Chief of Staff (Remote)

Availity delivers revenue cycle and related business solutions for health care professionals who want to build healthy, thriving organizations. Availity has the powerful tools, actionable insights and expansive network reach that medical businesses need to get an edge in an industry constantly redefined by change.

At Availity, we're not just another Healthcare Technology company; we're pioneers reshaping the future of how healthcare works! With our headquarters in vibrant Jacksonville, FL, and an exciting office in Bangalore, India, along with an exceptional remote workforce across the United States, we're a global team united by a powerful mission.

We're on a mission to bring the focus back to what truly matters – patient care. As the leading healthcare engagement platform, we're the heartbeat of an industry that impacts millions. With over 3 million providers connected to every health plan, and processing over 14 billion transactions annually, we are uniquely positioned to effect positive change in the healthcare system.

Join our energetic, dynamic, and forward-thinking team where your ideas are celebrated, innovation is encouraged, and every contribution counts. We're transforming the healthcare landscape, solving communication challenges, and creating connections that empower the nation's premier healthcare ecosystem.

Reporting into the Chief Executive Officer, the Chief of Staff is an integral member of the leadership team with a focus on driving executive priorities to achieve business results. This role is responsible for prioritizing, communicating, organizing, and making independent decisions that turn strategic plans into actionable steps. This role will be the focal point for coordinating Availity’s executive leadership operations and operating cadence on a year-by-year, quarter-by-quarter, and month-by-month basis, including critical aspects of Board of Managers engagement. The Chief of Staff will also be tasked with direct ownership of key strategic initiatives designed for enterprise-wide impact.
 

Availity is seeking a versatile high performer with a passion for healthcare who can work collaboratively with Availity staff and stakeholders to plan and monitor the enterprise leadership activities in coordination with the CEO. This leader would draw upon experience from roles of increasing responsibility in a management consulting firm, or equivalent – with expertise in strategy development, data analysis, operational improvement, and project management. The Chief of Staff must have strong interpersonal and communication skills (both verbal and written) and a clear understanding of how to use the role and associated influence to increase the overall effectiveness and clock-speed of the Availity team.

Sponsorship, in any form, is not available for this position.

Location: Remote, US, preferably standard or central time zone
 

Why you want to work on this team:

• If you enjoy working with C-Suite Executives that have a passion for innovation and growth in an ever-changing healthcare technology market
• This is a high visibility role that will work cross functionally to help shape the future of Availity
• Be part of a solutions-oriented leadership team that is committed to solving complex issues that impact the US Healthcare market

To be qualified for this position you:

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in strategy development, operational improvement, and project management, including leadership experience, directly managing a team
• Consulting experience is preferred
• Strong time management and organizational abilities to drive execution of key initiatives
• Strong executive presence with excellent presentation and consultative skills
• Ability to take complex topics and distill key messages to a variety of constituents with meaningful impact and alignment
• Intellectual curiosity to lead cross-functional projects
• Solid systems thinking and risk assessment abilities, with an orientation to take bold, intelligent, and well-executed risks
• A bias toward action, practicality, and execution, demonstrating appropriate attention to detail
• Strong management potential, with a passion for developing team members
• Demonstrated results orientation, with associated perseverance and resilience
• A deep-rooted desire to positively impact U.S. healthcare

You will set yourself apart with:

• Healthcare technology industry experience
• Healthcare consulting experience
• Proven track record in working with C-level Executives
• Proven track record of success

You will be:

• Providing direct support to the CEO for key initiatives, priorities, and responsibilities. Chief of Staff responsibilities include thought partnership, KPI tracking, written material development, key meeting facilitation, stakeholder management, etc.
• Directly leading key strategic initiatives and work streams in support of Availity’s strategy
• Collaborate with Chief Strategy Officer on the annual and long-term strategy as well as ad hoc business unit strategic planning
• Ensuring Availity Executive Leadership Team and Department Heads are successfully tracking toward completion of all Corporate and Departmental goals
• Supporting CEO, COO, Board Chairman, Board Secretary, and Board Committee Chairs in the development and execution of Board agendas, meeting preparation, and orchestration; attend quarterly and ad-hoc board meetings, ensuring seamless execution
• Supporting the productivity of the Executive Leadership team by distilling executive discussions and thoughts into next steps and accountabilities
• Owning and continuously improving executive team meeting operations (framing, facilitation, follow- up, communication, etc.)

Availity culture and benefits: 

• Availity is a certified “Great Place to Work”! Culture is important to us and there are many ways for you to make your mark here!
• We have several Diversity & Inclusion teams, a Young Professionals Group, a She Can Code IT group for women in tech, and various ways to engage with fellow Availity associates. 
• Availity is a culture of continuous learning. We have many resources and experts in our tech stack and in our industry that can help get you there too!
• Don’t feel like wearing business attire? Cool, you can wear jeans – we are a casual place.
• We offer a competitive salary, bonus structure, generous HSA company contribution, healthcare, vision, dental benefits, and a 401k match program that you can take advantage of on day one! 
• We offer unlimited PTO for salaried associates + 9 paid holidays. Hourly associates start at 19 days of PTO and go up from there with all the same holiday benefits. 
• Interested in wellness? We allow our associates to reimburse up to $250/year for gym memberships, participation in racing events, weight management programs, etc.
• Interested in furthering your education? We offer education reimbursement!
• Availity offers Paid Parental Leave for both moms and dads, both birth parents and adoptive parents. 
• Want to work for an organization that gives back to the community? You’re at the right place! Availity partners with various organizations, both locally and nationally, to raise awareness, funds and morale as our staff members volunteer their time and funds to engage the organizations campaign.

Next steps: 

After you apply, you will receive text/email messages thanking you for applying and then you will continue to receive more text/email messages alerting you as to where you are in the recruitment process. 

Interview process:  

• Recruiter Recorded Video Pre-Screen
• Video Interview with CEO and Chief Human Resources Officer
• Peer Panel Interview

Availity is an equal opportunity employer and makes decisions in employment matters without regard to race, religious creed, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, national origin, religion, marital status, medical condition, disability, military service, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, or any other classification protected by federal, state, and local laws and ordinances.

Availity is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

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