Job Posting: Health Information Project Manager
Job Summary:
The Finger Lakes Independent Provider Association (FLIPA) is a nonprofit membership association
of safety net providers working in partnership to provide the highest quality healthcare to the most
vulnerable populations in Upstate New York since 2017. FLIPA is renowned for its commitment to
integrating primary care and behavioral health. Our growing membership includes a combination of
federally qualified health centers (FQHCs), behavioral health providers, and a rural health network
across more than 28 counties.
This new position is responsible for supporting FLIPA to drive successful deployment of Population
Health Management (PHM) projects with vendor(s) in a timely fashion. The Health Information
Project Manager will regularly communicate with PHM tool vendor(s), the FLIPA team and FLIPA
member organizations regarding assigned projects, project summaries and relative timelines.
FLIPA values diversity in background and experience. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply
and will receive consideration for employment without regard for race, color, religion, age, sex,
gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, veteran status or any other
characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
Duties/ Responsibilities:
- Conduct resource planning and support utilization and execution of PHM tool across
FLIPA network - Develop and manage a detailed project schedule and work plan with vendor and hold vendor
accountable for project plan performance - Predict resources needed to reach objectives and manage resources in an effective and
efficient manner by providing cost analysis, budget estimates and resource
requirements - Create long- and short-term plans, including setting targets for milestones, adhering
to deadlines, allocating resources, and supporting team success - Gain consensus to approve proposed project plans before moving into project
execution - Partner with FLIPA data resources to review PHM modules for accuracy and functionality
- Apply continuous quality improvement to drive changes to enhance the functionality and
usability of the PHM tool - Conduct risk assessments; report identified risks to management; provide recommendations
- for mitigation of risk
- Liaison between FLIPA members and PHM vendor to ensure EMR integration is complete and
functional - Support deployment of tool(s) and initiatives to member organizations
- Serve as expert for member organizations in interpretation and usability of data within the
PHM, including maintaining expert knowledge of data sources, key indicators, use cases, and
functionality - Effectively work across multiple organizations and geographies to support project progress
within different organizational cultures, structures, and communities - Utilize industry best practices, techniques, and standards throughout entire project execution
- Develop and deliver training materials for onboarding of new member organizations/staff
members and respond to user questions - Other duties as assigned
Education & Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field, such as computer science or engineering, information
technology, business, analytics, or equivalent experience required - 3-5 years of project management or related experience required
- Experience within the New York State health care system (population health, behavioral health,
Federally Qualified Health Centers, or similar) required - Experience with population health
Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:
- Excellent organizational skills, detail oriented to support follow through across a variety of
projects and processes at once - Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively with minimal supervision
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, including Microsoft Teams
- Flexible, adaptable style that takes in stride last minute changes and project pivots
- Thrives on creative problem-solving
- Ability to provide structured support to resources struggling to meet deadlines
- Strong familiarity with project management software tools, methodologies, and best practices
- Experience seeing projects through the full life cycle
- Ability to translate business requirements into project specifications
- Strong interpersonal skills, independently resourceful and thrives in a fully remote environment
- Proven ability to complete projects according
Additional Information:
- This position will be remote, with minimal travel expected for occasional on-site meetings across
New York State. - New York state residency is required.
Salary Range:
- $65 – $85,000. Negotiable depending on experience
You may contact us using this form or email Lynda Brunner, lbrunner@fingerlakesipa.org
