JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: Practice Transformation Program ManagerREPORTS TO: Executive DirectorSTATUS: Full-Time

SUMMARY OF JOB POSTING The P2 Collaborative of Western New York (P2) seeks a Program Manager to provide oversight to regional primary and specialty healthcare practice improvement initiatives. This position requires working with many partners in the eight counties of Western New York and may include regional travel.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Key functions of the Program Manager include:

Excellent program management skills with demonstrated experience in managing wide range of clinical and/or administrative programs with excellent organizational skills.

In-depth understanding and minimum 3 year direct experience in using clinical quality improvement models and methods (e.g. PCMH, Planned Care Model, rapid cycle improvement, quality measurement and reporting, clinical microsystems improvement).

Assist with P2 Collaborative function as a Regional Extension Center (REC) of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services in helping local providers adopt Electronic Health Record (EHR) technologies.

Participation in organizational business and strategic planning as needed. Supporting program related deliverables. Convene, attend, and facilitate meetings as necessary. Plan, organize, and coordinate a variety of activities. Supervision of assigned staff. Other duties as assigned.

PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONSKey performance functions of the Program Manager include:

Lead all aspects of the Meaningful Use and Practice Transformation Network efforts for the eight counties of Western New York.

o Provides oversight, direction, and support for practice facilitators and partners in their efforts to support practice transformation with assigned practices.

o Provides expert advice to practice facilitators on clinical quality improvement models and methods.

Produces summary program reports summarizing key goals, accomplishments, and outcomes.

Tracks and reports identified data for oversight of local operations for quality, model fidelity, efficiency and results.

Develops timetables and reporting structures in support of contract objectives and assists with communicating progress on contract deliverables.

Stays abreast of new developments and industry trends related to MU, PCMH, clinical quality improvement, and other assigned program(s).

Supports integration with other related initiatives. Works with other relevant provider organizations and statewide groups, as applicable, to

coordinate and align quality improvement efforts.

REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS Minimum of Bachelor degree, business, health, or information technology related field; or

equivalent combination of education and related experience. Demonstrated strong organization and management skills. Strong networking, outreach and relationship management skills. Demonstrated strong writing skills; excellent oral communication and presentation skills. Excellent relationship management skills. Ability to work both independently and to collaborate with teams of individuals in diverse

settings, with solution-oriented approach. Ability to thrive within a team-based setting for decision making and program

implementation. Prior experience planning, organizing, and coordinating a variety of activities. Comfort and familiarity with major computer programs including word, excel, power point. Ability to interact with individuals from a wide range of backgrounds, including: health care

service providers and administrators, community-based organization representatives, community members, etc.

Experience with data evaluation and analysis applications preferred. Strong information technology aptitude required.

Please send cover letter, resume, and references to careers@p2wny.org. Resumes will be accepted until December 18, 2015.