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United States of America (Exempt)$71,614 - $95,784 - $119,953

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This position is not eligible for Sponsorship.

MedImpact Healthcare Systems, Inc. is looking for extraordinary people to join our team!

Why join MedImpact? Because our success is dependent on you; innovative professionals with top notch skills who thrive on opportunity, high performance, and teamwork. We look for individuals who want to work on a team that cares about making a difference in the value of healthcare.

At MedImpact, we deliver leading edge pharmaceutical and technology related solutions that dramatically improve the value of health care. We provide superior outcomes to those we serve through innovative products, systems, and services that provide transparency and promote choice in decision making. Our vision is to set the standard in providing solutions that optimize satisfaction, service, cost, and quality in the healthcare industry. We are the premier Pharmacy Benefits Management solution!

Job Description

Summary

The Instructional Designer I assists in the design of fundamental Government Programs and Services (GPS) training programs through mediums including utilization of e-learning content and other instructional materials to engage and facilitate learners in acquiring new skills and knowledge. These training materials are generally related to their jobs, the company’s product and program offerings. These efforts include crafting and updating work instructions which assist in documenting and training internal and client-facing processes. This position will be a combination of the development of learning materials for both internal and external users, but facilitate trainings for both internal and external clients.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• The Instructional designer analyzes current needs, designs, develops, implements and evaluates the delivery of fundamental or baseline GPS training programs.
• In conjunction with the Training Manager, determines instructional goals and objectives for each learning project. Where possible, assists in the analysis of the target audience’s current state of knowledge, skills and any gaps to identify learning objectives and outcomes.
• Develops and evaluates a set of planned strategies targeted for attaining the project or learning outcomes and goals. Documents the projects instructional, visual and technical design strategy; create storyboards, designs the user interface and user experience; creates prototypes and applies visual or graphic design.
• Researches course matter by interviewing subject matter experts, consulting management/ industry experts and relevant domains of source material.
• Develops interactive training materials that include sound instructional design methodology including presentations, instructor and participant guides, classroom activities, practice exercises and handouts.
• Determines and implements the process for the delivery of training programs which may include training facilitators, conducting “Train the Trainer” sessions and/or directly training learners. Creates the course curriculum, learning objectives, as well as methods of delivery and testing procedures.
• Delivers training through a variety of presentation formats (e-learning, instructor led classroom style, individual or departmental meetings). Creates supporting material/media such as user guides, job aids, quizzes, audio, video, role plays, games and simulations, as well as exercises and activities to enhance the learning process.
• Produces and provides materials that serve to educate other internal departments about basic elements of Medicaid and federal requirements for Medicaid programs.
• Promotes knowledge sharing and the efficient use of technology accessing relevant documentation, making communications accessible to employees through internal repositories such as Confluence, TMS (Learning Management System) and the intranet.
• Develops and delivers new hire training programs and other continuing education training designed for Medicaid Operations staff; monitors employee progress throughout the duration the training. Assists in the establishment and maintenance of new hire training, tracking milestones and providing assessments.
• Participates in ongoing self-development to ensure knowledge is current and proficiency in training skills remains high. Remains current on the latest instructional design concepts, reviewing existing standards and attending seminars and courses that assist in the adoption of new design methodology. Retains familiarity with learner and facilitator guide standards.
• Assumes a lead role with subject matter experts, including Program Managers, Leads and Supervision to develop course content.
• Applies instructional design theories and methods, utilizing multimedia tools to enhance the learning process. This includes building training and technical manuals for use by clients utilizing both MedImpact and adjunct vendor systems.
• Monitors federal resources for updated policies related to the Medicaid Program, Medicaid State Directors Letters, Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPR), listserves, etc to identify any upcoming changes to Medicaid and notifies Training Manager of any items that could impact MedImpact.

