Business Manager - College of Medicine, DOM Medicaid Advisory Unit,

Business Manager - College of Medicine, DOM Medicaid Advisory Unit,

Hiring Department: College of Medicine, DOM Medicaid Advisory Unit

Location: Chicago, IL USA

Requisition ID

Posting Close Date: 10/22/2024

About the University of Illinois Chicago

UIC is among the nation's preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent "Best Colleges" rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has over 300,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.

This is a full-time and benefits eligible position. Hybrid and flexible work schedules are available. UIC offers competitive salaries commensurate with experience. In addition all full time benefits eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package which include; Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability & AD&D insurance, a defined benefit pension plan as well as paid leave which includes; Vacation, Holiday and Sick. In addition we offer tuition waivers for employees and dependents. Click for a complete list of Employee Benefits.

UIC is seeking a Business Manager to join our College of Medicine, DOM Medicaid Advisory Unit. The Business Manager oversees the daily operations, manages the financial accounting activities, and provides operational and project management support for the Medicaid Advisory Unit (MAU). The UIC DOM MAU is partnering with the University of Illinois' Office of Medicaid Innovation (OMI) to provide clinical and policy expertise to the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services (HFS) Medicaid program. This program will support the development of state Medicaid policy for new and emerging medical practices and will offer coordinated clinical review for broad and specific clinical programs. The program will coordinate the provision of clinician expertise to OMI and HFS to support current and future prior approval and utilization review activities. Duties may include, but are not limited to, project management, administration of budgets and related fiscal planning, invoicing, maintenance, and analysis, and assisting in proposals and financial reports.
Duties & Responsibilities:

• Work closely with DOM MAU team members by monitoring the progress of all OMI partnership projects on an ongoing basis relative to established timelines and key milestones. Ensure delays are identified and communicated to the DOM MAU and key stakeholders.
• Responsible for reviewing and processing invoices for external/internal clinical consultative services for OMI partnership projects and working with respective business managers from relative University Departments and the OMI Finance Department.
• Develop a project plan for each OMI partnership project with outlined goals and objectives and provide monthly status reports for key stakeholders.
• Monitor expenditure of funds relative to budgetary targets for each OMI partnership project on an ongoing basis. Ensure that variances are identified and communicated to appropriate personnel.
• Initiates and develops budgets and budget justifications for clinical program requests from HFS Medicaid by forecasting expenditures (salary, % clinical effort, equipment, overhead).
• Prepare and process all paperwork related to the finance operations. Assist with developing new self- supporting and foundation/gift funds accounts. Establish new Banner account strings as necessary.
• Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications Required:

1. A. Bachelor's degree in accountancy, business administration, management, or a closely related field.

OR

B. Three (3) years (36 months) of work experience in accounting, business administration, fiscal management, or closely related experience.

OR

C. A combination of such education and/or work experience totaling three (3) years (36 months), as measured by the following conversion table or its proportional equivalent:

• 30 semester hours equals one (1) year (12 months)
• 60 semester hours or an Associate's Degree equals eighteen months (18 months)
• 90 semester hours equals two (2) years (24 months)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance
• 2-3 years experience in budgeting, financial management, and/or project management
• Ability to work independently and exercise judgment and be able to analyze and investigate a variety of questions or problems
• Previous experience in care coordination or utilization management in a healthcare organization
• Experience with Asana or equivalent project management tools a plus.

To Apply: For fullest consideration click on the Apply Now button, please fully complete all sections of the onlineapplication including adding your full work history with specific details ofyour duties & responsibilities for each position held. Fully completethe education, licensure, certification and language sections. Youmay upload a resume, cover letter, certifications, licensures, transcripts anddiplomas within the application.

Please note that once you have submitted your application you will not be able to make any changes. In order to revise your application you must withdraw and reapply. You will not be able to reapply after the posting close date. Please ensure the application is fully completed and all supporting documents have been uploaded before the posting close date. Illinois Residency is required 180 days of employment.

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