The Provider Services Branch, Physician and Provider Services Division is seeking a skilled professional who possesses the requisite skills and expertise to develop and implement ministry programs, manage contracts with health care providers and relationships with health care stakeholders.
The BranchThe Provider Services Branch establishes and manages fee-for-service physician and provider payment policy and payment schedules, supports physician and provider negotiations, plans and delivers specialized payment programs, and protects patients and tax payers against inappropriate billings through various accountability programs in accordance with the Commitment to the Future of Medicare Act and the Health Insurance Act.
About the job
In this role, you will:
• Monitor the performance of an assigned portfolio and measure its success against service targets
• Identify areas of non-compliance and risk, and work with providers/stakeholders to resolve issues
• Conduct research and analysis to support negotiation of contracts, and the development and implementation of program policies/plans
• Prepare and document results/research findings, and provide recommendations to senior management
• Develop and build partnerships with key stakeholders
• Conduct payment reconciliations and assist with corporate financial planning and reporting
Note, this position can be located in Kingston or Toronto. Please indicate work location preference(s) in your application.
What you bring to the team
Program Knowledge
You have:
• Knowledge of program and policy development principles to analyze and prepare policy/program design, options and recommendations
• Knowledge of program analysis/evaluation techniques to assess the effectiveness of new/changed policies and programs, and provide recommendations
Analytical and Problem Solving Skills
You can:
• Apply knowledge of research and analytical techniques to review and analyze quantitative and qualitative data, and prepare operational and financial reports
• Synthesize information from multiple sources
• Identify and research problems, and draft options and recommendations
• Prioritize multiple issues
Communication and Interpersonal Skills
You have:
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships with stakeholders
• Advisory and consultation skills to provide advice and liaise with service providers
• Communication skills to draft papers, reports, analyses, correspondence and related materials
• Presentation skills to present findings to senior staff
Technical Skills
You have:
• Proficiency of computer software applications to prepare a variety of materials
• Ability to prepare project schedules, conduct research on the internet and utilize databases
Don't meet every qualification?
If you are excited about this position and meet most, but not all, of the listed qualifications, please still consider applying. We recognize that no one person might have every qualification in this job ad, and you just might be the right candidate!
How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility
We are building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage everyone interested in working with us to apply, including people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black and racialized individuals, as well as people from all ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions.
Our hiring process is accessible, consistent with Ontario's
Human Rights Code and the
Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. We are working to prevent and remove barriers in our hiring processes and can offer
accommodation to address specific needs related to Code-protected grounds such as disability, family status and religion. For more information about accommodation during the hiring process please
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