Supervisory Responsibilities

No supervisory responsibilities

Client Responsibilities

This is an internal and external client facing position that requires excellent customer service skills and interpersonal communication skills (listening/verbal/written). One must be able to; manage difficult or emotional client situations; Respond promptly to client needs; Solicit client feedback to improve service; Respond to requests for service and assistance from clients; Meet commitments to clients.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

BS/BA and 5+ years’ experience or equivalent combination of education and experience, and 2 years' of SME in respective areas

Computer Skills

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have a strong working knowledge of Instructional design software and tools (Adobe Captivate, Articulate Presenter/Storyline, Photoshop, Illustrator and Flash), web and application development languages, experience using a LMS to host content; video production tools; Microsoft Office Suite including expertise with PowerPoint. Must have a demonstrated ability to learn new software.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Industry certifications in instructional design, curriculum development, and performance improvement is strongly preferred.

Other Skills and Abilities

• Strong working knowledge and demonstrated skills using ADDIE for instructional and curriculum design, applying systematic development of learning experiences.
• Must have curriculum design skills in technical and operational areas. Proficient at analyzing processes and making recommendations for improvements. Ability to effectively communicate information, policies, and/or procedures in a manner easily understood by the recipient.
• Talented at investigating and analyzing information to draw conclusions. Demonstrated aptitude to work well with diverse individuals.
• Demonstrated capacity to gather and analyze data and make recommendations to manage growth and change.
• Able to document work in progress.
• Strong analytical, verbal and written communication skills; good interpersonal, public speaking, instructional organizational and time management skills.
• Must be able to work effectively with diverse individuals.
• Demonstrated maturity of judgment under pressure and the ability to resolve/mediate problems. Apt to maintain a high degree of confidentiality, using tact, discretion and professionalism in all aspects of the job. Strong attention to detail and follow-through skills.
• Demonstrate high commitment to the subject and each training event. Show genuine concern for the participants.

Reasoning Ability

• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Mathematical Skills

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Language Skills

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.

• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

Competencies To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Composure

Decision Quality

Organizational Agility

Problem Solving

Customer Focus

Drive for Results

Peer Relations

Time Management

Dealing with Ambiguity

Learning on the Fly

Political Savvy

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Ability to maintain clear near visual acuity at approximately 20 inches or less (i.e., “close vision”) to accurately read fine print, view computer screens, and handle small objects. Requires adequate color vision and depth perception to support safety and precision in detail-oriented tasks.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This position may regularly be exposed to or encounter moving mechanical parts, high, precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, outdoor weather conditions, risk of electrical shock or vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate (examples: business office with computers and printers, light traffic).

Work Location

This position works on-site at the San Diego Headquarters or other company location (or from a remote location with management approval based on business requirements). Must provide adequate support to internal clients; be available for regular interactions and coordination of work with other employees, colleagues, clients, or vendors; as well as be available to facilitate effective decisions through collaboration with stakeholders.

Working Hours

This is an exempt level position requiring the incumbent to work the hours required to fully accomplish job responsibilities and reasonably meet deadlines for work deliverables. The individual must have the flexibility to work beyond traditional hours and be able to work nights, weekends or on holidays as required. Work hours may be changed from time to time to meet the needs of the business. Typical core business hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00am to 5:00pm.

Travel

This position requires domestic travel of up to 20% of the time.

The Perks:

• Medical / Dental / Vision / Wellness Programs

• Paid Time Off / Company Paid Holidays

• Incentive Compensation

• 401K with Company match

• Life and Disability Insurance

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Employee Referral Bonus

To explore all that MedImpact has to offer, and the greatness you can bring to our teams, please submit your resume to

MedImpact, is a privately-held pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) headquartered in San Diego, California. Our solutions and services positively influence healthcare outcomes and expenditures, improving the position of our clients in the market. MedImpact offers high-value solutions to payers, providers and consumers of healthcare in the U.S. and foreign markets.

Equal Opportunity Employer, Male/Female/Disabilities/Veterans

OSHA/ADA:

To perform this job successfully, the successful candidate must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Disclaimer:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.