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To apply for a current job opening, please follow the instructions included in the description below. Employment applications must be submitted for consideration and are only accepted for current openings (positions listed below).

The WASHINGTON STATE HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION is an equal opportunity employer.

Current Job Openings:

Executive Assistant to the CEO

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The Executive Assistant will provide high level administrative, planning and executive support services for the President and Chief Executive Officer. This position requires independent initiative on work assignments, flexibility, excellent oral and written communication skills, and the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects. The Executive Assistant will accurately maintain calendars, manage travel arrangements, prepare presentations, coordinate speaking engagements and prepare correspondences. They will work efficiently under pressure and creatively resolve issues that arise. The position represents the association with confidence and professionalism, and frequently interfaces with high-level internal and external contacts requiring considerable discretion, diplomacy, initiative and respect for confidentiality. The Executive Assistant will have excellent interpersonal relations with the ability to work effectively and efficiently with the executive leadership of WSHA to implement key programs and initiatives. A successful candidate will have at least five years of high level administrative experience in a customer-service setting; preferably in a hospital, health care or association setting. Two years of college or vocational equivalent required; Bachelors degree preferred.

Resumes are accepted through our online application process. Please apply directly at: http://www.hrpmsi.com/jobs/eaceo.htm

Equal Opportunity Employer: The Washington State Hospital Association does not discriminate against individuals on the basis of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual preference, age, marital status, veteran status, mental or physical disability, or any other legally protected membership in its employment policies or other programs and activities.

WHS Claims Manager

Washington Hospital Services, Inc. (WHS), a subsidiary of the Washington State Hospital Association, is looking for a Claims Manager to join its unemployment program. The claims manager will provide unemployment claims management services to hospitals in Washington. Duties include the following: Investigate unemployment benefit eligibility issues; report facts to state agency in writing or verbally; act as lay legal representative at administrative appeal hearings; manage claims workload; manage quarterly reporting functions; supervise claims assistant; and assist with administrative tasks.

A successful candidate will have the following qualifications: Bachelor’s degree, minimum three years’ experience in human resources and/or a working knowledge of state and federal employment and labor laws; minimum of two years’ experience providing lay legal representation before administrative law judges or related high level client advocacy work; three years of supervisory and/or managerial experience. Must possess effective and persuasive oral and written advocacy skills and strong interpersonal communication skills. Must adhere to strict confidentiality in all business matters, and professionally represent the organization to employer clients and external contacts. Must execute duties in a deadline-oriented office environment. Healthcare industry experience is a plus. Reports to director.

For immediate consideration, apply online at www.hrpmsi.com/jobs/whscm.htm. Please submit your résumé along with a letter of interest in a single MS Word or Adobe PDF document attachment. Résumés without a letter of interest will not be considered. Applications will be accepted until February 9, 2012. NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Washington State Hospital Association does not discriminate against individuals on the basis of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual preference, age, marital status, veteran status, mental or physical disability, or any other legally protected membership in its employment policies or other programs and activities.

Director, Senior Strategy Implementation - Partnership for Patients

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The Director, Senior Strategy Implementation coordinates implementation of the WSHA Partnership for Patients, a quality and patient safety initiative, focusing on twelve strategies to achieve measureable results in saving lives and reducing harm to patients. This position coordinates and provides hands-on implementation of the WSHA Partnership for Patients objectives while providing tangible benefits to WSHA members. The ideal candidate will have experience coordinating programs and projects, with the ability to lead Safe Tables (forums to share best practices with approximately 150 participants), develop implementation ready documents and engage hospitals to apply the initiative. The role will also need to manage complex projects with over 100 hospitals. The Director advises WSHA staff and members on appropriate strategies and responses and should have strong working knowledge of hospital operations, regulatory standards, data monitoring, and reporting; RN preferred. The successful candidate will be results driven with proven project management experience and the ability to meet federal contract requirements as well as excellent public speaking skills, and the skill to facilitate challenging discussions in a group setting. The position requires more than three years experience in a leadership role, demonstrating change management skills in a hospital setting. A bachelor's degree is required; a master's degree is highly desirable.

This position is reliant on contract funding. It is estimated to last two to three years. Resumes are accepted through our online application process and applications will be accepted until January 20, 2012.

Please apply directly at: http://www.hrpmsi.com/jobs/dsrsimpl-aa.htm

Director, Strategy Implementation - Partnership for Patients

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The Director, Strategy Implementation supports implementation of the WSHA Partnership for Patients, a quality and patient safety initiative, focusing on twelve strategies to achieve measureable results in saving lives and reducing harm to patients. This position will help execute the WSHA Partnership for Patients objectives while providing solid benefits to WSHA members. They will be actively involved in coordinating some programs and projects, including Safe Tables (forums to share best practices with approximately 150 participants), as well playing a vital role in developing implementation ready documents/toolkits and successfully leading complex projects. Ensuring good communication, the Director will have excellent public speaking skills, the ability to facilitate challenging discussions in a group setting and the ability to design reports and systems to collect data. A successful candidate will have at least three years experience in leadership demonstrating change management skills in a hospital setting; RN preferred. A bachelor's degree is required; a master's degree is highly desirable.

