Program Manager - Finance - Full Time 8 Hour Days Exempt Non-Union

The Program Managers is responsible for the fulfillment of organizational programs by coordinating activities in order to execute quality and improvement programs. They will provide strategic guidance to teams and program stakeholders and will oversee the progress of program operations. They are responsible for management of the program giving detailed attention to strategy project delegation and program implementation. The position also assists in the deployment of support tools and ensures that they are effectively used on an operational basis. Manage communication program roll out and program facilitation as assigned.

The Program Manager will oversee the administration and compliance of provider contracts for our academic health enterprise. The Program Manager of Provider Contracting will collaborate closely with department administrators legal and finance teams to ensure that contracts are developed and executed in alignment with institutional goals industry standards and regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical financial and communication skills a deep understanding of provider compensation models and fair market value opinions and the ability to manage complex contractual agreements in a fastpaced academic healthcare environment.

Essential Duties:

• Lead the provider contracting process from initiation to final including contract request intake development of contract business terms determination of fair market value and review and approvals of contract drafts for the USC Care Medical Group affiliated physicians and clinical partnerships.
• Work closely with key stakeholders including department administrators legal compliance and finance teams to ensure contracts are structured in alignment with the institutions goals and priorities.
• Partner with legal and compliance to ensure contracts comply with applicable laws regulations and policies including Stark Law AntiKickback Statute and other federal and state regulations.
• Develop implement and refine standard operating procedures for the contracting process to improve efficiency and accuracy.
• Provide guidance and training to internal teams and departments on provider contracting policies and best practices.
• Serve as a point of contact for department administrators regarding contractual issues.
• Collaborate with legal counsel to address any legal or regulatory concerns related to provider agreements.
• Prepare and present reports and metrics on contracting activities including contract compliance timelines and performance against established targets.
• Stay current on trends in healthcare contracting provider compensation models and regulatory changes that impact the academic health enterprise.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Req Bachelors Degree In a related field

• Req 5 years Experience in provider contracting finance healthcare administration or a related field.

• Req Strong understanding of healthcare laws regulations and compliance standards (e.g. Stark Law AntiKickback Statute HIPAA).
• Req Ability to analyze and structure compensation arrangements.
• Req Experience with provider compensation benchmarks.
• Req Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Req Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Req Experience with contract management software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Req Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fastpaced teamoriented environment.
• Req Ability to work in a hybrid work schedule.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Pref Masters degree Business Finance Healthcare Administration or a related field
• Pref Project Management Professional (PMP) PMP preferred or other applicable/credentialed project management certifications

Required Licenses/Certifications:

• Req Fire Life Safety Training (LA City) If no card upon hire one must be obtained within 30 days of hire and maintained by renewal before expiration date. (Required within LA City only)

USC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin protected veteran status disability or any other characteristic protected by law or USC policy. USC observes affirmative action obligations consistent with state and federal law. USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal records in a manner consistent with applicable laws and regulations including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for employers and the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance and with due consideration for patient and student safety. Please refer to theBackground Screening Policy Appendix Dfor specific employment screen implications for the position for which you are applying.

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