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WorkPartners Strategy Specialist

Job ID: 7835976278
Status: Full-Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Shift: Day Job
Work Arrangement: RemoteWork Arrangement information
Facility: UPMC Health Plan
Department: Adv & Analytics Ops
Union Position: No
Salary Range: $ 32.85-56.83 USD

WorkPartners is hiring a full-time Strategy Specialist! This role will predominantly work remotely and will work standard daylight hours Monday – Friday. Preference will be given to those with prior experience working as a Project Manager, Project Coordinator, or in an implementation role. 

Under the general direction of the Business Operations Management team, this role will analyze, identify, propose and implement solutions for all business areas. Acts as subject matter expert supporting all areas and interacts with staff to answer questions and resolve issues as they arise. Oversees administrative and special projects as they relate to implementation of new products/business and maintenance of existing business. The Workpartners Strategy Specialist must use their business acumen, knowledge and understanding of Workpartners products and services to identify opportunities to improve financial performance and operational efficiencies. The position requires the ability to articulate these opportunities to internal and external audiences, implement the solutions, and track and monitor progress. Will take a leadership role in the enhancement, development, documentation, and communication of identified variances. These functions must be done while also weighing the practical considerations and potential barriers that need to be overcome to successfully implement new programs and processes. To successfully perform the role, must understand the causes of financial & operational trends and anomalies.

Responsibilities:
 

  • Serves as a liaison between clients and internal partners, driving toward timely delivery of agreed-upon services 
  • Ensures client requirements for new implementations and change requests are comprehensively gathered and documented
  • Collaborates with Operations Team to identify solutions that will meet stakeholder requirements using system functionality and best practices 
  • Identify areas of concern that may compromise client satisfaction through data analysis, and propose solutions based on findings, expertise, and research

     

  • Actively identifies and implements work process improvements to enhance team performance
  • Openly participate in meetings, provide ideas and suggestions to ensure client satisfaction and promote teamwork
  • Provides support to legal team, Workpartners product lines, and executive leadership
  • Takes a leadership role in mentoring and motivating staff building a strong cohesive team
  •  Identify appropriate resources and support needed to facilitate decisions to achieve optimal outcomes
  • Interface with customers by telephone, correspondence, and/or in person to answer inquiries and resolve concerns/issues
  • Manages special projects as assigned by Management team; develops/maintains project plans, as needed? Manages, updates, and maintains project and process notes in Workpartners systems
  • Meets deadlines and turnaround times set by Management staff which may, at times, require an employee to work extended hours until completion of project
  • Assists other departments during periods of backlogs
  • Attends meetings on behalf of Manager/Director
  • Participates in training programs when available/as requested
  • Maintain employee/insured confidentiality

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience. Preference will be given to those with a Bachelor’s degree. 
  • Minimum five years general business experience. 
  • Prior experience working as a Project Manager, Project Coordinator, in an implementation role, or a related project role is strongly preferred.
  • Experience in health care insurance or health care industry is a bonus, but those with relevant experience in other industries will be considered. 

     

  • Competence in MS Office required, including MS Excel, MS Access, MS Word. Excellent planning communication, documentation, analytical and problem-solving abilities. 
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment. 
  • Must possess strong interpersonal, organizational, and project management skills, with the ability to work on multiple tasks simultaneously. 
  • Experience in QA/Audit/Systems testing development and execution preferred.

    Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

    UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

CAREER GROWTH

Grow Your Nursing Career

Spanning over 20 clinical specialties and more than 50 unique nursing roles, every nurse at UPMC can achieve and advance their goals with the My Nursing Career Ladder. Whether you’re looking to progress to an elevated role or continue your education, UPMC equips nurses with the resources, feedback, leadership, and benefits to help you succeed and achieve your career goals. Here’s how a few nurses have grown their careers through the years at UPMC:

Clyde C.

As a Professional Staff Nurse, Expert at UPMC Muncy, Clyde is a great example of someone who has taken advantage of UPMC’s My Nursing Career Ladder to grow his career while remaining in the same hospital location.

Clyde’s Career Journey:

⦁ 2017: Professional Staff Nurse – UPMC Muncy
⦁ 2021: Sr. Professional Staff Nurse – UPMC Muncy
⦁ 2022: Sr. Professional Staff Nurse II – UPMC Muncy
⦁ 2022-present: Professional Staff Nurse, Expert – UPMC Muncy

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Michelle B.

