Health Underwriting Director jobs in Santa Rosa, CA

Health Underwriting Director directs and oversees the health insurance underwriting program for individuals and/or groups for medical and/or dental insurance. Responsible for ensuring integrity of underwriting activities and processes. Being a Health Underwriting Director manages staff of underwriters at the organization. Provides assistance to underwriters on more complex applications. Additionally, Health Underwriting Director has a strong knowledge of the underwriting discipline. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to top management. The Health Underwriting Director manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. To be a Health Underwriting Director typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Director of Public Health Nursing
  • County of Sonoma (CA)
  • Santa Rosa, CA FULL_TIME
  • Join the County of Sonoma's Department of Health Services as the Director of Public Health Nursing!

    Starting salary up to $92.16/hour ($192,348/year), a competitive total compensation package, PLUS a $25,000 Signing Bonus^


    The County of Sonoma's Department of Health Services seeks their next Director of Public Health Nursing, the guiding force behind nursing operations in public health settings, ensuring top-tier care and community wellness.  From managing healthcare programs to championing compliance and crafting impactful policies, the director is at the forefront of promoting health initiatives in the County.  Collaborative, compassionate, and committed, the director will lead with expertise and drive forward patient advocacy.  As the Director of Public Health Nursing, you will manage a diverse set of responsibilities, including:

    • Offering Continuing Education Units (CEUs) both internally and externally, coordinating intern placements within the county, managing students during rotations, and facilitating communication with various departments
    • Developing, implementing, and updating plans, policies, protocols, and standards for nursing services
    • Supervising the Health Care Coordination, Medical Therapy, and Disease Control teams, including monitoring their budgets and contracts
    • Overseeing professional development of nursing personnel, including oversight and adherence to appropriate HIPAA, health regulations, codes, licensure, and certification requirements
    • Supporting the integration of nursing services throughout the department, including the on-call scheduling for nurses responding to REDCOM dispatch after-hour response
    • Coordinating nursing disaster service duties and serving as a member of the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) in times of disaster
    The ideal candidate will be a compassionate and mission-driven professional who possesses the administrative and organizational skills that are essential in this role. Additionally, you will also:

    • Be a strategic thinker who can identify courses of action that advance quality assurance and performance measures across all DHS divisions, clinical programs, and services of the Department
    • Provide forward-thinking direction in the application of principles, practices, protocols, and standards for nursing services
    • Develop relationships and serve as a liaison with agencies across county, regional, state, and federal levels
    • Possess excellent oral, written, and presentation communication skills
    About The Department of Health Services (DHS)
     
    DHS is one of the County's largest and most complex departments. DHS consists of the Administration, Behavioral Health, Public Health, and Homelessness Services Divisions and is driven by its mission to promote, protect, and ensure access to services that support the health, recovery, and well-being of all in Sonoma County. These ideas are the basis for how DHS operates and delivers services:

    • Excellence - Strive to create a culture of learning, innovation, and data-driven practices to guide internal operations, improve performance, and build staff expertise
    • Collaboration - Engage and work collaboratively with partners, communities, and staff to maximize its impact across the County
    • Equity - Work to reduce disparities and ensure fairness, compassion, and social justice
    For more information regarding the department, its programs, services, and partnerships, visit the DHS website.
     
    What We Offer

    Working at the County of Sonoma offers expansive opportunities for growth and development, the ability to be a part of a challenging and rewarding work environment, and the satisfaction of knowing you're working to better our communities. You can also look forward to flexible work arrangements and excellent benefits* including:

    • Hybrid Telework - A schedule that meets the needs of our staff, department operations, and the communities we serve may be available depending on the assignment
    • Salary Advancement - A salary increase after 1,040 hours (6 months when working full-time) for good work performance; eligibility for a salary increase for good performance every year thereafter, until reaching the top of the salary range
    • Paid Time Off - Competitive vacation and sick leave accruals, 12 paid holidays, and an additional 8 floating holiday hours per year
    • County Paid Health Premium Contributions - 100% premium contribution for the majority of employee-only and employee family health plan options
    • Staff Development/Wellness Pay - Annual benefit allowances of up to $2,000 and ongoing education/training opportunities
    • Post-Retirement Health Reimbursement Arrangement - County contributions to help fund post-retirement employee health insurance/benefits
    • Retirement - A pension fully integrated with Social Security
    • Paid Parental Leave - May be eligible for up to 8 weeks (320 hours) after 12 months of County employment
    • Student Loan Debt Relief – County employees may be eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness through the U.S. Department of Education
    *Salary is negotiable within the established range. Benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice. Additional information can be found in the Salary Resolution (SalRes) and our Employee Benefits Directory.

