Health Underwriting Director jobs in Lake Charles, LA

DESCRIPTION OF POSITION:

• The Home Health Director provides leadership and has 24 hour responsibility and accountability for the successful operation of a designated unit/department/service. Participates as a member of the hospital's management team in planning, policy formulation and administrative decision making with particular reference to the role, functions and operation of the unit/department/service. Is a steward of the hospital's mission and service excellence program.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Develops, implements and enforces policies and procedures which support the Hospital's mission, goals and objectives.
• Ensures that staff complies with mandatory education, licensure requirements, mandatory health requirements, etc.
• Develops annual departmental budget and operates within budgetary guidelines.
• Recommends and ensures appropriate staffing levels. Allocates resources according to priorities.
• Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner.
• Gathers and analyzes information skillfully.
• Develops alternative solutions.
• Generates creative solutions and attention to detail.
• Balances team and individual responsibilities.
• Seeks increased responsibilities. Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities.
• Demonstrates persistence and follow through even when faced with adversity or challenges.
• Sets clear performance expectations and holds people accountable.
• Writes clearly and informatively. Varies writing style to meet needs.
• Exhibits confidence in self and others. Inspires and motivates others by persuasion rather than intimidation.
• Treats people with respect. Keeps commitments. Demonstrates integrity and ethical behavior.
• Exhibits sound and accurate judgment in decision making.

The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description.

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE

• Baccalaureate Degree in Healthcare Management/Business Administration required. Master’s preferred.
• Active RN licensure
• Minimum of 3 years RN experience with 1 of those years being Full time in providing direct patient care in a home health setting required.
• Minimum of 3 years of management experience in a healthcare organization
• Adept in knowledge of home health regulations, billing process, and daily operations.
• Participate in revenue growth and development and execution of strategic marketing/sales initiatives.
• Working knowledge of Medicare Home Health Certification.
• Leadership/Managerial skills demonstrating good organizational, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Understanding of home health care and the services provided to patients and family/caregivers through an interdisciplinary group.
• Computer skills.

Physical Demands/Work Environment

• Work requires a variety of physical activities including standing and walking for long periods of time, bending, stooping, and lifting.
• The work environment may be physically confining.
• Visual acuity is required for a variety of specific activities.
• Must have normal hearing or utilize adaptive hearing devices if duties require listening with a stethoscope to discern breath sounds, heart sounds, and bowel sounds.
• Ability to do shift work as required.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.