Program Manager (Locum Experience)

Cross Country Healthcare, Inc.; Boca Raton (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Job summary

Cross Country Healthcare, Inc. is seeking a Program Manager to oversee assigned facilities, acting as the liaison between the client, Cross Country support team, and Staffing Partners. You will build positive relationships, provide excellent customer service, and ensure quality assurance aligned with Cross Country policies.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in clinical or staffing settings with strong client management skills and familiarity with VMS technology. Travel to facilities may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 3 years' experience in clinical setting including medical, allied or nursing, or staffing industry.
• Workforce Solution staffing experience strongly preferred.
• Prior management and operations experience strongly preferred.
• Experience in Account management or involvement in large staffing account is a plus.
• Must be computer literate and able to effectively use Word, Excel, Windows, PowerPoint, and the VMS Technology.

Responsibilities

• Develop client relationships within facilities to assess and manage client needs.
• Evaluates, coordinates and reports WFS activities with the organizational managers.
• Fosters an environment focused on client satisfaction through implementation of WFS best practices.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain/ Contracts Manager and WFS team members to assist with negotiation of terms of contract.
• Acts as liaison between facility and internal stakeholders to clarify and modify work processes and staffing practices across the organization.
• Ensures generation and distribution of utilization, activity, financial, key performance metrics, and service level agreement reports on a weekly, monthly, quarterly, or annual basis.
• Conduct on-site visits and relationship building at all system facilities; frequent travel may be required weekly to bi-weekly.
• Prepare and deliver quarterly and annual business review presentations at every level of organization.

Skills

Client relationship management

Communication skills

Customer service

Team player

Attention to detail

Multitasking under pressure

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

Windows OS

VMS Technology

Job description

Cross Country is looking for top talent to join our team! We are a market-leading, tech-enabled workforce solutions and advisory firm with more than four decades of experience helping organizations solve complex labor and operational challenges. Recognized as a Top Place to Work by U.S. News & World Report and a Most Loved Workplace by Newsweek, Cross Country is committed to quality and excellence in everything we deliver. We were also the first public company to earn The Joint Commission Gold Seal of Approval for Health Care Staffing Services Certification with Distinction - a standard we continue to uphold today.

BASIC PURPOSE

The Program Manager oversees the assigned facility/facilities for Cross Country and is the liaison between our Client, Cross Country support team and all active and potential Staffing Partners interested in servicing this client. Responsibilities include building positive and effective relationships with client and network and providing excellent customer service to client representatives, Cross Country team and all Staffing Partner employees. Individual must maintain professional follow-up and quality assurance consistent with Cross Country policies, procedures, and standards.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Develop client relationships within facilities to assess and manage client needs.Evaluates, coordinates and reports WFS activities with the organizational managers.
• Fosters an environment focused on client satisfaction, through implementation of WFS best practices and measurement of performance and service delivery.
• Continually expand knowledge of healthcare staffing and managed services market trends, industry analyst updates, and competitive data by reviewing internal and external sources (journals, articles, studies, interactions with clients, etc.) to more effectively serve the client as a trusted advisor, and consult on Cross Country Healthcare's (CCH) services.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain/ Contracts Manager and WFS team members to assist with negotiation of terms of contract and resolve issues related to terms & conditions and bill rates.
• Works closely with applicable CCH brand leaders, Regional VPs and internal departments and leaders regarding services provided.
• Actively engage in CCH cross-selling efforts by identifying viable revenue source referrals and communicating with all CCH business divisions to increase client touch points and grow market share.
• Participates in the development and management of appropriate tools to evaluate and track customer satisfaction based upon services provided.Leverages quality of services through review of performance assessments and client satisfaction surveys.Participates in monitoring, analyzing, and reporting client satisfaction results, and trending.
• Acts as liaison between facility and internal stakeholders to clarify and modify work processes and staffing practices across the organization. Acts a resource related to WFS process and VMS technology.
• Ensures generation and distribution of utilization, activity, financial, key performance metrics, and service level agreement reports on a weekly, monthly, quarterly, or annual basis. Meets with key stakeholders to review.
• Conduct on-site visits and relationship building at all system facilities. Frequent travel may be required weekly to bi-weekly.
• Prepare and sometimes deliver quarterly and annual business review presentations at every level of organization, from facility to system level.
• Responsible for reporting and distribution of site visit activities to Executive Sponsors, Operations and Workforce Management teams providing actionable information.
• Act as brand ambassador for healthcare professionals on assignment to include coordinating and hosting outreach events.
• Visit current staffing partners and prospective partners to ensure optimal support of clients.
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• Minimum 3 years' experience in clinical setting including medical, allied or nursing, or staffing industry
• Workforce Solution staffing experience strongly preferred
• Prior management and operations experience strongly preferred
• Experience in Account management or involvement in large staffing account is a plus
• Must be computer literate and able to effectively use Word, Excel, Windows, PowerPoint, and the VMS Technology

Skills and Abilities

• Outgoing personality with ability to listen effectively
• Ability to understand and evaluate clients staffing needs
• Demonstrated exceptional communication and customer service skills
• Work independently, but also demonstrates strong commitment to being a team player and meeting team goals
• Excellent attention to detail, analytical sense
• Handle multiple tasks and thrive in a fast paced, high-pressure environment
• Ability to communicate and work in a harmonious, respectful, supportive manner with all internal and external clients
• Ability to educate and motive team members towards achievement of MSP and company goals
• Must always maintain a high level of confidentiality

Psychological Demands

• Must act as a professional role model
• Must be able to work with different teammates throughout the organization, deal with uncooperative or difficult individuals in a professional, calm, courteous manner.
• Ability to think proactively in order plan and execute strategy
• Ability to work in a fast paced, highly competitive, changing industry while maintaining customer focus
• Must Possess strong ability to multitask and prioritize

Company equipment(laptop, monitor, keyboard, mouse headset) will be provided directly to you for use during employment.

Benefits

• Cross Country offers a competitive compensation, benefits, and wellness program, including Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, Voluntary Insurance, 401(k) plan, Tuition Assistance, and Pet Insurance. The company offers a variety of Wellness options through Burnalong, which offers a robust online platform of classes and programs as well as local gym access.

Cross Country is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) - Veteran/Disability

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