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Responsible for total sanitation, floor care, preparation and organization of patient rooms, floors, bed set-ups, and ancillary areas.

Responsible for total sanitation, floor care, preparation and organization of patient rooms, floors, bed set-ups, and ancillary areas.

You could be eligible for a Sign on Bonus in this role! As a Registered Nurse on Intermediate Care Unit you will provide compassionate, culturally sensitive, holistic nursing care to patients in a clinical setting, supporting the Mercyhealth nursing mission, practice values and strategic plan. At Mercyhealth, we pride ourselves on the Critical Moments of Service when we serve our patients and their families. We show empathy to our patients and fellow partners. We’ve built a community where you can do what you love and love where you do it Experience a rewarding and fulfilling career with Mercyhealth. Mercyhealth is committed to offering our partners a best place to work. Our unique workplace Culture of Excellence is built upon: - Employee engagement, empowerment and growth - Teamwork toward our common goal - An atmosphere of caring and quality that cascades throughout the organization If you provide exceptional health care services with a passion for making lives better, apply now to join our team.

Performs daily kitchen duties to provide a safe, clean, and sanitized environment for our patients, residents, customers, and partners with quality service in mind. Prepares and plans foods according to menu, order, diet, and standardized recipe and portion control. Prepares food to be palatable appetizing and attractive. Utilizes leftovers avoiding waste. Properly labels and dates food products for storage. Maintains a clean and sanitized work area. May be required to work overtime and alternate shifts. Has the ability to work in a fast paced environment. Performs other duties as assigned.

Inspects, calibrates, repairs, installs, and maintains medical equipment and instrumentation used in health care delivery field by performing the following duties and other duties as assigned.

Supply Chain Contract Manager     Primary responsibility for providing Mercyhealth with the best value in terms of quality and appropriate cost of products and services purchased. Sourcing and Contracting Liaison to  Mercyhealth Leadership, Physicians, Partners and Value Analysis Teams (VAT) to provide exceptional patient outcomes while managing the overall cost to the organization.  

*LPN - Skilled Nursing/LTC unit within Mercyhealth Harvard Hospital  *20 hours per week *$2500 sign on bonus  *Evening Shift with 15% shift differentials!  Provides prescribed medical treatment and personal care services to patients in the clinical setting by performing the following duties supporting the nursing philosophy. May include day, evening, night, weekend, holiday, and/or on-call hours.

The Nursing Unit Supervisor will have 24/7 accountability for an assigned nursing area/unit. The Supervisor plans, organizes, and directs nursing practice for areas of responsibility and does this in accordance with the Health System’s Mission, Vision,Values and Philosophy. The Supervisor will maintain clinical expertise in their area of responsibility and is expected to provide direct patient care in proportion to the needs of their areas. The Supervisor ensures the total patient experience is exceptional both in the Quality of Care and in the patient perception of services as defined and measured by system dashboard goals.Interviews, selects, orientate, trains, coaches and mentors and evaluates the performance of partners, providing corrective action when necessary. Performs other duties as assigned.

*Night Shift -20% night shift differential *$4000 Sign on bonus! *32 hours per week *Great benefits!  * Skilled nursing/LTC Unit within Mercyhealth Harvard Hospital      Cares for patients in the skilled nursing facility settings under direction of nursing staff, by performing the following duties, supporting the nursing philosophy. May include weekends, holidays, day, evening, night, and/or on-call hours.

* Evening Shift -15% shift differentials *$4500 Sign on bonus! * 36 hours per week * Skilled nursing/LTC Unit within Mercyhealth Harvard Hospital    Cares for patients in the skilled nursing facility settings under direction of nursing staff, by performing the following duties, supporting the nursing philosophy. May include weekends, holidays, day, evening, night, and/or on-call hours.

*DAY SHIFT  *$4000 Sign on bonus! *Skilled Nursing/LTC Unit within Mercyhealth Harvard Hospital  *Great benefits!  Cares for patients in the skilled nursing facility settings under direction of nursing staff, by performing the following duties, supporting the nursing philosophy. May include weekends, holidays, day, evening, night, and/or on-call hours.

Responsible for total sanitation, floor care, preparation and organization of patient rooms, floors, bed set-ups, and ancillary areas.

- Biller, Patient Accounts, Days, 80 Hrs/2 wks  - Janesville, WI, OR Rockford, IL OR Remote for those with expirence. - Hybrid remote optional as well and flexible work schedule available.  Mercyhealth does not currently support remote workers with residency in the following states: CA, OH, OR, PA, NJ, NY. Responsible for ensuring claims are sent to third party payers in a reasonable time frame as defined by Revenue Cycle metrics. This includes working claims that fail billing edits in order to resolve errors and submit corrected claims. Assesses errors and quickly and effectively locates information to correct them and release claims for transmission. Works with other areas in the Revenue Cycle to obtain information necessary to correct errors or supply additional information as necessary. Remains up-to-date on regulatory requirements through informal and formal updates, including self-study of payer bulletins and guidelines. Performs other duties as assigned.