In her current role as a Professional Staff Nurse, Expert at UPMC Presbyterian, Michelle cares for patients with chronic and ongoing health issues as part of a Medical-Surgical unit. Michelle enjoys the daily change that Med-Surg nursing brings, and has found a career path that is interesting, meaningful, and full of opportunity.

Michelle’s Career Journey:

⦁ 2019: Staff Nurse – UPMC Presbyterian
⦁ 2020: Professional Staff Nurse – UPMC Presbyterian
⦁ 2021: Professional Staff Nurse, BSN – UPMC Presbyterian
⦁ 2021: Sr. Professional Staff Nurse, BSN – UPMC Presbyterian
⦁ 2022: Sr. Professional Staff Nurse II, BSN – UPMC Presbyterian
⦁ 2023: Professional Staff Nurse, BSN, Expert – UPMC Presbyterian

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INSURANCE SERVICES DIVISION OF UPMC

Advance Your Future

A career with UPMC means more than just caring for patients – when you’re a part of UPMC Insurance Services Division, it means caring for more than four million insurance members, too. UPMC Insurance Services Division offers a full range of health insurance products and services to our network across the country, providing peace of mind, better health, and financial security to our members, along with limitless career opportunities and a rewarding mission to those on our team.

About UPMC Insurance Services Division

As an integrated health care provider-insurer, UPMC goes beyond patient care to provide insurance products and services to millions of members. Our team partners with UPMC and community network providers to deliver knowledge and expertise that provides the highest quality care at the most affordable price, supporting our members through service, communication, and more.

Fast Facts:

  • We provide insurance products and services to over more than four million members.
  • UPMC’s Insurance Services Division offers a full range of health insurance options including UPMC Health Plan, Workpartners, UPMC for Life, UPMC for You, UPMC for Kids, UPMC Community HealthChoices, and Community Care Behavioral Health.
  • UPMC Health Plan is among the nation’s fastest-growing health plans.

Opportunities on Our Team

We’ve got a job that’s just right for you! UPMC Insurance Services Division team offers a vast array of career paths and opportunities, from career areas like customer service, data analytics, and information technology and even patient care roles like social work, nursing, and care management.

Whether in non-clinical or patient-facing roles, our team impacts patients and members by providing quality experiences before, during, and after their care, building relationships in a unique and meaningful way.

Recognized for Excellence

Be a part of an award-winning team! UPMC Insurance Services Division has been recognized for outstanding care and service with awards that include:

  1. U.S. News and World Report named UPMC for Life a “Best Insurance Company for Medicare Advantage” in Pennsylvania for 2024.
  2. The Human Rights Campaign Foundation has named UPMC Health Plan an “Equality 100 Leader in LGBTQ+ Workplace Inclusion” for 2023–2024.
  3. UPMC for Life ranked #1 in Customer Satisfaction* among Medicare Advantage Plans in Pennsylvania by J.D. Power.
  4. The Ethisphere Institute named UPMC as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies for the sixth consecutive year.

*Results are based on award-eligible plans in Pennsylvania by J.D. Power. For J.D. Power 2024 award information visit, jdpower.com/awards.

Jump-Start Your Career

Looking to launch a career with longevity and opportunity? With countless entry-level opportunities for recent graduates, along with tools and resources that empower you as you learn and grow, UPMC Insurance Services Division is the perfect place to get a career started.

Interested in taking your career to new heights? Our career paths and advancement opportunities will provide you with chances to achieve your goals at every step.

BENEFITS AND LIFE AT UPMC

Why Work Here

We know that you have many options when choosing where to build your career. So why choose UPMC? We can think of a few reasons.

Work-Life Balance

Finding the ideal balance to manage the important elements in your life.

Development & Opportunities

Enhancing your career through continued learning opportunities and/or advancement.

Compensation

Receiving competitive pay for the work that you do – base pay, merit, and premium pay.

Performance & Recognition

Rewarding performance that supports the goals and mission of UPMC.

Benefits

Providing assistance and security to meet the current and future needs of you and your family.

Work-Life Balance

Finding the ideal balance to manage the important elements in your life.

