Position Summary

Interior Health is hiring a permanent full-time Senior Strategic Business Advisor who is passionate about making a difference in health care.

Location: This position is flexible within the Interior Health Region.

What we offer:

• An attractive remuneration package
• Excellent career prospects
• Employer paid training/education
• Employer paid vacation
• Employer paid insurance premiums
• Extended Health & Dental coverage
• Work-life balance
• May be eligible to contribute to Municipal Pension Plan

The salary range for this position is $69,218 (min) to $86,522 (midpoint) to $99,501 (max) per annum, based on 1.0 FTE. Interior Health typically establishes salaries within the minimum and midpoint of the salary range based on qualifications, experience of the applicant, and an internal equity review of the salaries of other employees.

How will you create an impact:

The Senior Strategic Business Advisor is responsible for supporting the Physician Compensation Team within the Finance portfolio, and the Medical Staff Contracts & Recruitment portfolio in maximizing value and minimizing risk in relationships with physicians. The Senior Strategic Business Advisor will focus on providing appropriate and timely information and support to the Manager, Physician Compensation. The Senior Strategic Business Advisor will provide support to the Physician Compensation Analysts and Advisors, related to physician compensation models, contracts, and funding.

The primary focus of the Senior Strategic Business Advisor is to maintain a thorough knowledge of the Ministry of Health, Health Authority, and medical staff contract negotiation processes and systems, be the link between the operational contract processes and the strategic negotiation processes of the team. In particular, the Senior Strategic Business Advisor will be responsible for contracts considered to have higher complexity, and provide support to the Manager, Physician Compensation with implementation of such contracts and related required reporting.

What will you work on:

• Supports the Manager in the review and development of contract processes for complex or new service delivery models to ensure that new processes are strategically appropriate.
• Advises Interior Health (IH) Managers on the strategic implications of contractual decisions and on appropriate action regarding the application for clinical service and administrative contracts and termination policies.
• Provides recommendations and advice on important data development and process improvements to maximize medical staff billing revenues and future projects/analyses.
• Liaises with the Physician Compensation Analysts to implement physician billing and reporting processes for new contracts to ensure appropriate and adequate financial information and controls are in place, in alignment with audit requirements.
• Provides day-to-day guidance and direction to other Physician Compensation Strategic Business Advisors, including assignment of work related to medical staff contracts. Organizes and aligns projects for operational efficiency and reduces workload pressures across multiple teams in IH.
• Supports the management and resolution of complex payment issues, as appropriate or as escalated by other Physician Compensation Strategic Business Advisors.
• Provides first-line analysis of strategic reports as required by the Manager.
• Provides administrative and data support to the Manager in project work.
• Ensures the smooth working and continuous development of the performance management system including data collection, processes, validation, and management.
• Supports the Manager in the development of training materials and policies such as change of service provider, subcontracting, and other issues of contractual compliance or intended change.
• Provides the Manager with information to support contract renewal and new contract negotiation.
• Supports the relationships between Manager and others within the Medical Affairs team on strategic issues.
• Maintains expertise in all Physician Compensation practices and provides backup to other members of the Physician Compensation team as required.
• In alignment with IH’s Occupational Health & Safety Program, employees shall adhere to all Occupational Health and Safety policies and procedures at all times and attend all required training. Employees are responsible to report any identified hazards, unsafe conditions or incidents to the manager or supervisor immediately.
• Performs other related duties as requested by the Manager.

Interior Health strives to create an environment where you enjoy the work you do, the place where you work, and the people around you. Together, we create great workplaces. Apply today!

Honouring Interior Health’s commitment to Truth and Reconciliation and the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (DRIPA), and Pursuant to Section 42 of the BC Human Rights Code, preferential consideration and/or hiring will be given to qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous (First Nations, Métis, or Inuit).

Qualifications

Education, Training and Experience

• A post-secondary diploma in a related field.
• A minimum of five to seven years of experience in a complex environment, preferably in contract management.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Skills and Abilities

• Basic accounting knowledge is required.
• Expert knowledge of Word and Excel.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of management in IH and with outside peers in related fields across other Health Authorities and the Ministry of Health.
• Professional and courteous with excellent customer service
• Effective team member with the ability to work independently.
• Ability to compile and analyze data with a high level of detail.
• Flexible and willing to support the team when deemed necessary by the Manager.
• Ability to work under the pressure of deadlines and to prioritize effectively.
• Ability to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

Comments

Interior Health is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and to creating an environment free from discrimination. Our goal is to cultivate a workforce rich in culture, experience, and knowledge to enable us to provide high quality, accessible and culturally safe health services to everyone in the Interior Health region. We are committed to addressing existing inequities and barriers to achieving a diverse workforce, one that is representative of the communities we serve. We invite applications and enquiries from all people, particularly those belonging to the historically, systemically, and/or persistently marginalized groups.