All applicants will be afforded equal employment opportunity without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin or ancestry, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, sexual orientation, military status or unfavorable discharge from military service, or arrest record.

Accounting Manager

The Illinois Hospital Association seeks an Accounting Manager to manage the day-to-day accounting functions for the Association and its subsidiaries. Such functions include supervising the monthly, quarterly, and year end closing and financial statement preparation and the supervision of the daily accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and general ledger activities.

Bachelor's degree in accounting, CPA desired. Three or more years of progressive accounting experience, with working knowledge of GAAP. Multi corporate structure a plus. Advanced knowledge of Excel and Word. Strong analytical, organizational, communication and critical thinking skills.

We offer a competitive salary with an excellent benefits package. Qualified candidates are requested to send a resume and salary history requirements in confidence to: employment@ihastaff.org (preferred) or:

Human Resources
Illinois Hospital Association
1151 E. Warrenville Road
Naperville, IL 60566

Posted 2/3/12

Director of Data and Performance Measurement

The Illinois Hospital Association seeks a Quality Informatics Director to lead and support the ongoing development, coordination and execution of quality improvement initiatives and patient safety strategies. Such strategies focus on the related data and informatics needed to facilitate the rapid adoption of evidence-based practices and facilitate shared learning across our members' health care delivery systems for enhancing patient care, improving care coordination and population health, and favorably impacting costs in Illinois.

Bachelor's degree in nursing or health care discipline required, Master's degree preferred. Possess certification as Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ) or achieves within one year post hire. Minimum of three years experience in quality improvement in a healthcare setting, demonstrating working knowledge of regulatory and accreditation standards, project management and improving organizational performance within a care delivery system. Demonstrates expertise in team-building, with ability to motivate, encourage and support performance improvement. Knowledge in quantitative and qualitative measurement, analytics, and evaluation including the use of statistical process control in healthcare. Ability to query complex, large data sets in multiple environments, knowledge of health care decision support software and demonstrated experience in data trending and development of standardized action plans. Excellent written and verbal communication skills necessary to interact successfully in both group and individual settings involving public officials, health care executives, licensed health care professionals, and other key industry interests. Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite products.

Human Resources
Illinois Hospital Association
1151 E. Warrenville Road
Naperville, IL 60566

Posted 2/2/12

Performance Improvement Director

The Illinois Hospital Association seeks a Performance Improvement Director to administer and coordinate quality improvement programs and initiatives to assist members for implementing clinical integration strategies to improve the patient care experience, healthy outcomes, and healthcare value. The position will oversee daily operations and development of assigned programming as well as work directly with members and external stakeholders to accelerate the adoption of evidence-based practices and to achieve hospital-specific and aggregate improvement objectives in Illinois.

Bachelor's degree in nursing or related health care discipline required, Master's degree preferred. Possess certification as Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ) or achieves within one year post hire. Minimum of five years of related clinical and management experience in a hospital or clinical setting involving project coordination, quality improvement, evidence-based practice and data measurement. Strong negotiation and coalition skills to effectively facilitate membership committee or large work group meetings. Proven expertise in project planning, task prioritization, outcomes measurement and monitoring. Working knowledge of medical terminology, health information technology, and current regulatory and accreditation standards in health care services. Basic understanding of quantitative and qualitative measurement, analytics and evaluation including the use of statistical process control in healthcare. .Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite products.

Human Resources
Illinois Hospital Association
1151 E. Warrenville Road
Naperville, IL 60566

Posted 2/2/12

GPO Member Services Coordinator
Part-time: 30 hours/week

Illinois Purchasing Collaborative (IPC), a business services subsidiary of the Illinois Hospital Association, is seeking an individual responsible for oversight of office operations including administrative and general customer service support for IPC members, partners, and suppliers. In addition, this position will provide broad support to contract operations and client services staff.

Candidate must have a Bachelor's degree, or equivalent combination of education and experience, with at least five years experience in healthcare supply chain management, preferably in group purchasing, operational, clinical, sales, or consultative services. Must have strong organizational and communication skills and intermediate skills in Excel, Word, Access, and PowerPoint required. The successful candidate will possess independent thinking skills to complete tasks with minimal supervision and the ability to continuously plan and prioritize assigned work.

Human Resources
Illinois Hospital Association
1151 E. Warrenville Road
Naperville, IL 60566

Posted 1/30/12

Vice President, Economics and Payment Systems

The Illinois Hospital Association seeks a Vice President of Economics and Payment Systems to strategically lead and manage the IHA Finance staff to provide policy, advocacy, and analytical leadership on finance issues affecting hospitals and health systems - state, federal and private sector. This position will require the utilization of analytical and communication skills to initiate and respond to key policy and reimbursement proposals and communicate the impacts to IHA leadership, membership, and government officials and will lead the development and implementation of finance related information and services to assist members.

The ideal candidate will be a dynamic and creative leader, possessing a Bachelors degree (Masters preferred) as well as at least ten years of related experience in the healthcare, government, or association sector. Strong financial and analytical capabilities with the ability to interpret and effectively communicate to a wide range of audiences. Comprehensive knowledge of health finance policy and reimbursement, required, knowledge of legislative process, preferred.

Human Resources
Illinois Hospital Association
1151 E. Warrenville Road
Naperville, IL 60566

Posted 12/5/11

Assistant General Counsel

The Illinois Hospital Association seeks an Assistant General Counsel, who will report to the General Counsel. This role is responsible for providing legal services to the Illinois Hospital Association and related entities. Such legal services include providing advice, guidance and representation, drafting corporate documents, and conducting work that contributes to the development of public policy positions.

Qualifications include a license to practice law in Illinois, with at least five years of related experience, preferably advising trade associations and/or health care providers. Will have the ability to articulate complex material to a variety of audiences along with excellent analytical, speaking, and writing skills. Creative thinker, problem-solver, and facilitator, good interpersonal skills, and ability to multi-task and prioritize competing demands, required.

Human Resources
Illinois Hospital Association
1151 E. Warrenville Road
Naperville, IL 60566

Posted 11/14/11

Clerical Assistant (On-Call)

The Illinois Hospital Association seeks individuals to join our Temporary Clerical Pool to provide general clerical support such as filing, material assembly, answering phones and other clerical duties, on on-call basis.

Successful candidates will possess general clerical skills, be flexible in adapting to various departments throughout the organization, and have a professional and positive can-do attitude. Assignment needs will fluctuate and sometimes may lack significant advance notice.

Qualified candidates are requested to send a resume in confidence to: employment@ihastaff.org (preferred) or:

Human Resources
Illinois Hospital Association
1151 E. Warrenville Rd.
Naperville, IL 60566

Posted 6/24/11