Program Manager
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- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
- Location
- Chapel Hill, NC
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- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
Program Manager for Medicaid Transformation will provide leadership, coordination, and management to the Medicaid Transformation project. The duties include but are not limited to 1) serving as the point person for the coordination of the Medicaid Transformation project between the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services/Division of Health Benefits (NC DHHS/DHB), the North Carolina Area Health Education Centers (NC AHEC) Program Office and the regional AHECs 2) managing day-to-day tasks of the project to ensure that all deliverables are produced in a timely manner and are of high quality 3) working with the director of practice support, the continuing professional development (cpd) lead and other senior leadership teams to coordinate and assign responsibilities to team members 4) providing support and resources to convene collaborative meetings aimed at ensuring successful provider transition and ongoing participation of providers in managed care 5) coordinating with the nine (9) regional AHECs to schedule trainings and practice support technical assistance visits to providers as needed. 6) managing contracts, reporting on project status and deliverables, and raising issues that need AHEC leadership decision or assistance. The program manager will be based at the NC AHEC Program Office and will report to the director of practice support while possibly managing up to two staff members.
DHB and AHEC have partnered to lead North Carolina’s Medicaid Transformation. The scope of the project includes ensuring strong provider participation, educating providers on changes to existing care management systems, and supporting the state’s opioid strategy, quality strategy, advanced medical home program, and healthy opportunities pilots. The initial scope of work addresses specific priorities and immediate needs of Medicaid participating providers, especially rural, independent, and essential primary care providers that may need assistance transitioning to Medicaid managed care. AHEC will conduct outreach activities to various providers/practices, develop training materials in collaboration with DHB, conduct trainings through webinars and forums, and provide practice-level technical assistance.
Since the creation of the NC AHEC Program in 1972, NC AHEC has helped meet the state’s health and health workforce needs. Our vision is to help transform health education and practice. NC AHEC provides educational programs and services that bridge academic institutions and communities to improve the health of the people of North Carolina with a focus on rural and underserved populations. The NC AHEC Program is a network of 9 regional education centers (AHECs) representing all 100 counties in NC. The NC AHEC Program Office at UNC-Chapel Hill works with 9 AHECs and partners with all NC academic medical centers/schools, 10 UNC System universities with health professions programs, 58 community colleges, other private educational institutions, all hospital systems and health departments in the state, and over 1,400 medical practices.
Educational RequirementsMaster’s degree in health care or other relevant fields or Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field with 4 or more years of relevant experience in substitution.
Qualifications and ExperienceStrong project management, organizational, relationship building and communication skills
Must be a team oriented individual who can work across multiple initiatives and service lines
Must be able to manage and monitor contract deadlines and produce deliverables on time
Result oriented with the ability to initiate and drive complex projects to completion
Equal Opportunity EmployerThe University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.
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Organization
The nation’s first public university is at the heart of what’s next, preparing a diverse student body to become creators, explorers, innovators and leaders in North Carolina and throughout the world. Carolina’s nationally recognized, innovative teaching, campus-wide spirit of inquiry and dedication to public service continue the legacy that began in 1795 when the University first opened its doors to students.
Here, in one of America's most beautiful college settings, we offer exceptional careers in richly diverse fields. Come explore what UNC-Chapel Hill has to offer you.
Undergraduate Enrollment: 19,117
Graduate/Professional Enrollment: 10,894
Total Student Enrollment: 30,011
Founded: 1789, as the first state university in the United States
Type of Institution: Public, four-year
Undergraduate Admission: 15,961
Graduate/Professional Enrollment: 10,039
Total Student Enrollment: 26,000
Faculty: 3,000
Percentage of faculty who hold Ph.D.s or the highest degrees in their field: 94 percent
Faculty/student ratio: 1/14
Location: UNC is located in the heart of Chapel Hill, the best college town in America! It's a friendly town of about 40,000 in the geographical center of North Carolina. Chapel Hill is at the western point of the Research Triangle, an area of about one million people, comprised of Chapel Hill, the cities of Durham and Raleigh, and the Research Triangle Park, home of many corporate offices and scientific research centers. Carolina is about 30 miles from the state capital, Raleigh, and 20 minutes from Raleigh-Durham International Airport.
