Director, Health Initiatives / RTLO3250

Position Description:

Safeway is an innovative Fortune 100 Company that, thanks to the diversity, professionalism, spirit and friendliness of our people, is thriving in locations across the U.S. and Canada. From our stores to our corporate headquarters, we offer careers that build your skills and your future.Become Part of Our Corporate Team.This is an exciting time to become part of Safeway. We encourage our employees to succeed professionally and maximize their potential by becoming part of our dynamic team.The Health Initiatives Department, located in Pleasanton California has an opening for a Director, Health Initiatives.Qualifications: • Bachelors degree (Masters preferred) in health services research, actuarial science, mathematics or related fields/equivalent experience • General business knowledge and interest; MBA or equivalent preferred• A minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in a healthcare analytics or healthcare management consulting environment, including 3 years of experience managing senior level reports and staff• Healthcare industry experience in one or more of the following areas preferred – healthcare management consulting, provider reimbursement, account reporting, health services research, medical cost analysis, actuarial/underwriting, clinical pharmacy analytics and/or clinical quality management• Management roles and experience in large, complex, integrated/distributed healthcare system, as well as provider networks and healthcare services outcomes research• Demonstrated experience in supporting the development of healthcare data roadmaps and strategies, as well as complex healthcare data architectures• Strategic thinking and a general management perspective; The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to analyze and think about healthcare issues and opportunities from a general management perspective• Strong analytical skills including hypothesis generation, issue identification, analysis design, well-structured analysis, and conclusion development• Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills; excellent planning, time management and organizational skills• Excellent leadership and management skills, including project management• Ability to function independently and with minimal supervision • Ability to work as part of a cross-functional team and conduct/support multiple projects simultaneously• Strong communication skills – written and oral; Experience in preparing and delivering executive presentations• Flexibility and ability to react swiftly to changing conditions and priorities; demonstrated ability to multi-task• Proficiency in software applications including (Microsoft Office, Excel macro language programming, advanced presentation applications such as COREL Draw, most SAS modules, Symmetry’s Episode Risk Groups product – or other similar health risk assessment tools, and SAS/IBM mining applications) Key Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:• Support Safeway’s healthcare data warehouse infrastructure development and define business requirements and processes for data acquisition and reporting• Provide in-depth analysis for Safeway’s healthcare programs – including clinical quality management, pharmacy, provider functions, healthcare utilization, cost trends, and impact on employee and Safeway economics• As part of ongoing continuous quality improvement, review current healthcare programs for opportunities to improve effectiveness, and reduce health risks and costs• Identify healthcare data requirements to integrate new data sources or develop new systems• Assist the development of processes/architecture to combine medical, pharmacy, laboratory and other healthcare claims data into one integrated database – healthcare informatics• Design and develop healthcare data methodologies and tools for predictive analysis• Develop and implement appropriate metrics to measure the success of all healthcare programs – both current and new• Assess and understand Safeway’s existing healthcare data infrastructure and its capabilities; Perform gap analysis, identify and assess alternatives, and develop recommendations to fill gaps• Work with Safeway’s third-party data architect to meet new healthcare program development and data integration needs• Monitor emerging healthcare data technologies and assess their applicability to Safeway – potential opportunities and competitive challenges • Identify opportunities to leverage, scale and lower expenses. Identify new technology-based products that suggest new best-practice solutions – for example, internet connectivity for monitoring devices and remote communication with providers• Develop and implement Request for Proposal (RFP) data sections for selection of new healthcare program(s) vendors• Travel Required: 20%What you can expectGreat Pay.Professional and career education programs.Medical, Vision and Dental Plans.Paid vacations and holidays.Corporate Brands Employee Discount.401(k), retirement benefits and Employee Stock Purchase Plan.Health and welfare benefits.Leisure time activity discounts.Smoke-free and drug-free environment. Post-offer, pre-employment drug screening.How to Apply Interested candidates are encouraged to submit a resume by visiting www.safeway.com/careers. Please refer to Requisition RTLO3250 . Click on Create Profile.
DiversityWe recognize, celebrate, and benefit from the uniqueness of each employee and customer. We value, respect, and support these differences, in our workplace. We strive to reflect this diversity in the communities we serve. Safeway is an Equal Opportunity Employer.No agencies and /or recruiters please