Assistant Director, Provider Practice

About Us
Job Description

Harris Health System is the public healthcare safety-net provider established in 1966 to serve the residents of Harris County, Texas. As an essential healthcare system, Harris Health champions better health for the entire community, with a focus on low-income uninsured and underinsured patients, through acute and primary care, wellness, disease management and population health services. Ben Taub Hospital (Level 1 Trauma Center) and Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital (Level 3 Trauma Center) anchor Harris Health’s robust network of 39 clinics, health centers, specialty locations and virtual (telemedicine) technology. Harris Health is among an elite list of health systems in the U.S. achieving Magnet® nursing excellence designation for its hospitals, the prestigious National Committee for Quality Assurance designation for its patient-centered clinics and health centers and its strong partnership with nationally recognized physician faculty, residents and researchers from Baylor College of Medicine; McGovern Medical School at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth); The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center; and the Tilman J. Fertitta Family College of Medicine at the University of Houston.

Skills / Requirements

JOB SUMMARY:

Key leader of the Provider Practice component of Harris Health System which includes, but is not limited to liaison with pavilion, clinics and the largest provider contractual relationship (Affiliated Medical Services, "AMS"). The position is responsible for monitoring and communicating staffing plans, contractual compliance, incentive compensation metrics, and supporting and collaborating with Operations and Finance; while preparing the organization to thrive in an increasingly dynamic market.

Minimum Qualifications

Education/Specialized Training/Licensure: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business, Economics or Health Administration required; MHA or MBA preferred.

Work Experience (Years and Area): 3 years of healthcare experience required, preferably with provider groups.

Management Experience (Years and Area): 1 year of management experience required, including project management experience.

Equipment Operated: PC, copier, fax, calculator, phone

Special Requirements

Communication Skills: Above Average Verbal (Heavy Public Contact); Exceptional Verbal (e.g., Public Speaking); Writing /Composing: Correspondence / Reports)

Other Skills: Analytical; Mathematics; Medical Terms; Research; P.C.; MS Word; MS Excel

Work Schedule: Flexible; Travel (local)