Health Underwriting Director jobs in Fort Smith, AR
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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Clerkship Director
- Arkansas Colleges of Health Education (ACHE)
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Fort Smith, AR
FULL_TIME
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Clerkship DirectorAbout Arkansas Colleges of Health Education
Arkansas Colleges of Health Education (ACHE) is a private, non-profit, graduate-level health sciences institution located on over 500 acres in Fort Smith, Arkansas. ACHE’s service-driven mission is to educate and train a diverse group of competent and compassionate healthcare professionals; to create health and research support facilities; and to provide healthy living environments to improve the lives of others. Founded in 2014, ACHE has experienced rapid growth and is poised to be a leader in healthcare education for years to come. ACHE is the first and only private institution in Arkansas that is dedicated solely to healthcare and wellness, and maintains a strong commitment to the surrounding community.
About Fort Smith and the Arkansas River Valley
Fort Smith is a vibrant community of around 90,000, with a low cost of living and ample recreational opportunities. Located in the beautiful Arkansas River Valley at the foothills of the Ozark mountains, Fort Smith is nestled between the Ozark-St. Francis and Ouachita National Forests. The region provides hiking, mountain biking, rock climbing, hang gliding, whitewater rafting, and camping all within a short drive. In addition, the city supports a variety of cultural attractions, including museums, theaters, an award-winning symphony, and two historic entertainment districts.JOB SUMMARYEach Core Specialty Clerkship Director oversees the 3rd year core clerkship in their respective specialty of Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, Pediatrics, Women's Health, Behavioral Medicine or Surgery. This oversight of the 3rd year core clinical clerkship, includes curricular development and approval, delivery and administration of all components of the course in collaboration with the Department of Clinical Medicine.The Clerkship director will uphold ARCOM’s commitment to excellence and professionalism as an employee of the institution.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES- Support Students
- Maintain clerkship rotation syllabus
- Review and approve learning objectives and performance expectations.
- Uphold grading standards and policies.
- Approve texts and other learning materials.
- Collaborate with clinical deans in creating the syllabus
- Annually submit syllabus to CC for approval
- Communicate with students
- Monitor LMS course shell
- Post a welcome to all students beginning a core clerkship rotation
- Respond to student questions and concerns in a timely manner
- Enhance student learning
- Design, implement and sustain didactic activities( 2 hour once a month planning time)
- Student driven presentations
- Topics focused per ongoing needs assessment.
- Provide feedback to students regarding their didactic learning
- Evaluate student performance
- Review Subject exam scores
- Review preceptor evaluations of students
- Speak with all preceptors giving a student a failing evaluation.
- Approve final clerkship grades
- Troubleshoot problems
- Address professionalism issues as they arise
- Support Preceptors
- Communicate with preceptors
- Up-date clerkship syllabus annually for distribution to all preceptors
- Respond to preceptor questions or concerns in a timely manner
- Assist when requested in orientation of new preceptors.
- Periodically send out letters of appreciation to preceptors
- Evaluate Preceptors
- Review preceptor feedback as it becomes available
- Provide feedback to preceptors as appropriate
- Identify ineffective preceptors
- Troubleshoot problems
- Communicate with preceptors having difficulties
- Work with preceptors not allowing students to meet basic clinical objectives
- General duties
- Serves, actively participates and commits to Monthly dedicated time for committees and scheduled meetings to improve collaboration, communication and student/preceptor performance.
- Serves in a mentoring/supportive role for medical students in career/specialty match advising, scholarship and remediation.
- Works in conjunction with Clinical Education leadership in recruiting new adjunct faculty.
- Actively participates in faculty development in clinical teaching.
- Other duties as assigned by the Clinical Deans or his/her designee and mutually agreed upon.
