GENERAL SUMMARY OF POSITION:  Under the general supervision of the Operations Manager, this position is responsible for the initial review and processing of all incoming and outgoing written and electronic correspondence, records, disability supplements, medical information, and related materials.   This position provides the primary mailing, receipt, review, and customer service functions for disability supplements (Mass Health or other agencies).  Decisions made in this area directly impact the timeline for the disability review process and for the determination of benefits for Mass Health and other agency applicants.   Staff has frequent interaction with applicants, their representatives, hospitals and other facilities, Mass Health or other agency personnel.  The nature of the interactions requires knowledge of complex eligibility requirements for Mass Health or other state benefits and a thorough understanding of the benefit application process for multiple programs.  The position also requires an extensive knowledge of complex state and DES databases for both inquiry and data entry purposes.

**IMPORTANT: Your application will not be considered without an essay**   Complete the online application and include a short essay either in the "resume" field (the resume and essay should be uploaded as one document) or uploaded as a cover letter on your profile. Essay topic is listed below (Please include within your essay, examples from personal experience, observation, research, and or scholarship. The essay should be succinct and be your original work. It should also reflect an excellent command of English grammar, style and syntax. Maximum length 200 words.):  Please write a short essay on ONE of these three topics: - What does it mean to you to be effective in an environment that values diversity, equity and inclusion? - In what ways has diversity, equity and inclusion shown up in your commitment to service at the national, regional, local, and/or institutional levels? - In what ways have you integrated diversity, equity and inclusion as part of your professional and personal development? And how have these engagements informed your approach to being a better scholar and professional? This internship program will begin Monday June 3rd and will end Friday, August 9th. The pay is $16-$17 an hour and the position is expected to be full-time over those 10 weeks. This will be a hybrid internship with mandatory in person sessions that are part of the program once a week.  About Emerging Professionals Summer Internship Program (EPSIP) at UMass Chan Medical School    The Emerging Professionals Summer Internship Program (EPSIP) is a paid internship experience for talented college students.  Individuals historically underrepresented in STEM, health science and medicine are strongly encouraged to apply. Priority will be given to students that identify from one of the following underrepresented groups in STEM, health science and medicine:  Black/African Americans, Hispanic or Latinx, American Indian or Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian, and other Pacific Islanders, individuals with a disability or the first in their family to attend college, are also strongly encourage to apply.   Participants in the EPSIP program benefit from:  - a 10 week, paid summer business internship at UMass Chan with an administrative focus  - a unique opportunity to be guided and mentored for the world of business in academic medicine  - professional development series of lectures, networking, mentoring, resume and job search preparation, and more  - an opportunity to discover their passions and interests and discern which career path is best for you    Position Description/Background: The Office of Well-Being (OWB) works to advance the community by promoting optimal well-being in six dimensions: emotional, physical, occupational, intellectual, social, spiritual. We envision better health, better wellness, every day for everyone. OWB is made up to two programs, the Wellness Program, and the Employee Assistance Program.   The Wellness Program is designed to build healthy habits through daily engagement while inspiring meaningful and measurable lifestyle change for the UMass Chan community. The Employee Assistance Program is a confidential, free, counseling, information and referral program offered to all employees, students, faculty and staff, and family members who live in their home. The program works to assist organizations in addressing productivity concerns, while assisting employees to identify and resolve personal and stressful issues impacting work performance.      

POSITION SUMMARY:  Under the general direction of the Department Chair or designee, the Academic Administrator II is responsible for planning and managing the administrative and business affairs of a department whose functions include education, research, clinical care, and service.   This is an open-rank posting (there are 4 levels of Academic Administrator) - candidates will be hired into the level commensurate with their experience.

POSITION SUMMARY:  Under the direction of the Principal Investigator (PI) or designee, the Research Associate provides operational support to the laboratory. The Research Associate will perform research experiments as defined by the PI.   This is an open-rank posting (there are 4 levels of Research Associate) - candidates will be hired into the level commensurate with their experience.

