DELEGATION AND VENDOR OVERSIGHT MANAGER - HEALTH PLAN SERVICES

Cook County Government; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision coverage

Pension Plan

Job summary

Cook County Health is seeking a Delegation and Vendor Oversight Manager in Health Plan Services to oversee delegates and vendor contracts, onboard and monitor performance, and ensure compliance with fraud prevention and HIPAA requirements. The role manages an expanding managed care population and collaborates with Labor Relations and procurement to maintain regulatory alignment.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree, 2+ years in health plan operations, and 1+ year managing vendor

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university is required.
• Two (2) years of health plan experience in Medicare/Medicaid health plan or health system.
• One (1) year managing delegates and vendor relationships (e.g., TPA, PBM).
• Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Access, Excel, PowerPoint and Word).

Responsibilities

• Audit delegates and vendors per regulatory standards.
• Onboard delegates and vendors and measure KPIs and contracted metrics.
• Maintain current knowledge of delegate/vendor contracts and scope of work.
• Establish strong relationships with vendors to meet KPIs.
• Draft RFPs and collaborate with Supply Chain Management for procurement.
• Take corrective action to address disciplinary concerns and improve productivity.
• Enhance accountability and integrity of daily operations.
• Plan and direct operations for assigned products and programs.

Skills

Health plan experience

Delegation & vendor oversight

Communication skills

Problem solving / analytical skills

HIPAA compliance knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

Masters degree (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Access

Job description

Job Description - DELEGATION AND VENDOR OVERSIGHT MANAGER - HEALTH PLAN SERVICES (00139707)

Job Description

DELEGATION AND VENDOR OVERSIGHT MANAGER - HEALTH PLAN SERVICES

Job Number

00139707

Job Posting

Oct 20, 2026, 3:45:34 PM

Closing Date: Nov 4, 2026, 5:59:00 AM

Full-time Shift Start Time : 8:30 A.M. Shift End Time : 4:30 P.M.

Organization

Health and Hospital Systems

LOCATION: 605 S. Wolcott Ave. Chicago, IL 60612

SHIFT: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

This position is exempt from Career Service under the CCH Personnel Rules.

JOB SUMMARY

The Delegation and Vendor Oversight (DVO) Manager, Health Plan Services is responsible for providing assistance with oversight of delegates and vendors contracted with CountyCare. This position will be onboard and monitor delegates and vendor contracts and relationships. Manages an expanding managed care population for Medicaid and Medicare and implements enhanced capabilities for accountability and integrity of daily operations. Adheres to fraud and abuse prevention and/or detection policies and programs according to regulatory requirements.

GENERAL ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES

Collective Bargaining

• Review applicable Collective Bargaining Agreements and consult with Labor Relations to generate management proposals

Participate in collective bargaining negotiations, caucus discussions and working meetings

• Document, recommend and effectuate discipline at all levels
• Work closely with labor relations and/or labor counsel to effectuate and enforce applicable Collective Bargaining Agreements

Initiate, authorize and complete disciplinary action pursuant to CCH system rules, policies, procedures, and provision of applicable collective bargaining agreements

Supervision

• Direct and effectuate CCH management policies and practices

Access and proficiently navigate CCH records system to obtain and review information necessary to execute provisions of applicable collective bargaining agreements

Management

• Contribute to the management of CCH staff and CCH’ systemic development and success
• Discuss and develop CCH system policy and procedure
• Consistently use independent judgment to identify operational staffing issues and needs and perform the following functions as necessary; hire, transfer, suspend, layoff, recall, promote, discharge, assign, direct or discipline employees pursuant to applicable Collective Bargaining Agreements

Work with Labor Relations to discern past practice when necessary

TYPICAL DUTIES

• Performs pre-delegation and annual audits per regulatory, State, and accreditation standards for all delegates.
• Assists on onboarding new delegates and vendors and measuring each delegate and vendors Key Performance Indicators and contracted metrics.
• Remains current with each delegate and vendor contracts and scope of work and updating scope of works as needed.
• Establishes a strong relationship with each vendor and contractor to meet set key performance indicators.
• Participates and may facilitate Joint Operation Meetings including Delegation and Vendor Oversight Committee.
• Assists drafting Request for Proposals and collaborating with Supply Chain Management Procurement process.
• Takes corrective action as necessary to address disciplinary concerns; makes recommendations to diminish the impact on productivity.
• Implements enhanced capabilities for accountability and integrity of daily operations.
• Plans and directs all aspects of the operations for assigned products and programs.
• Oversees all aspects of assigned products and programs, establishing objectives, policies and procedures.
• Ensures operational processes and policies are compliant with corporate standards and applicable local, state and federal regulations
• Provides resolutions to managed care contractual issues pertaining to contract interpretation.
• Adheres to confidentiality standards and HIPAA compliance programs.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university is required (Must provide official transcripts at time of interview)

