OPCA celebrates both individual contributions and powerful teamwork. We thrive on innovation and collaboration. We support one another as healthy human beings who balance work with the rest of life. Our goal is to elevate and make space for candidates of color and other diverse communities in our hiring practices. Join our team as we lead the community health center movement with passion, vision, and courage.
Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every one of the qualifications as described in a job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the position, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and qualifications for this role.
Successful candidates will commit to an equitable and inclusive workplace, including but not limited to: racial equity, accessibility for individuals with disabilities, use of gender-inclusive language, and cultural sensitivity.
We only accept applications that follow the electronic process. No phone calls, please.
OPEN POSITIONS
Operations Manager
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What We Need
Oregon Primary Care Association (OPCA) seeks an Operations Manager to ensure the efficient day-to-day functioning of OPCA’s physical office space and facilities, and hybrid workspace. The Operations Manager is responsible for optimizing operating capabilities, including development, and implementation of operational plans, emergency preparedness plans, and project management. This position manages the IT infrastructure strategy and execution, and is responsible for supporting legal compliance and procurement. The Operations Manager works with the Deputy Director and the Human Resources Sr. Manager as part of the Operations team to manage, maintain, and improve upon internal system functionalities including organizational goal accomplishment, office-wide information technology (IT), internal operations projects, and overall office management. This is a confidential position.
Those with an understanding of, or lived experience with, community health centers, safety net clinics, and health care non-profits are welcome to apply, even if you don’t meet all the qualifications. Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every one of the qualifications as described in a job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the position, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and qualifications for this role.
Who We Are
Oregon Primary Care Association (OPCA) is a nonprofit membership association for all of Oregon’s community health centers (CHCs), also known as federally qualified health centers (FQHCs). The Network is a clinically integrated network focused on contracting with Medicaid payors and the ACO is a newly formed accountable care organization developed to participate in the Medicare Shared Savings Program (MSSP). CHAO is currently in dormancy. Our mission is to lead the transformation of primary care to achieve health equity for all.
As part of our organizational culture, we value equity, diversity, and inclusion. We celebrate both individual contributions and powerful teamwork. We thrive on innovation and collaboration. We support one another as healthy human beings who balance work with the rest of life. Join our team as we lead the community health center movement with passion, vision and courage.
Who You Are
A highly organized and proactive project manager who loves making things run smoothly and efficiently, and is able to manage multiple priorities and competing deadlines. You enjoy challenges and understand how to bring clarity and consistency to complex processes. You dive into areas of confusion and help straighten out wrinkles. You thrive when working cross-functionally with smart colleagues. You’re curious, collaborative, steady, and efficient. As a relationship builder, you work closely with your team and other thought partners to advance OPCA’s mission of health equity for all.
What You’ll Bring
- Strong project management skills and excellent attention to detail.
- Ability to self-direct, prioritize tasks and work on multiple projects.
- Ability to work independently and take initiative, and make independent, informed decisions.
- A passion for learning and growth mindset.
- Flexibility with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Advanced IT, HRIS and database knowledge. Strong computer skills, including proficiency with O365 Administration, Groups, SharePoint and Teams, and MS Outlook, Word, Excel, Power Point, etc.
- Ability to work well in a professional yet fun team environment, including respect for different styles and personalities, enthusiasm for collaboration, communication, and celebration.
- Experience and knowledge in change management (strategic planning, implementation, communication).
- Diplomatic and sensitive to maintaining confidentialities, as appropriate.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills, both informal and formal communications, including listening, speaking, writing and facilitation of discussions where diverse opinions exist. Clear and concise communication.
What You’ll Do At OPCA
- Coordinate and run the day-to-day functions of the office including, but not limited to: answering and checking messages on OPCA phones, greeting visitors, opening and distributing mail, processing office invoices, preparing bank deposits, arranging weekly bank trips to deliver deposits, ensuring checks are packaged and delivered in a timely manner.
- Work on office-wide maintenance, improvements, and space planning to ensure optimal effectiveness of the work environment. Serve as primary contact for all office and building matters including, but not limited to: maintenance issues, inspections, back-up systems, procurement and inventory of equipment, furniture, office supplies, computers and other technology.