Development & Opportunities

Enhancing your career through continued learning opportunities and/or advancement.

Compensation

Receiving competitive pay for the work that you do – base pay, merit, and premium pay.

Performance & Recognition

Rewarding performance that supports the goals and mission of UPMC.

Benefits

Providing assistance and security to meet the current and future needs of you and your family.

Benefits that Matter to You

We’re committed to providing benefits that meet your needs and support your well-being in all areas of life.

  • Earn over 5 weeks of paid time off every year
  • Affordable medical, dental & vision coverage
  • Student loan assistance and tuition reimbursement options
  • Earn up to 8% of your eligible pay in retirement contributions from UPMC
  • Employer-paid life insurance

Benefits that Matter to You

We’re committed to providing benefits that meet your needs and support your well-being in all areas of life.

  • Earn over 5 weeks of paid time off every year
  • Affordable medical, dental & vision coverage
  • Student loan assistance and tuition reimbursement options
  • Earn up to 8% of your eligible pay in retirement contributions from UPMC
  • Employer-paid life insurance

Benefits that Matter to You

We’re committed to providing our employees with benefits that meet their needs and support their well-being in all areas of life.

  • Earn over 5 weeks of paid time off every year
  • Affordable medical, dental & vision coverage
  • Student loan assistance and tuition reimbursement options
  • Earn up to 8% of your eligible pay in retirement contributions from UPMC
  • Employer-paid life insurance

Support for You – and Your Family

Your career doesn’t impact just you, but the people you care about, too. We’re making sure your career works for the whole family.

  • Two weeks of paid parental leave
  • Family planning resources
  • Tuition assistance for dependents
  • Comprehensive health care for dependents
  • Emergency child and elder care options
  • Flexible work arrangements

Support for You – and Your Family

Your career doesn’t impact just you, but the people you care about, too. We’re making sure your career works for the whole family.

  • Two weeks of paid parental leave
  • Family planning resources
  • Tuition assistance for dependents
  • Comprehensive health care for dependents
  • Emergency child and elder care options
  • Flexible work arrangements

Support for You – and Your Family

Your career doesn’t impact just you, but the people you care about, too. We’re making sure your career works for the whole family.

  • Flexibility to choose the shifts and work arrangements that work best for your lifestyle
  • Two weeks of paid parental leave
  • Family planning resources
  • Comprehensive health care for dependents
  • Emergency child and elder care options

A Culture That Cares

At UPMC, you can find a home among people who share your passions and care about who you are.

A Culture That Cares

At UPMC, you can find a home among people who share your passions and care about who you are.

A Culture That Cares

UPMC is a place where you can find a home, no matter your gender, race, sexual orientation, age, or culture, and where you can meet people who share your passions and care about you.

Tools to Reach Your Potential

Once you become a member of our team, the journey doesn’t stop there. UPMC is committed to supporting your growth and helping you build the career of your dreams.

  • Up to $6,000 of annual tuition assistance
  • Ongoing learning via LinkedIn Learning
  • Accelerated career pathways for growth
  • Robust instructor-led education and learning pathways

Tools to Reach Your Potential

Once you become a member of our team, the journey doesn’t stop there. UPMC is committed to supporting your growth and helping you build the career of your dreams.

  • Up to $6,000 of annual tuition assistance
  • Ongoing learning via LinkedIn Learning
  • Accelerated career pathways for growth
  • Robust instructor-led education and learning pathways

Tools to Reach Your Potential

Once you become a member of our team, the journey doesn’t stop there. UPMC is committed to supporting your growth and helping you build the career of your dreams.

  • Unlimited educational possibilities, including no-cost BSN and MSN programs
  • Robust career ladders for every nurse – no matter your specialty, location, or career stage
  • Up to $6,000 of annual tuition assistance
  • Ongoing learning opportunities

Expansive Opportunity

Where do you want to go with your career? Wherever it is, UPMC can take you there.

Expansive Opportunity

Where do you want to go with your career? Wherever it is, UPMC can take you there.

Expansive Opportunity

Where do you want to go with your career? Wherever it is, UPMC can take you there.

* Note: Benefits described may not be applicable to all staff.

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After working as a nursing assistant for 16 years, Kendra took the leap to go back to nursing school and become an RN.

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Read More about UPMC Insurance Services Division

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