GENERAL SUMMARY OF POSITION:  Under the supervision of the Principal Investigator or designee, the Research Laboratory Technician I, performs a variety of specimen preparatory techniques, dry lab data collection, and routine laboratory maintenance.    

GENERAL SUMMARY OF POSITION:  Under the general direction of the Executive Director of Advancement, the Principal Gifts Officer will be responsible for managing a portfolio of 100+ prospects that have the potential to contribute $100,000 or more to UMass Chan fundraising priorities. The Principal Gifts Officer will be a key participant in the Office of Advancement major and principal gifts initiative, particularly with respect to plans to broaden the base of support and to secure philanthropic investment for the School’s $500M comprehensive fundraising campaign – Advancing Together: The Campaign for UMass Chan.

GENERAL SUMMARY OF POSITION:  Under the general supervision of the Associate Director, or designee, the Clinical Reviewer II is responsible for completing Pre-Admission Screening Resident Reviews (PASSR) Level II Evaluations by conducting face to face evaluations and reviewing medical records, in accordance with relevant guidelines and regulations. This position ensures that individuals with mental illness (MI), seeking admission to or currently residing in a nursing facility, receive an in-person evaluation and nursing facility placement determination. 

POSITION SUMMARY:   Under the supervision of the Animal Facility Supervisor or Designee, the Animal Care Technician performs a variety of duties related to the care of laboratory animals. Primary responsibilities are to maintain a clean and healthy environment for laboratory animals and observe animals for their general health and well- being.  The position is considered essential, and as such requires weekend, holiday and off hour’s coverage as needed.   

GENERAL SUMMARY OF POSITION:  Under the general direction of the Associate Director, or designee, the Fraud Investigator II serves a crucial role in combating fraud, waste and abuse (“FWA”) within the Medicaid program.  Investigations involve extensive research to identify industry trends and patterns which target aberrant billing practices. The Investigator II collaborates with the Associate Director on more complex case reviews as needed, in addition to performing activities related to data mining, data analysis and recoveries. With increasing independence, the Investigator II is assigned to multiple provider types and serves as a senior investigator in the Unit., The Investigator II will coach other investigators on developing techniques to find provider schemes based on federal and state regulations that govern Medicaid.

GENERAL SUMMARY OF POSITION: Under the general direction of the Associate Director or designee, the Program Auditor serves a crucial role in combating fraud, waste and abuse (FWA) within the Medicaid program.  A major function of this position is to conduct desk and onsite reviews based on federal and state regulations that govern provider types.  Audits involve extensive research to identify industry trends and patterns in order to detect aberrant billing practices.  Working independently, or within a team, the Auditor performs all activities related to data mining, claims analysis, and auditing. The auditor will participate in face to face entrance and exit conferences with providers utilizing established interviewing skills.

POSITION SUMMARY:   Under the general direction of the Manager or designee, the Healthcare Data Analyst II will perform data analyses for assigned projects and develop/ produce all related reports.  This position will conduct information gathering to provide leadership with the necessary tools to determine the best data analytic practices to position the business unit for addressing client needs. The Healthcare Data Analyst II will also begin to develop analytic consulting skills and utilize a customer service focus in order to design and deliver analytic products that meet or exceed client expectations. This position will be required to work on multiple concurrent projects while managing to successfully complete deliverables with an increasing level of independence.

POSITION SUMMARY:  Under the general direction of the Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs or designee, the Senior Academic Personnel Specialist provides high-level and diverse program support and coordination on multiple programs within the Office of Faculty Affairs. The Senior Academic Personnel Specialist will assist the Vice Provost or Committee Chairs in leading and documenting program activities and may take the lead on sub-components.  The Senior Academic Personnel Special will develop and implement administrative efficiencies and cost savings while adhering to UMMS’s policies and guidelines. This position's main duties will surround the day-to-day needs of assigned programs.  There will be a significant amount of data collection, entry and analysis responsibilities as it relates to assigned programs and is responsible for reporting findings to senior management. This level will also support the faculty life cycle processes to include tracking and maintaining deadlines, drafting appropriate pieces of communications, and engaging with key personnel to ensure timely submissions. This position will assist with the development of new administrative processes and institutional guidelines, drafting program schedules and communications for approval. This position may supervise junior and/or volunteer staff.

