EHR Project Manager jobs in Fairbanks, AK

SUMMARY

JOB DUTIES

• Assists Behavioral Health Coalition Council (BHCC) to conduct tasks and oversees BHCC Co-chairs to keep BHCC on task.
• Assists BHCC with written products from each Strategic Prevention Framework (SPF) step.
• Schedules BHCC meetings; provides input into each SPF step.
• Conducts screenings and assessments to ensure the early identification of behavioral and developmental concerns.
• Develops Corrective Action Plans and follows-up on progress and timeline.
• Implements and achieves project duties, goals, and objectives in a timely manner.
• Submits all grant reports to program management prior to submission to granting agency.
• Facilitates project orientation.
• Implements evidence-based practices and tests for fidelity.
• Oversees daily operations of the SPF.
• Adheres to and frequently monitors utilization of project budget.
• Identifies areas of challenge and problem-solve with partners to course correct.
• Convenes with SPF evaluator quarterly.
• Insures clinical and billing documentation is submitted thought the appropriate channels.
• Develops social marketing campaigns with marketing specialists.
• Oversees contract deliverables with the designated entities.
• Prepares narrative and quantitative reports as required by project funders.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

NECESSARY KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITY

• Knowledge of substance abuse and mental health; and appropriate skills in working with consumers with Mental Health/Substance Use disorders.
• Knowledge of human resources policies and procedures.
• Skill in working successfully with the Alaska Native/American Indian population and experience providing culturally specific programming; understanding of and sensitivity to diverse cultures and lifestyles.
• Skill in managing multiple, concurrent priorities and meeting deadlines.
• Skill in computer usage.
• Skill in organizational structures.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with colleagues, supervisors, agencies, and consumers.
• Ability to work independently as well as with teams.
• Ability to write professionally.
• Ability to report to work in a timely manner.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to apply customer service concepts and practices.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (Education & Experience)

• Bachelor’s degree in behavioral health or related field or 4 years equivalence
• Four years’ experience as project manager or similar position
• Experience in Behavioral Health
• Experience working with Alaska Native/American Indian population and experience providing culturally specific services.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (Education & Experience)

• Master’s degree in behavioral health or related field
• Experience with opioid preferred

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

The work is generally sedentary, requiring routine walking, standing, bending, and carrying of items weighing less than 25 lbs.  The majority of work is performed in an office setting with a wide variety of people with differing functions, personalities, and abilities.   The office is a non-smoking facility with outside smoking areas. The position requires local travel between various program components of FNA which may involve exposure to extreme weather conditions. The position works in an environment where protection of consumer confidentiality is essential. Personal protective equipment will be provided where/when needed.

SPECIFICATIONS

Supervision Received:

Position receives direct supervision from immediate supervisor; however, incumbent is expected to effectively perform day-to-day activity as denoted within job description. Work will be monitored through weekly meetings, monthly reports, and regular communication with your supervisor. General guidelines for operations are based on program requirements and the general policies and procedures of FNA.

Supervision Exercised:

Supervises Family Behavioral Specialist and SBIRT Screener.

Position Impact:

Impact at the program level is high. The program’s level of compliance with program standards is directly affected by the effective performance of duties, especially as they relate to providing program services.

Contacts:

Contacts may include, and are not limited to, volunteers, organizational staff, consumers, and outside agencies.

ACKNOWLEDGMENT STATEMENT

This Job Description describes the essential functions and qualifications. It is not an exhaustive statement of all the duties, responsibilities, or qualifications of the job; and management has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, job-related duties. This document is not intended to exclude modifications consistent with providing reasonable accommodation for a disability. 

This position will (or may) require you to frequently (or incidentally) drive your personal vehicle for FNA business. Per FNA’s automotive insurance policy, in order to drive an FNA-owned vehicle, an individual must be at least 21 years of age.   In order to drive an FNA-owned vehicle with consumers in the vehicle, an individual must be at least 25 years of age.   No employee may transport a FNA consumer in a personal vehicle.

Continued employment status will be contingent upon satisfactory completion of a criminal background investigation and the pre-employment drug testing process. Where required, continued employment status (post job offer) will be contingent upon employee providing certification of annual tuberculosis (TB) screening and medical certification that employee does not, because of infectious or communicable disease, pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of program participants or others in the workplace.

Notice:  All employment at the Fairbanks Native Association (FNA) is “at will.”  This means the employee or FNA may terminate employment at any time and for any reason. Unless specified in writing, no duration of employment is expressed or implied for this position. Your signature indicates that you have read this Job Description and understand the essential functions of and qualifications for the job.