- Support Administration
- Communicate with Clinical Departments
- Participate in periodic joint department meetings
- Report problems/best practices in Clinical Education Department meetings
- Initiate request for budget and resources for following year
- Assess clerkship rotation
- Review assessment data as it becomes available
- Participate in Curriculum and Clerkship Committees
- Submit periodic Clerkship Rotation Assessment Reports to Curriculum Committee
- Other duties as assigned by the Dean or his/her designee and mutually agreed upon.
QUALIFICATIONS AND CREDENTIALSEducation and Experience Minimum Qualifications- DO or MD with current Board certification in appropriate area of specialization or a licensed healthcare professional with a terminal degree in their area of expertise or clinical practice.
- Academic experience at a College of Osteopathic Medicine, College of Allopathic Medicine, Academic Health Care Teaching Center or experience in a Graduate Medical Education Program.
- Demonstrated leadership, productivity and administrative experience in a clinical, professional, research or educational settings.
- Good standing with all regulatory and governmental boards and agencies.
- Eligible for coverage by college’s malpractice insurer if applicable.
Preferred Qualifications- Three (3) years academic experience as a full time faculty member at a College of Osteopathic Medicine, College of Allopathic Medicine, Academic Health Care Teaching Center or five (5) years of experience as a full time faculty member in a Graduate Medical Education Program.
- Demonstrated leadership and productivity in the areas of clinical or professional service, scholarly activity, medical research or education.
Required knowledge, skills, and abilities- Demonstrate proficiency in computer skills, i.e. Microsoft Office.
- Display professionalism for the college in all communication and interaction.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and privacy.
- Ability to prioritize and organize numerous and varied assignments.
- High-energy, versatile, self-directed.
- Outstanding organizational and communication skills.
- Demonstrated commitment to valuing equity, diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment.
- Demonstrate intermediate skill level of data entry knowledge and computer skills.
- Ability to work with confidential material with an attention to detail.
- Ability to multi-task and problem solve innovatively.
- Ability to work effectively in a team-based multi-cultural environment.
- Demonstrate effective time management skills and ability to meet deadlines.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
ABILITIES AND COMPETENCIES ESSENTIAL TO THE FUNCTION OF THE JOBCommunication and ComprehensionACHE is in full compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and does not discriminate with regard to applicants or employees with disabilities and will make reasonable accommodations when necessary. The following are essential abilities and physical requirements for all positions at the college.- Ability to orally communicate effectively with others with strong interpersonal skills and customer service orientation.
- Ability to work cooperatively with colleagues and supervisory staff at all levels.
- Ability to understand oral and written information, using the English language, and organize thoughts and ideas into effective forms of communication.
- Ability to make decisions which range from moderate to a significant impact on the immediate work environment, as well as outside contributors.
- Possess public communication skills that allow professional representation of ACHE to a variety of business and community customers and associates.
- Strong organizational skills.
Problem Solving- Intuitively able to reason, analyze information and events, and apply judgment in order to solve problems of both a routine and complex nature.
- Expertise in negotiation.
Physical and Sensory Abilities- May be exposed to short, intermittent, and/or prolonged periods of sitting and/or standing in performance of job duties.
- May be required to accomplish job duties using various types of equipment/supplies to include, but not limited to pens, pencils, calculators, computer keyboards, telephone, etc.
- May be required to transport oneself to other campus offices, conference rooms, and on occasion, to off-campus sites to attend meetings, conferences, workshops, seminars, etc.
- May require significant travel or work away from campus.
- Requires attendance at events representing ACHE both within as well as outside of the college setting.
- Frequently required to work at a desk, conference table or in meetings of various configurations.
- Frequently required to see for purposes of reading matter.
- Frequently required to hear and understand speech at normal levels.
- Occasionally required to lift items in a normal office environment.
- Frequently required to operate office and presentation equipment.
