Advocate Aurora Health

Associate Vice President, Vendor Partnerships – External Performance

Advocate Aurora Health

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: United States

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Salary

💰 $86,780 - $138,800 per year

About the role

  • Collaborate with RC leaders to set clear, achievable goals that align with AH’s mission, vision and priorities
  • Create and maintain the tools and framework for tracking and reporting progress aligned with strategic growth and performance improvement
  • Research industry solutions that advance technology, automation, and enhance performance
  • Vet vendors for new partnerships, lead negotiations to secure favorable terms, and track contracts through to execution
  • Oversee approximately 125 vendor partnerships enterprise wide
  • Monitor vendor performance and return on investment and collaborate with vendors regarding performance
  • Designs and directs the work of the Revenue Cycle Strategy & Performance – Vendor Partnerships & External Performance areas of responsibility
  • Selects, coaches, and develops teams, setting objectives that align with organizational strategy to inspire and motivate the teams
  • Manages organizational talent through performance management, succession planning, and development
  • Designs and directs processes by which team and individual performance are recognized, feedback is consistently delivered, and performance is systematically improved
  • Develops and/or recommends operating and capital budgets and controls expenditures within approved budget objectives
  • Responsible for understanding and adhering to the organization's Code of Ethical Conduct

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Healthcare Administration, Finance, Information Systems, Legal/ Contract Negotiations, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
  • Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in revenue cycle, healthcare operations, healthcare technology, consulting, or a comparable performance driven environment
  • At least 5 years of experience leading enterprise level initiatives, including strategic planning and performance improvement
  • Vendor selection, contract negotiation, and relationship management
  • Financial and ROI based decision making
  • Demonstrated leadership experience managing managers (Director level or above) or leading complex, cross functional teams
  • Proven experience influencing executive level stakeholders and driving change across multiple functions or business units
  • Strong strategic thinking and goal-setting abilities
  • In-depth knowledge of industry technology and performance enhancement solutions
  • Proven experience in vendor vetting, negotiations, and contract management
  • Ability to monitor and analyze vendor performance and return on investment
Benefits
  • Paid Time Off programs
  • Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
  • Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
  • Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
  • Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
  • Educational Assistance Program
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
vendor selectioncontract negotiationrelationship managementfinancial decision makingROI analysisstrategic planningperformance improvementbudget managementhealthcare technologyrevenue cycle management
Soft Skills
leadershipstrategic thinkinggoal-settingteam developmentinfluencing stakeholdersperformance managementcoachingmotivationcollaborationcommunication
Certifications
Bachelor’s degreeHealthcare AdministrationFinanceInformation SystemsLegal/Contract Negotiations