Government Programs Coordinator

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• Two (2) years’ experience working in healthcare or highly regulated business environment.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously to meet established deadlines.
• Ability to work independently within a team environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
• Strong written and oral communication skills with ability to present and explain complex information clearly.
• Effective project management experience.
• Ability to establish and maintain strong collaborative working relationships with peers and management at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to self-motivate, take initiative, and engage in critical thinking.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Good follow through, attention to detail and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of HealthPartners.
• Medicare and/or Medicaid managed care experience.

Hours/Location:

• M-F; Days
• May work in a remote capacity but will need to be onsite as needed for meetings and work group sessions.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the day-to-day coordination of key activities and ensuring the programs operate effectively and efficiently. Identify and resolve operational issues pertaining to the programs and projects.
• Serve as the subject matter expert on state and/or federal requirements and is accountable for ensuring compliance with program policy and standards.
• Evaluate and interpret new and existing state and/or federal regulations and sub-regulatory requirements. Work collaboratively with business areas on implementation of new requirements.
• Act as a consultant to internal departments to provide subject matter expertise on product and regulatory questions.
• Execute and maintain internal processes used for coordinating, tracking and documenting regulatory and product information. Develop and revise policies and procedures and work instructions to support processes.
• Coordinate information and data needed to manage programs. Includes managing, tracking and storing information and communications received from or sent to internal areas and regulatory agencies.
• Lead or participate in cross-functional meetings, work groups and committees with internal operational business areas.
• Provide consistent and timely updates to leadership on assigned projects including identified barriers, issues and concerns.
• Provide education to internal business areas on Government Programs and products as needed.
• Represent HealthPartners at appropriate external meetings with state and/or federal regulators, trade associations, advocacy groups, and others as needed.
• Manage multiple projects at any given time and identify potential competing priorities.
• Maintain knowledge of regulations impacting Government Programs.
• Provide feedback on proposed federal and state statutes, regulations and agency guidance in partnership with Government Programs leadership and Government Relations.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for assigned business areas.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.