Chapel Hill's main street, Franklin Street, borders the campus and offers shops, coffee houses, cafés, movie theaters and houses of worship. The town has a historic district, museum, library, parks, malls, and many recreational facilities.
Origins of Carolina's students: 82 percent of UNC's freshmen are from North Carolina and 18 percent are from out-of-state. Our students come from 42 different states and our international students represent 37 countries.
Size of freshman class: Approximately 3,400
Class size: Barely five percent of undergraduate classes contain more than 100 students; two-thirds of undergraduate classes have fewer than 30 students. Forty-one percent have fewer than 20 students, including First Year Seminars, in which first-year students work closely with professors.
Sports and athletic programs: UNC is an NCAA Division I school with 28 varsity teams. Carolina is the proud home of the Dean Smith Center, Kenan Stadium, Carmichael Auditorium, Koury Natatorium, and many other fine athletic facilities. Students join more than 60 intramural and club sports, which include baseball, bowling, crew, golf, lacrosse, rock climbing, rugby, tae kwon do, and ultimate frisbee. The Student Recreation Center offers weight training, aerobics, stair machines, and all the equipment you would expect to find at a great health club! Carolina offers a newly renovated outdoor pool and indoor pools, a golf course, tennis courts, and the longest zipline in America!
Number of residence halls: Incoming undergraduates will live in one of Carolina's 29 residence halls, which are wired for Internet access and cable television. housing.unc.edu
Scholarships and financial aid: About 40 percent of UNC-Chapel Hill students receive scholarships and/or some form of financial aid. studentaid.unc.edu
Special research institutes: Institute for Research in Social Science, Institute of Outdoor Drama, Morehead Planetarium, Kenan Institute of Private Enterprise, Institute of Government, Institute of African American Research.
Career services: On-campus counseling, job fairs, résumé writing service, internships, placement services. www.unc.edu/depts/career
Technological facilities: Students find multiple uses for Carolina's state-of-the-art technological resources. They can access Carolina's computer services through Academic Technology and Networks, which manages academic computing, e-mail, microcomputing labs, interactive media presentation, video and classroom support, and a help desk. The MetaLab oversees the development of SunSITE, one of the world's busiest digital library and electronic publishing projects.
Students may open e-mail accounts, and many use campus computer resources to construct personal Web pages. Students in residence halls have hardwired network connections to the Internet and cable television in their rooms. At the ATN Training center, students may take classes on software packages and utilities. Computer labs are available for student use all over campus.
Carolina Computing Initiative: Beginning with the freshman class of 2000, undergraduates must purchase laptop computers. The University has arranged for IBM to offer computers at excellent prices. Students, faculty, and staff will enjoy cost savings, higher quality compatible equipment, and better technical support through CCI. www.unc.edu/cci
The Study Abroad program allows students to live and learn in Europe, the Middle East, Asia and the Pacific Rim, Africa, and the Americas. www.unc.edu/depts/abroad
The Honors Program offers special seminars, research programs, and the chance to design your own independent studies. www.unc.edu/depts/honors
Carolina students spend time in public service through student organizations, the Campus Y, the Carolina Center for Public Service, and courses that incorporate community service.
UNC's chapter of Phi Beta Kappa, a national collegiate honor society, is the oldest in North Carolina, dating from 1904. There are many other honorary societies at Carolina.
UNC offers ROTC programs in all branches of national military service.
Through the First Year Seminars program, first year students will understand what it means to study at a premier research university. They will learn from faculty members and share in their research in seminars of no more than 20 students.
Life outside the classroom: More than 370 clubs, teams, and student organizations offer something for everyone! You can choose from among musical and dramatic performing groups, publications, ethnic and religious clubs, the Campus Y and other service organizations, fraternities and sororities, and pre- professional organizations. Whatever your interests, you will find others at Carolina who share them! www.unc.edu/depts/union/student/listintr.htm
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