- Serve as primary administrator for all shared systems, including shared contacts, distribution lists, cloud-based platforms such as Monday.com, Adobe, Amazon Business, VoIP, KeeperSecurity, Human Resources Information System (BambooHR), Zoom, and all related written procedures.
- Manage IT needs of organization including, but not limited to, troubleshooting and communication with IT vendor for network maintenance; ensuring IT meets industry standards; manage hardware and software needs, including installation; evaluate technology operations according to established goals; establish IT policies and systems; work collaboratively with leadership and staff to ensure an efficiently functioning, forward thinking technological work environment; analyze the business requirements of all departments to determine their technology needs; assist in planning future improvements;
- Provide operations orientation for all new employees, including employee introductions, office tour, technology onboarding, sharing of procedures and practices and a review of OPCA’s office operations to support a welcoming onboarding process.
- Facilitate and provide logistical support for internal staff events including the monthly OPCA Staff meeting and weekly standup and provides back up technical and logistical support for external events, conferences and webinars as needed.
- Ensures the confidentiality of privileged information both internally and externally
- Works in tandem with the Deputy Director on OPCA’s risk management and compliance.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Professional with moderate level of proficiency. Generally requires a Bachelor’s degree and/or up to three years’ experience or equivalent education.
- Fluency in written and spoken English required.
Preferred Qualifications and Experience:
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- Office Management experience.
- Experience with change management, new software deployment and systems innovation, implementation, and maintenance.
- Experience managing a small business (25-35 staff) IT environment.
- Formal project management training.
Successful candidates will commit to an equitable and inclusive workplace, including but not limited to: racial equity, accessibility for individuals with disabilities, use of gender-inclusive language, and cultural sensitivity.
Starting Range:
$60,000- $75,000
What You Can Expect
- Flexible hybrid working schedule.
- Collaborative learning culture and co-workers who care.
- Robust healthcare benefit package options.
- Generous paid time off accruals that grow over time, and one-month paid sabbatical with tenure.
- Paid volunteer time to encourage community involvement and a service mindset.
- 401k employer contribution.
What Else You Should Know
In order to be considered, you must include the following in your cover letter:
- How your work and/or lived experience connects with this position and OPCAs mission.
- What unique or diverse perspectives you might add to a new team or organization.
- What method of project management you prefer and why.
We only accept applications that follow the above electronic process. No phone calls please.
OPCA’s office is open, and we are working a hybrid schedule of three days in our downtown office and two days remote.
Finance Controller
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What We Need
Oregon Primary Care Association (OPCA) seeks a Finance Controller to oversee the financial operations of the Oregon Primary Care Association (OPCA) and its subsidiaries: the Oregon Network of Community Health Centers (The Network), and the Network Accountable Care Organization (ACO). This position is primarily responsible for oversight of all strategic and tactical accounting and financial-related activities, including budgeting, forecasting, financial strategic planning, general ledger management, job costing, investor relationships, reporting and partnership compliance for private, government, and other institutional financing. The Controller also assures proper adherence to GAAP, federal and state accounting principles, and serves as the organization’s Compliance Officer.
Those with an understanding of, or lived experience with, community health centers, safety net clinics, and health care non-profits are welcome to apply, even if you don’t meet all the qualifications. Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every one of the qualifications as described in a job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the position, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and qualifications for this role.
Who We Are
Oregon Primary Care Association (OPCA) is a nonprofit membership association for all of Oregon’s community health centers (CHCs), also known as federally qualified health centers (FQHCs). The Network is a clinically integrated network focused on contracting with Medicaid payors and the ACO is a newly formed accountable care organization developed to participate in the Medicare Shared Savings Program (MSSP). CHAO is currently in dormancy. Our mission is to lead the transformation of primary care to achieve health equity for all.
As part of our organizational culture, we value equity, diversity, and inclusion. We celebrate both individual contributions and powerful teamwork. We thrive on innovation and collaboration. We support one another as healthy human beings who balance work with the rest of life. Join our team as we lead the community health center movement with passion, vision and courage.