If you need assistance in the application process because of a disability, or any other reason, please contact Barbara Jetton, Vice President of Human Resources, at 479.308.2291 or barbara.jetton@achehealth.edu.Arkansas Colleges of Health Education is an equal opportunity employer. - 1 Month Ago
Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)
- Chapel Ridge Health & Rehab
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Fort Smith, AR
FULL_TIME
- We are looking for an attentive and knowledgeable assistant director of nursing (ADON) who will assist in ensuring the nursing department provides consistent, attentive, and efficient care to patients...
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Director of Nursing - $25k sign on bonus
- Legacy Health And Rehabilitation Center
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Fort Smith, AR
FULL_TIME
- Working with us means being part of something special: A team that is passionate about making an impact on our patients’ lives each and every day. Unlike the typical hospital setting, our facility off...
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Health information specialist
- Ciox Health
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Fort Smith, AR
FULL_TIME
- Overview Who we are... Datavant protects, connects, and delivers the world’s health data to power better decisions and advance human health. We are a data logistics company for healthcare whose produc...
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Home Health Aide
- Mays Home Health
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Sallisaw, OK
PART_TIME
- Home Health AideReports to DON About UsAt Mays, we take pride in the quality service that we provide our patients. If you have a passion for providing excellent care to patients, we want you to be par...
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Walmart Health - Fort Smith
- Walmart Health & Wellness
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Fort Smith, AR
FULL_TIME
- Nurse PractitionerWalmart, the Fortune #1 Company and the Nations largest private employer, is helping people save money and live better - and healthier lives. Walmart strives to be a center of wellbe...
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Administrative Assistant
- JLM Strategic Talent Partners
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Fort Smith, AR
- WHO IS JLM STRATEGIC TALENT PARTNERS & WHAT IS OUR ROLE We partner with National & International prime contractors to pr...
- 4/26/2024 12:00:00 AM
Warehouse Selecter Publix
- Publix
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Fort Smith, AR
- Responsibilities Selectors pull products ordered by Publix stores, place them onto pallets, wrap the finished order, and...
- 4/26/2024 12:00:00 AM
Certified Nursing Aide (CNA)
- ambercare
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Fort Smith, AR
- Daily Pay offered for select positions! Addus HomeCare is hiring immediately for Caregivers and Certified Nursing Aides ...
- 4/26/2024 12:00:00 AM
Insurance Agent
- Bankers Life
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Fort Smith, AR
- Insurance Sales Representative - Fort Smith and River Valley Bankers Life® is searching for the future agent who will wo...
- 4/25/2024 12:00:00 AM
Remote Medical Insurance Reimbursement Specialist - Managed Medicaid
- Shared Services Center - Fort Smith
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Fort Smith, AR
- This is a remote position. This is for the Managed Medicaid team. Summary: The Insurance Reimbursement Specialist, under...
- 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM
Sales Agent
- Liberty National Life Insurance Company
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Fort Smith, AR
- Unlock Your Future with Globe Life Liberty National Division! Are you ready to transform your career? Seize the opportun...
- 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM
Construction Superintendent
- Doyon Government Group
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Fort Smith, MT
- Job Description Job Description Doyon Technical Services (DTS) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Doyon Government Group (D...
- 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM
Remote Medical Insurance Reimbursement Specialist - Governmental
- Shared Services Center - Fort Smith
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Fort Smith, AR
- This is a remote position. This position is for the Governmental team. Summary: The Insurance Reimbursement Specialist, ...
- 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM
About Fort Smith, Arkansas
Fort Smith is the second-largest city in Arkansas and one of the two county seats of Sebastian County. As of the 2010 Census, the population was 86,209. With an estimated population of 88,037 in 2017, it is the principal city of the Fort Smith, Arkansas-Oklahoma Metropolitan Statistical Area, a region of 298,592 residents that encompasses the Arkansas counties of Crawford, Franklin, and Sebastian, and the Oklahoma counties of Le Flore and Sequoyah.
Fort Smith has a sister city relationship with Cisterna, Italy, site of the World War II Battle of Cisterna, fought by United States Army Rangers c...
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