POSITION SUMMARY:   The Project Management Coordinator is responsible for assisting with the development and maintenance of project schedules, tracking progress, and anticipating and resolving project delays.

Under the general supervision of the Director, the Sr. Pharmacy Operations Program Coordinator provides a full range of advanced level complex support services. The primary responsibilities of the program coordinator includes providing pharmacy service to Medicaid providers, review pharmacy claims for accurate billing, screen for fraud, waste and abuse, handle in-coming calls from pharmacy providers, conducting outreach and follow up calls to members and or pharmacies to ensure access to medications, updating client records in proprietary database and reporting program activities and results.

GENERAL SUMMARY OF POSITION:  Under the supervision of the Principal Investigator or designee, the Research Laboratory Technician I, performs a variety of specimen preparatory techniques, dry lab data collection, and routine laboratory maintenance.    

GENERAL SUMMARY OF POSITION:  Under the general direction of the Principal Investigator or designee, the Research Program Manager I is responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of NIH or other externally funded, large scale projects. The Research Program Manager will collaborate with investigators, consultants, project directors, and contract officers at the university, commonwealth, and national levels.    

This requisition is being used as a sourcing tool and does not have an open vacancy. Your application to this req will add you to a pool of candidates for potential future openings. We still encourage you to apply directly to positions you feel best meet your background, as this will not replace your application for other openings.    GENERAL SUMMARY OF POSITION:   The Quality and Patient Safety Nurse Consultant is responsible for working with client organizations to promote a culture of safety, high reliability, positive patient and staff engagement, and performance excellence aligned with national patient safety goals, as well as state licensure and other regulatory requirements. The Patient Safety and Quality Nurse Consultant works collaboratively with the Deputy Managing Director of Performance Excellence and Health Care Operations and the Medical Director of Quality and Safety, to support the development and implementation of best-in-class quality and safety programs within client organizations, to support regulatory, compliance, accreditation and to mitigate organizational risk.

POSITION SUMMARY:   Under the supervision of the Animal Facility Supervisor or Designee, the Animal Care Technician performs a variety of duties related to the care of laboratory animals. Primary responsibilities are to maintain a clean and healthy environment for laboratory animals and observe animals for their general health and well- being.  The position is considered essential, and as such requires weekend, holiday and off hour’s coverage as needed.   

Under the general direction of the Director of the Office of Clinical Affairs (OCA)/Chief Medical Officer or designee, the Sr. Medical Director MassHealth: • Supports the designated MassHealth programs such as Payment and Care Delivery Innovation. • Develops, implement and support program and policies to improve clinical performance through MassHealth Accountable Care Organization (ACO), Managed Care Organization (MCO), Community Partner (CP), and other alternative payment initiatives. • Reports to the MassHealth Chief Medical Officer/Director of the Office of Clinical Affairs (OCA). • Serve as a clinical resource for OCA and EOHHS programs as well as MassHealth providers and will focus on innovative approaches for improving the quality, efficiency, and appropriateness of care delivered to MassHealth members. • Serves as a thought leader on population health management and the integrated health model, with an eye towards system-wide value enhancements through the institution of best practices and technological solutions or other enhancements.

POSITION SUMMARY: Under the direction of the Principal Investigator (PI) or designee, the Clinical Research Coordinator II is responsible for independently performing delegated tasks and procedures involving human subject research. This work includes coordination of regulatory activities and aspects of collection and management of data for complex research protocols related to treatment, ancillary services, and prevention practices.