Please apply directly at: http://www.hrpmsi.com/jobs/dirstrmp-aa.htm

Executive Administrative Assistant I

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The Executive Administrative Assistant I will provide a variety of support services to the policy department and contribute to the department’s meeting organizational goals and objectives. This position provides general support to the four policy directors, assisting them in their work and contributing to an effective and efficient organization. The ideal candidate will have good initiative and follow through, excellent oral and written communication skills, and the ability to work successfully with a variety of people, both directors and peers. The Executive Administrative Assistant I exercises independent judgment, maintains confidentiality, when appropriate, and completes tasks in a timely manner. A successful candidate will have three or more years of office experience; preferably in a hospital, health care or association setting. A high school diploma or equivalent is required; a bachelor’s degree is preferred.

Please apply directly at: http://www.hrpmsi.com/jobs/execadast-aa.htm

Director, Financial Operations

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The Washington State Hospital Association is searching for an experienced professional to oversee financial operations of the association and its affiliate organizations. The director will oversee the budgeting process, conduct financial forecasting, review and present financial reports, ensure regulatory requirements are met, and monitors investments. This position manages the staff of the Financial Operations Department. The director works closely with WSHA’s executive team and board members. The successful candidate should possess excellent analytic skills and attention to detail with a strong financial background. Prior experience with grant administration, staff management, and excellent communication skills are also required. Bachelor’s degree or higher with minimum of five years experience in relevant field or equivalent work experience.

Please apply directly at: www.hrpmsi.com/jobs/finopdir-aa.htm.

The Washington State Hospital Association is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Washington State Hospital Association does not discriminate against individuals on the basis of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual preference, age, marital status, veteran status, mental or physical disability, or any other legally protected membership in its employment policies or other programs and activities.

Senior Analyst, Partnership for Patients

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The Senior Analyst will support implementation of the WSHA Partnership for Patients, a major patient safety and quality initiative, by providing detailed data analysis and identifying opportunities for improvement. This position leads measurement decisions, definitions, data collection and analysis for WSHA’s Partnership for Patients. The Senior Analyst has excellent communication skills and will have the ability to report information to a variety of audiences, advising staff and members on appropriate strategies and responses. This position is responsible for all aspects of planning, development, implementation, communication, maintenance and evaluation of clinical quality and safety information systems and data management. Clinical matrix and clinical collection data experience required; a successful candidate will have experience with clinical quality measures and will have three or more years of experience in clinical data analysis. A bachelor degree is required; a graduate degree is highly desirable.

This position is reliant on contract funding. It is estimated to last two to three years. Resumes are accepted through our online application process. Please submit your resume with a cover letter in a single document attachment at: http://www.hrpmsi.com/jobs/senan-aa.htm

Director, Integrated Care, Partnership for Patients

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The Director, Integrated Care, supports implementation of the WSHA Partnership for Patients, a major patient safety and quality initiative, with a focus on re-admissions and cultural transformation. The position will successfully complete complex projects across approximately 100 hospitals, coordinate Safe Tables (forum with approximately 150 attendees), develop needed documents, ensure good communication and help hospitals implement initiatives being proposed by members, federal and state government, employers and payers. The Director should have knowledge of standards and project management, and experience gathering, developing and presenting data. The successful candidate will have excellent communication skills and a strong working knowledge of clinical operations; RN preferred. The position requires at least three years experience in a leadership role, demonstrating change management skills in a hospital setting. A bachelor's degree or related work experience is required; a master's degree is highly desirable.
This position is reliant on contract funding. It is estimated to last two to three years.

Resumes are accepted through our online application process. Please apply directly at: http://www.hrpmsi.com/jobs/integcaredir-aa.htm

Communications Director, Partnership for Patients

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This is a part-time, 2-3 year position.

The Washington State Hospital Association is looking for an experienced communications professional to support a major patient safety and quality initiative. The communications director must have excellent writing skills, experience developing and implementing communications plans, interacting with the media, and proficiency in developing journal articles for scholarly publications. The successful candidate will have a strong working knowledge of health care communication with at least three years of experience and excellent project management skills. The position will work with teams comprise of many disciplines; a strong desire for team oriented work is a must. The communications specialist should also have some familiarity with writing for the web and basic website editing using a content management system. A bachelor’s degree or related work experience is required; a master’s degree is highly desirable. This position is dependent on funding through the Hospital Engagement Network program. It is part-time and funding is expected to last for two to three years. Resumes for the Communications Director position are accepted through our online application process.

Please apply directly at: www.hrpmsi.com/jobs/commdir-aa.htm.

Equal Opportunity Employer: The Washington State Hospital Association does not discriminate against individuals on the basis of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual preference, age, marital status, veteran status, mental or physical disability, or any other legally protected membership in its employment policies or other programs and activities.

Director, Patient Safety Practices

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The Washington State Hospital Association is seeking a healthcare professional who has a passion for improving quality of care by leading through implementation & maintenance of projects of its patient safety program. Leads Safe Tables (state-wide collaboration) improvement discussions & sharing of best practices, resource for regulatory questions, project management, produces articles for program’s publications. Strong presentation, project management, clinical/data & customer service skills are a must. BA or BS; graduate degree highly desirable; three years experience in quality management in a hospital setting. Competitive compensation package.

Resumes are accepted through our online process. Please apply with a one page cover letter and resume at: http://www.hrpmsi.com/jobs/dpsp-aa.htm.

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