Health Center Finance and Policy Director
Indiana Primary Health Care Association (IPHCA)
Full-time
The Health Center Finance and Policy Director advances IPHCA’s mission by serving as the lead team member on health centers’ policy and finance-related issues. This position is a subject matter expert for IPHCA staff and Community Health Centers in compliance with state and federal regulations, internal control, and reimbursement.
The Health Center Finance and Policy Director reports to the CEO.
Primary responsibilities include:
The Health Center Finance and Policy Director leads policy efforts related to the work of IPHCA members. This position also serves as a subject matter expert to Community Health Centers (CHCs) for the following initiatives: finance, reimbursement, operations, and 340B. Tasks include but are not limited to:
• Compose, monitor, and advocate for policy at the executive and legislative branches of the state and federal government
• Analyzes the health care environment for potential fiscal and operational impact by programmatic and regulatory standards
• Monitors and oversees the development and delivery of educational training, publications, and member communications related to finance and operations in collaboration with IPHCA staff
• Monitors grants and deliverables relating to technical assistance regarding state and federal contracts to ensure deadlines are being met with quality results
• Staff the Health Policy Committee, forums, and other workgroups as directed by the CEO
• Develops and maintains competencies relating to audit standards, federal and state requirements, and other compliance issues affecting community health centers
• Monitors the 340B environment and provides technical assistance specific to Indiana Medicaid rules
• Function as a team lead and member of the IPHCA leadership team, with supervisory duties as assigned
Qualifications include:
CRITICAL SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND BEHAVIORS
• A high degree of professionalism with the ability to think critically and strategically, take the initiative, manage multiple projects in an organized manner, and meet deadlines.
• Strong collaborator with the ability to work and communicate effectively with diverse individuals and teams
• Skills in data usage and interpretation and technical/report writing
• Knowledge of nonprofit/medical/governmental accounting practices, federally qualified health center operations and compliance, the health system in Indiana, Medicaid and Medicare reimbursement, and health disparities.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
• 10+ years of health care experience
• BS in Business or related field; MBA preferred
• Accounting/finance/audit experience, preferably in a health setting.
• Prefer experience in community health center auditing or compliance.
SPECIAL LICENSES OR TRANSPORTATION DEMANDS
• Travel by car or airline may be required
• A valid Indiana driver’s license and proof of insurance are required if operating a vehicle
ADA REQUIREMENTS
• Computer word processing, spreadsheets, database capability
• Operation of a vehicle
• Verbal communication- fluency in written and spoken English required.
• Air travel