Who You Are
A highly motivated and experienced Controller with strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to effectively communicate financial information to stakeholders. An agent of change, quick to identify issues, while successfully collaborating with others to develop alternative solutions to resolve problems. Your flexibility and ability to change your work style or methods helps to achieve your goals as you support OPCA’s mission of health equity for all.
What You’ll Bring
- Demonstrated knowledge of standard accounting practices in developing internal controls that are compliant with GAAP and applicable federal, state, and local regulatory laws and rules, or financial and tax reporting.
- Demonstrated proficiency, knowledge, and application of knowledge in non-profit financials and accounting, as well as federal grant compliance and accounting experience.
- Strong computer skills, including thorough knowledge of Word, Excel, Power Point, etc.
- Ability to lead and manage multiple complex projects simultaneously.
- Knowledge, skill, and ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a.
- Excellent communication skills, both informal and formal communications, including listening, speaking, writing and facilitation of discussions where a variety of people, personalities, lived experiences, and diverse opinions exist.
- Ability to think strategically and deliver technically, self-directing with a high degree of organization.
What You’ll Do At OPCA
- Provide fiscal leadership to support achievement of short and long-term strategic financial goals, including planned growth over the next ten years, working closely with leadership team to manage federal, state, and private grants, preparing timely and accurate budgets, financial reports and complies with draw down requirements.
- Establish overall direction and strategic initiatives for the major function or line of business, executing financial dashboards and reporting results to management, board of directors and membership (such as monthly, quarterly and year-end closing reports and schedules).
- In partnership with accounting and operations staff, facilitate the budget process, working with the Executive Director and Managers of Budgets to create annual budget for review by finance committee and approval by the board of directors, and help connect a complex financial system with the need to manage grant/program budgets including the technical aspect of annual Bureau of Primary Health Care grant application submission including working with program leads on budget development.
- Monitor and manage financial activities and details, such as cash flow and reserve levels, to ensure that all legal and regulatory requirements are met, and record financial transactions including journal entries, general ledger, and accruals.
- Establish and maintain cost allocation process in compliance with requirements for management of federal funds, and preparing or directing preparation of financial statements, business activity reports, financial position forecasts, annual budgets, or reports required by regulatory agencies.
- Analyze the financial details of past, present, and expected operations to identify development opportunities and areas where improvement is needed.
- Maintain compliance with OPCA’s non-profit tax status and overall fiscal operations.
- Participate in and present at Board of Director and Board Committee meetings for OPCA and the Network, as appropriate, including staffing the respective Board Finance Committees, providing oversight of finance contractors and consultants, staffing the OPCA and the Network finance committees and supporting their Treasurers as the financial liaison to the OPCA and Network Boards.
- Develop internal control policies, guidelines, and procedures for activities, such as budget administration, cash and credit management, and accounting.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Professional with moderate level of proficiency. Generally requires a Bachelor’s degree and/or up to three years’ experience or equivalent education.
- Fluency in written and spoken English required.
Preferred Qualifications and Experience:
- Professional financial degree with solid working knowledge of GAAP with strong financial analytical skills, experience with budget creation, MIP accounting software, and pivot tables in Excel.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suites and advance Excell skills
- Experience with change management and operational innovation, implementation, and maintenance.
- Understands or gains understanding of the public health approach to community health.
Starting Range:
$85,000 – $105,000
What You Can Expect
- Hybrid working schedule.
- Collaborative learning culture and co-workers who care.
- Robust healthcare benefit package options.
- Generous paid time off accruals that grow over time, and one-month paid sabbatical with tenure.
- Paid volunteer time to encourage community involvement and a service mindset.
- 401k employer contribution.
What Else You Should Know
In order to be considered, you must include the following in your cover letter:
- How your work and/or lived experience connects with this position and OPCAs mission.
- How you go about learning and adapting to new systems or methods.
We only accept applications that follow the above electronic process. No phone calls please.
OPCA’s office is open, and we are working a hybrid schedule of three days in our downtown office and two days remote.
