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Vendor Management Analyst

Employer
UCare
Location
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Start date
Dec 9, 2020
Closing date
Jan 26, 2021

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Category
Management
Employment Status
Full Time

Job Details

Health Care that Starts with You!

Join a truly mission-driven organization! Independent, nonprofit UCare is recognized as one of the Minnesota's leading health plans. We provide more than 225,000 members across Minnesota and western Wisconsin with the health coverage plans and services they need to maintain and improve their health. The innovative coverage we create makes a difference for Medicare-eligible individuals, individuals and families enrolled in Minnesota Health Care Programs, such as MinnesotaCare and Medical Assistance, and disabled adults with special health care needs.

UCare is growing in size, membership, products, geographic coverage, and employees. We're an organization that's going places. Be part of a team that cares about you, be part of UCare.

Rewards

Enter a highly collaborative environment where people are truly engaged, and feedback is valued. You'll enjoy a competitive salary and benefits, as well as a host of other perks, including a nationally recognized wellness program, and a bright, open, award-winning office space in Northeast Minneapolis just minutes from major freeways and retail centers.

At UCare, we welcome and employ a diverse employee group committed to meeting the needs of UCare, our members, and the communities we serve.

www.ucare.org/careers/

EOE/AA

ABOUT UCARE UCare offers Medicare, Medicaid, Individual and Family health plans - powered by the hardest working people in the industry. Our people powered teams de-complicate, advocate and always go the extra mile to help our members. We serve with integrity, compassion and commitment to do right by members, providers and government partners. Above all, we come to work excited to provide members a path for the best health of their lives.

WORKING AT UCARE Working at UCare is more than a career; it's a mission. A mission that defines us as professionals, unites us as an organization and shapes how we interact with our members and each other. Employees join UCare and stay because of the opportunity to have a purpose-driven job.

Our strong culture has established UCare as a Star Tribune Top 150 Workplace for 11 consecutive years since the awards program began. It's a culture that embraces innovative ideas, strategic partnerships, and exemplary customer and provider experiences. Working at UCare is being a part of a people powered team dedicated to making a real difference in the lives of our members and communities.

VENDOR MANAGEMENT ANALYST

Position Description This position is responsible for assistance with documentation, maintenance and management of ongoing activities related to the vendor management program. This will include vendor review and setup, vendor lifecycle activities, delivering interpretation advice, reporting, and resolving issues through effective partnering with internal stakeholders and vendors. This level of support will ensure UCare receives the intended value from the agreement and we continue to enhance our relationship with core vendors.

• Manage new vendor setup and change process including obtaining appropriate documentation from business owners, entry into Oracle and Compliance 360 vendor databases.

• Manage initial vendor assessment process including pre-qualification, classification, and risk rating with input from key stakeholders including Security, IT, Compliance and business owners. Provide results to Legal to inform contracting process and negotiations.

• Gather, analyze and report metrics to Vendor Management Manager and key stakeholders on identified SLAs, regulatory metrics and key performance indicator surveys related to vendor performance.

• Maintain thorough understanding services provided by the vendor and translate into business context for stakeholders.

• Remain current on industry developments as they relate to vendor management programs and best practices.

• Maintain high quality of service to both internal and external customers

• Assist with development, implementation and maintenance of policies and procedures to facilitate and improve operational efficiencies.

• Provider training and support for vendor management program.

• Other projects and duties as assigned.

Education Bachelors degree; demonstrated experience may be considered in lieu of degree.

Required Experience Two years of relevant experience to include: knowledge and experience of managing delivery of services from vendors and vendor lifecycle management, conversant with contract structure, ability to drive deliverables through a process work-stream, and strong attention to detail. Proven record of reporting and analysis.

Preferred Experience Previous experience working in the healthcare industry. Oracle and Compliance 360 experience a plus.

THE UCARE DIFFERENCE The UCare difference is our people power - employees actively working on the behalf of our members to get them access to the health care they need. We value and respect each individual's ideas and contributions, and provide the freedom to grow both personally and professionally. We are centrally located, and offer onsite education, equipment and wellness resources, and a myriad of volunteer activities. If you're looking for an inclusive environment that celebrates your people power, helps you build on your strengths and gives you the opportunity to truly make a difference, we invite you to apply.

As an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, we welcome and employ a diverse employee group committed to meeting the needs of UCare, our members, and the communities we serve.

JOB POST DATE: 12/08/2020

Company

UCare offers Medicare, Medicaid, Individual and Family health plans – powered by the hardest working people in the industry. Our people powered teams de-complicate, advocate and always go the extra mile to help our members. We serve with integrity, compassion and commitment to do right by members, providers and government partners. Above all, we come to work excited to provide members a path for the best health of their lives. 

WORKING AT UCARE

Working at UCare is more than a career; it's a mission. A mission that defines us as professionals, unites us as an organization and shapes how we interact with our members and each other. Employees join UCare and stay because of the opportunity to have a purpose-driven job. 

Our strong culture has established UCare as a Star Tribune Top Workplace for 12 consecutive years since the awards program began. It’s a culture that embraces innovative ideas, strategic partnerships, and exemplary customer and provider experiences. Working at UCare is being a part of a people powered team dedicated to making a real difference in the lives of our members and communities. 

THE UCARE DIFFERENCE

The UCare difference is our people power – employees actively working on the behalf of our members to get them access to the health care they need. We value and respect each individual's ideas and contributions, and provide the freedom to grow both personally and professionally. We are centrally located, and offer onsite education, equipment and wellness resources, and a myriad of volunteer activities. If you're looking for an inclusive environment that celebrates your people power, helps you build on your strengths and gives you the opportunity to truly make a difference, we invite you to apply.  

Company info
Website
Telephone
612-676-6500
Location
500 Stinson Blvd.
Minneapolis
Minnesota
55413
US

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