    ^Hiring Incentives

    The Department of Health Services is currently offering a $25,000 signing bonus paid over three installments during the first two years of service. 

    This recruitment is being conducted to fill a Director of Public Health Nursing position in the Department of Health Services. This employment list may also be used to fill future full-time, part-time, or extra-help (temporary) positions as they occur during the active status of the list. Qualified County employees who wish to be considered for future positions should consider applying to this recruitment. 

    APPLICATION SUBMISSIONS REQUIRE THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE BE COMPLETED.
    Education: Graduation from a college or university nursing program accredited for public health nursing by the National League for Nursing. A Master's Degree with a major in Nursing Administration or a Master's Degree in Public Health is highly desirable.

    Experience: Five years of progressively responsible public health nursing experience, including at least two years in a supervisory capacity will generally provide the knowledge and abilities listed.

    License: Possession of a current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of California. Possession of a valid California driver's license.

    Certificate: Possession of a California State Public Health Nursing Certificate.Extensive knowledge of: modern principles, practices and methods of public health nursing, including community, clinical and special programs, and school nursing programs; federal, state and local laws and regulations governing public health.

    Considerable knowledge of: the causes, control and care of chronic and communicable diseases and illnesses, handicapping conditions, mental illness and other disabling conditions; environmental, sociological, and psychological problems related to Public Health Nursing programs; the principles and practices of personnel and financial administration including effective supervision and training.

    Good knowledge of: community resources available for assistance in public health nursing; child growth and development and procedures involved in promoting maternal and child health; the principles and procedures involved in family planning, venereal disease control, pre and post natal care; the current trends and concepts relative to professional nursing practices.

    Ability to: exercise responsibility, initiative, independent analysis and judgment, in solving highly specialized nursing administration and management problems; establish and maintain effective working relationships with administrative, medical and non-medical staff, patients and the public; recognize social and community problems which affect health and to establish effective programs and services to deal with these problems; communicate verbal and written ideas clearly and logically.
    • Your application information and your responses to the supplemental questions are evaluated and taken into consideration throughout the entire selection process.
    • You should list all employers and positions held within the last ten years in the work history section of your application. Be as thorough as possible when responding to the supplemental questions.
    • You may include history beyond ten years if related to the position for which you are applying. If you held multiple positions with one employer, list out each position separately.
    • Failure to follow these instructions may impact your competitiveness in this process or may result in disqualification.
    Please visit Getting a Job with the County of Sonoma to review more detailed information about the hiring process, including the application process, examination steps, and department selection process.

    APPLICATION SUBMISSIONS REQUIRE THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE BE COMPLETED.

    Responses to supplemental questions will be scored using position-specific criteria. Please provide specific and detailed responses of a reasonable length to allow for a thorough assessment of your qualifications. Responses that state, "See Resume" or "See Application" may be considered insufficient and therefore may not be scored.

    The selection procedure will consist of the following examination:

    An Application & Supplemental Questionnaire Appraisal Examination (weight 100%) will be conducted to evaluate each applicant's application and supplemental questionnaire for satisfaction of minimum qualifications (pass/not pass); and for educational coursework, training, experience, knowledge, and abilities which relate to this position. Each applicant will be evaluated based on the following criteria:

    • Relevance of work history, related experience, and achieved level of education and/or training as described in the application and responses to the supplemental questions.
    Candidates demonstrating possession of the minimum qualifications will be placed on an employment list in order of most qualified to least qualified based on the achieved score received in the Application & Supplemental Questionnaire Appraisal Examination. Scores may be adjusted based on such factors as the number of candidates, anticipated vacancies, past practice, and natural breaks in the scores achieved by this group of candidates.

    ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

    A background investigation is required prior to employment. Candidates referred to departments for a selection interview are typically required to sign authorization and release forms enabling such an investigation. Failure to sign prescribed forms will result in the candidate not being considered further for that vacancy. Reference information will not be made available to applicants.

    Additional requirements, such as successful completion of a physical exam, drug screen, etc., may apply, depending on the duties and responsibilities of the position. If you receive a conditional job offer for the position, the requirements upon which the offer is contingent will be outlined in the conditional job letter. You may also review the Job Classification Screening Schedule to determine the requirements for this position.