• Two (2) years of health plan experience in a Medicare health plan, Medicaid health plan, or health system including aspects of operations oversight, administration, management, delegation and vendor oversight is required
• One (1) year of experience managing delegates and vendor relationships such as a Third-Party Administrator, Vision, Dental, and Transportation vendors and Pharmacy Benefit Manager, etc. is required

Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Access, Excel, PowerPoint and Word) is required

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Masters degree from an accredited college or university is preferred

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND OTHER CHARACTERISTICS

• Knowledge of the principles of Medicaid and Medicare Managed Care principles and management practices
• Knowledge and familiarity with Medicare and/or Medicaid insurance payment systems, inpatient, and outpatient reimbursement, such as Diagnosis-related group (DRG) reimbursement and/or Enhanced Ambulatory Patient Groupings (EAPG) reimbursement structures
• Knowledge and understanding of implementation, startups and operationalizing delegates and vendors
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Access, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word)
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills necessary to communicate with all levels of staff and a patient population composed of diverse cultures and age groups
• Excellent program development, management, and leadership skills
• Demonstrates good computer and typing skills
• Demonstrate good phone and email etiquette skills with strong response times
• Demonstrate analytical and organizational, problem-solving, critical thinking and conflict management/resolution skills
• Demonstrate attention to detail, accuracy, and precision to support research and presentation skills
• Ability to prioritize, plan and organize projects and tasks
• Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines in a fast paced and stressful environment
• Ability to maintain a professional demeanor and composure when challenged
• Ability to function autonomously and as a team member in a multidisciplinary team
• Ability to train by presenting concepts and demonstrating tasks
• Ability to perform accurate and reliable mathematical calculations to support reimbursement analysis and measure financial performance
• Ability to work flexible hours
• Must be able to travel to work sites throughout Cook County

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS

This position is functioning within a healthcare environment. The incumbent is responsible for adherence to all hospital and department specific safety requirements. This includes but is not limited to the following policies and procedures: complying with Personal Protective Equipment requirements, hand washing and sanitizing practices, complying with department specific engineering and work practice controls and any other work area safety precautions as specified by hospital wide policy and departmental procedures.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of the personnel so classified.

For purposes of the American with Disabilities Act, “Typical Duties” are essential job functions.

VETERAN PREFERENCE

PLEASE READ

When applying for employment with Cook County Health, preference is given to honorably discharged Veterans who have served in the Armed Forces of the United States for not less than 6 months of continuous service

To take advantage of this preference a Veteran must:

Meet the minimum qualifications for the position.

Identify self as a Veteran on the employment application byanswering yes to the question by answering yes to the question, “Are you a Military Veteran?”

Attach a copy of their DD 214, DD 215 or NGB 22 (Notice of Separation at time of application filing. Please note:If you have multiple DD214s, 215s, or NGB 22S, Please submit the one with the latest date. Coast Guard must submit a certified copy of the military separation from either the Department of Transportation (Before 9/11) or the Department of Homeland Security (After 9/11). Discharge papers must list and Honorable Discharge Status. Discharge papers not listing an Honorable Discharge Status are not acceptable )

OR

A copy of a valid State ID Card or Driver’s License which identifies the holder of the ID as a Veteran, may also be attached to the application at time of filing.

If items are not attached, you will not be eligible for Veteran Preference

VETERANS MUST PROVIDE ORIGINAL APPLICABLE DISCHARGE PAPERS OR APPLICABLE STATE ID CARD OR DRIVER’S LICENSE AT TIME OF INTERVIEW.

BENEFITS PACKAGE

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Basic Term Life Insurance
• Pension Plan and Deferred Compensation Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick Time
• You may also qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)
• 100% Tuition Reimbursement for nursing-related programs

MUST MEET ALL REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AT TIME OF APPLICATION FILING.

*Degrees awarded outside the United States with the exception of those awarded in one of the United States' territories and Canada must be credentialed by an approved U.S. credential evaluation service belonging to the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or the Association of International Credential Evaluators (AICE). Original credentialing documents must be presented at time of interview.

*Please note all offers of Employment are contingent upon the following conditions: satisfactory professional & employment references, healthcare and criminal background checks, appropriate licensure/certifications and the successful completion of a physical and pre-employment drug screen.

*CCH is strictly prohibited from conditioning, basing or knowingly prejudicing oraffectinganytermoraspectof County employment or hiring upon or because ofany political reason or factor.

COOK COUNTY HEALTH IS AN EQUALOPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER