"Care, Compassion, Community." "As one of the largest public hospital systems in the country, Parkland Health & Hospital System is dedicated to providing valuable health and well-being services to those entrusted to our care."

Hourly Range: Min BR Mid BR Max BR 25% Perm Placement Fee

The Director of Program Integrity provides leadership oversight and directs the operations for the Program Integrity department and associated functions with focus on claims editing, fraud, waste, and abuse (FWA) prevention, and payment accuracy. Accountable for supporting Parkland Community Health Plan s (PCHP) commitment to operational excellence, cost containment, and adherence to state and federal requirements.

Job Responsibilities:

1. Identifies and analyzes the design of jobs, work processes, work flows, etc. for the area and implements appropriate changes to improve effectiveness, productivity, and efficiency that support the overall goals of PCHP. 2. Stays abreast of the latest developments, advancements, and trends in the field by attending seminars/workshops, reading professional journals, actively participating in professional organizations, and/or maintaining certification or licensure. Integrates knowledge gained into current work practices. 3. Maintains knowledge of applicable rules, regulations, policies, laws and guidelines that impact the area. Develops effective internal controls designed to promote adherence with applicable laws, accreditation agency requirements, and customer requirements. Seeks advice and guidance as needed to ensure proper understanding. 4. Develops and monitors annual budgets that ensure the department has the necessary funds to carry out the goals and objectives that have been established for the department. 5. Develops, implements, monitors, and revises annual goals and objectives for the department that support the missions and objectives of PCHP. 6. Selects, trains, schedules, motivates, supervises, and evaluates employees making recommendations for disciplinary actions up to and including termination, to ensure maximum utilization of individual and group capabilities. Ensures that assigned employees receive opportunities to further their knowledge.

Skills or Special Abilities: Excellent verbal and written communication skills including the ability to communicate effectively and professionally across disciplines and with a variety of constituents as well as the ability to articulate complex information in understandable terms. Demonstrated ability to coach and influence for results. Strong interpersonal and conflict resolution skills with the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with diverse groups across and beyond the organization. Strategic thinking and long-range planning skills with the ability to lead major organizational initiatives, accomplish results, and achieve measurable outcomes or goals. Ability to work in challenging situations involving competing interests, and high level interdisciplinary groups. Excellent time management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple demands and respond to rapidly changing priorities. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Knowledge of Texas Medicaid (STAR, STAR Kids/CHIP) program, National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA), the Uniformed Managed Care Contract, and the Uniform Managed Care Manual. Sound business acumen. Proficient Microsoft Office and computer skills.

Benefits : Medical Dental Vision Life Insurance Disability Insurance Flexible Spending Accounts And more!

Requirement description : "By submitting your applicant to this need you are acknowledging that you have checked and have no inclination that your candidate has applied directly to this position. Any candidate that has applied directly is not eligible to be onboarded through an agency." Experience: Five (5) years of management experience - Required. Eight (8) years of experience in Payment Integrity Audit and Recovery with knowledge of audit strategies such as Data Mining, Clinical Medical Record Review, and Bill Audit Recovery/Program Integrity experience - Strongly Preferred. 2 years of experience in a Managed Care health plan or state agency - Required. Knowledge of ICD-10 and CPT/HCPC coding guidelines and terminology - Required. Eight (8) years of experience in a comparable position working in Texas Medicaid or Medicaid Managed Care may be considered in lieu of a bachelor s degree. 5 Years of Texas Medicaid, Managed Care Health Plan or State agency experience - Strongly Preferred. Certification/Registration/Licensure Project management or Six Sigma certification - Strongly Preferred.

ADDITIONAL LICENSE REQUIREMENTS : Weekend Requirements : On Call Requirements :