    HOW TO APPLY

    Applications are accepted online at www.yourpath2sonomacounty.org. Paper applications may be submitted by person, fax (707-565-3770), email, or through the mail. All applications and appropriate supplemental information as outlined in the job bulletin must be RECEIVED by the time and date specified on the first page of this job announcement. Applications received after the recruitment closes will not be accepted.

    The County of Sonoma values diversity and is dedicated to creating a workplace environment that provides individuals with a sense of belonging. We are committed to having a diverse workforce that is representative of the communities we serve. The County is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer where all aspects of employment are based on merit, competence, performance, and business need.

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Behavioral Health Medical Director
  • County of Sonoma (CA)
  • Santa Rosa, CA FULL_TIME
  • Guiding Mental Wellness, Leading Positive Change: Join the County of Sonoma as the next Behavioral Health Medical Director.Starting salary up to $344,687/annually,and a comprehensive benefits package,...
  • 23 Days Ago
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Underwriting Assistant, Workers Comp
  • Amwins Group, Inc.
  • Santa Rosa, CA FULL_TIME
  • Amwins is the industry leader because we hold ourselves accountable to deliver results – for our employees, our clients, our markets and our shareholders. We’ve built a workplace where talent is value...
  • 22 Days Ago
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Medical Director
  • Ethos Veterinary Health
  • Ukiah, CA FULL_TIME
  • Job Description Yokayo Veterinary Center located in Ukiah, CA is seeking a Managing DVM to join our practice. For many years now, Yokayo Veterinary Center has provided everything pet related to the Uk...
  • 1 Month Ago
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Director Communication *Hybrid
  • Providence Health
  • Santa Rosa, CA FULL_TIME
  • Description Providence caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutu...
  • 1 Month Ago
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Administrative Director (RN), Home Care Operations, Clearlake
  • Adventist Health
  • Clearlake, CA FULL_TIME
  • Our home health and hospice agencies are located throughout California, Hawaii, Oregon and Washington. They serve the entire community and offer personalized in-home care, and many have been recipient...
  • 2 Days Ago
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Commercial Package Underwriter
  • Tangram
  • Petaluma, CA
  • OBJECTIVE: We are looking for an experienced multi-line underwriter to join our package team to help take it to the next...
  • 4/25/2024 12:00:00 AM
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BSA Compliance Analyst
  • Vaco
  • Santa Rosa, CA
  • BSA Compliance Analyst Description: Under the direction of the VP, Deposit Compliance, Fraud & BSA Officer, the BSA Comp...
  • 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Independent Insurance Claims Adjuster in Rohnert Park, California
  • MileHigh Adjusters Houston Inc
  • Rohnert Park, CA
  • Exciting Opportunity for Aspiring Claims Adjusters! INDEPENDENT INSURANCE CLAIMS ADJUSTERS NEEDED NOW! Are you ready to ...
  • 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Administrative Assistant
  • Israel Bonds
  • Mill Valley, CA
  • Development Corporation for Israel aka Israel Bonds is the US underwriter of debt securities issued by the State of Isra...
  • 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Insurance Producer
  • Farmers Insurance
  • Santa Rosa, CA
  • Job Description Job Description Opportunity for motivated individual looking to drive income in the insurance field. Far...
  • 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM
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BSA Compliance Analyst
  • Vaco
  • Santa Rosa, CA
  • BSA Compliance Analyst Description: Under the direction of the VP, Deposit Compliance, Fraud & BSA Officer, the BSA Comp...
  • 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Senior Loan Processor * Junior Underwriter * (on-site)
  • Fox And Company Inc
  • Santa Rosa, CA
  • Job Description Job Description Local Boutique Mortgage Brokerage Seeking an exceptional and committed professional Loan...
  • 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Independent Insurance Claims Adjuster in Sebastopol, California
  • MileHigh Adjusters Houston Inc
  • Sebastopol, CA
  • Exciting Opportunity for Aspiring Claims Adjusters! INDEPENDENT INSURANCE CLAIMS ADJUSTERS NEEDED NOW! Are you ready to ...
  • 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM
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About Santa Rosa, California

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 41.50 sq mi (107.5 km2), of which 41.29 sq mi (106.9 km2) is land and 0.205 sq mi (0.5 km2) (0.49%) is water. The city is part of the North Bay region, which includes such cities as Petaluma, Rohnert Park, Windsor, and smaller cities as Sonoma, Healdsburg, Sebastopol. It lies along the US Route 101 corridor, approximately 55 miles (89 km) north of San Francisco, via the Golden Gate Bridge. Santa Rosa lies on the Santa Rosa Plain. The city's eastern extremities stretch into the Valley of the Moon, and the Sonoma Creek wa...
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