major areas of responsibility include but are not limited to program/initiative development and tracking, patient in-reach/outreach program development, implementation, tracking; DRVS data validation, reporting, and support community organizations and partners.  
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Participate and cultivate community partner relationships to ensure mutually beneficial relationships that further the efforts of supporting our patients and broader communities.
• Assist with identifying and implementing programmatic efforts that support current and future funding opportunities.
• Track and submit weekly, monthly, and quarterly data needed to satisfy funding opportunities.
• Support team members with improving workflows that meet grant/program/initiative requirements.
• Represent Network Development and Population Health on a cross departmental leadership team to ensure integrated and collaborative patient care.
• Assist with staffing levels, hiring, and onboarding team members who fit and support the mission of COMC.
• Complete Data Validation in Azara DRVS to assist with accurate and representative reporting.
• Provide oversight and support for patient in-reach and outreach with a strong focus on patient engagement initiatives.
• Coordinate with school districts on outreach efforts in collaboration with operational teams.
• Aid team members in identifying and obtaining appropriate training.
• Coordinates onboarding of new Network Development and Population Health Team members.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications Requirements: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Must have experience in partnering with an executive team and have a high level of written and oral communication skills. 

• Ability to prioritize work to support funding and initiative deadlines.
• Track and analyze data to support funding efforts.
• Identity and document.

Education and/or experience: Bachelor’s degree or equitable professional experience preferred.

Language Skills: Ability to respond to inquiries or complaints from customers and regulatory agencies. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents.  Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups and/or Board of Directors. 

Mathematical Skills: Ability to work with accounting concepts, develop and follow department budget(s). 

Reasoning Ability: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.  Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables. 

Other Skills and Abilities: Supervisory skills, strong training skills and excellent customer service skills. Outgoing personality with strong professional acumen.  Strong communication skills that include diplomacy and straight forward instruction.  Excellent interpersonal skills and empathy towards patients.  Critical thinking skills and the ability to handle stressful situations.  The capacity to function independently.  

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. This includes moderate physical effort consisting of occasionally lifting or moving over 35 pounds of weight. 

Travel Requirement: To fulfill the responsibility of the position travel to all COMC locations will be required.  The Employee should have a valid Missouri driver’s license. Overnight travel may also be required in specific areas of training, conferences, etc.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Confidentiality of patient information is mandatory. Knowledge of, and compliance with, HIPAA and 340B regulations is required. Confidentiality of patient information is mandatory. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

About COMC:
Central Ozarks Medical Center has been providing quality health care in Central Missouri since 1979. Central Ozarks Medical Center’s staff members are committed to leading the way to healthier communities. COMC offers a wide range of services based on the needs of the communities we serve. We pride ourselves on offering high quality healthcare regardless of insurance status. If you are uninsured and would like to look at healthcare options, our staff are more than willing to help you navigate the process.

Our Mission
COMC is committed to leading the way to healthier communities by reducing barriers to care, ensuring access for all, and creating a positive working environment of engaged team members with a shared goal.

Our Values
At COMC, we use the following strategically anchored values to guide all our actions:

Selfless Service: We lead by example
• Be Accountable
• Treat others with respect
• Assume the best
• Act with self-awareness

Approachable: We communicate openly
• Disagree with respect
• Ask questions
• Communicate effectively
• Value different perspectives
• Share a unified message with one voice

Resilient: We enable and Inspire
• Celebrate success and accept setbacks
• Remove barriers
• Ensure inclusivity and diversity

Passionate: We promote community
• Build Strong relationships
• Be a good partner
• Identify opportunities

Responsive: We take action
• Look for solutions
• Challenge the status que
• Learn from the past, look to the future
• Act with good intentions

Resourceful: We collaborate
• Interact with colleagues
• Promote multi-disciplinary teams
• Serve as good stewards of COMC resources
• Act with self-awareness