Responsible for total sanitation, floor care, preparation and organization of patient rooms, floors, bed set-ups, and ancillary areas. Registry Commitment *25-48 worked hours per 4 week schedule AND*2 weekend shifts per 4 week schedule AND*One holiday per yearCompensation = an additional 10% added to the base rate

Draws blood from patients, processes specimens and performs administrative duties as required. Work at other Mercy facilities performing the same functions, as required. Work alternate shifts, weekends and holidays as needed to adequately provide services. Perform other duties and projects as assigned.

You could be eligible for up to a $5,000 Sign on Bonus in this role. As a Licensed Practical Nurse on the Medical Unit, you will provide compassionate, culturally sensitive, holistic nursing care to patients in a clinical setting, supporting the Mercyhealth nursing mission, practice values and strategic plan. At Mercyhealth, we pride ourselves on the Critical Moments of Service when we serve our patients and their families. We show empathy to our patients and fellow partners. We’ve built a community where you can do what you love and love where you do it Experience a rewarding and fulfilling career with Mercyhealth. Mercyhealth is committed to offering our partners a best place to work. Our unique workplace Culture of Excellence is built upon: - Employee engagement, empowerment and growth - Teamwork toward our common goal - An atmosphere of caring and quality that cascades throughout the organization If you provide exceptional health care services with a passion for making lives better, apply now to join our team.    

- Patient Access Specialist, Days, Janesville, 80 Hrs / 2 wks - Location: MercyCare Building, Janesville, WI - Hybrid and flexible work schedule opportunities available after probationary period.  Responsible for correctly prioritizing and completing all steps of the scheduling, referral management, authorization, verification and registration process prior to patients receiving services. Identifies scheduling needs, reviews schedules, follows scheduling protocols and enters visit information for appropriate scheduling. Identifies, verifies, and captures appropriate patient demographic information and health insurance benefit eligibility information. Performs payer coverage investigation, as necessary, utilizing both internal and external tools and resources, to obtain reimbursement verification. Utilizes knowledge including, but not limited to, managed care, commercial, government, and work comp insurance billing requirements, as well as current coding guidelines and standards, to ensure resolution of pre-service edits, appropriate management of claims, initiation and direction of accounts for pre-authorization as required, prevention of timely filing claim denials, and procurement of appropriate reimbursement. This position requires understanding of healthcare Revenue Cycle and the importance of evaluating and securing all appropriate financial resources to maximize reimbursement to the health system. This position assumes clinical and financial risk of the organization when collecting and documenting information on behalf of the patient.

- Patient Registrar, Registration, Nighs, 40 hrs/2wks - Schedule: Varied between 10:30p - 7:00a. Holiday and weekend rotation required - Location: Javon Bea Hospitals - Rockford Mercyhealth Patient Registrars are responsible for patient registration duties at Mercyhealth Hospital locations. Patient Registrars will demonstrate behavior that reflects the hospital’s mission, vision and values. Patient Registrars will greet patients or family members in the various hospital settings and assist them in answering any questions or concerns they may have in person or over the phone. This position is fast paced (sometimes chaotic) and you will be the person patients and our clinical care teams rely on to get patients entered or checked in within the electronic medical record to get care started. As Mercyhealth Patient Registrars we are part of Revenue Cycle and are responsible for accurate registrations, obtaining insurance coverage, educating our patients on their financial responsibilities and collecting applicable payments. To thrive in this job, you will need to be confident with technology and typing; however you don’t need to have any previous experience or knowledge in healthcare. Since some shifts are in an Emergency Department, you will need to be prepared to see serious illness and injuries. This position requires weekend and holiday rotations.

Individual who act as the central point of communication among patients, partners and providers; responsible for providing front line activities to include scheduling, registration, cash handling and overall support services to patients and guests.

Individual who act as the central point of communication among patients, partners and providers; responsible for providing front line activities to include scheduling, registration, cash handling and overall support services to patients and guests.

- Financial Resources Specialist, Registration, Days, 80 Hrs/2wks - Location: Mercyhealth Trauma Center - Janesville, WI - Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00AM - 4:30PM The Financial Resource Specialist position requires extensive knowledge of Mercyhealth financial guidelines, collection policies, and government regulations related to billing and collections. The Financial Resource Specialist will be the embodiment of the hospital’s mission, vision and values and will liaison with the various clinic and hospital locations to ensure financial policies are being adhered to. The Financial Resource Specialist will greet patients or family members in the various clinic and hospital settings and assist them in answering any questions or concerns they may have regarding their insurance coverage, financial assistance, billing, or payment options. The Financial Resource Specialist will have knowledge of all aspects of the revenue department from the registration process through the collection, billing, coding and denial process/ Financial Resource Specialists have an extensive knowledge base of all community, state or federal government programs to provide assistance to patients who have no or limited ability to pay for their health care. They are expected to have a comprehensive knowledge base of alternative financial resources to counsel and educate patients on all available financial resource options. They will assist patients and family members with the Presumptive Eligibility process and follow up with patient to ensure they have secured a financial resource in place to pay for their health care. The Financial Resource Specialist also prepares complex estimates for services and counsels patients on their expected personal financial responsibility. . They will keep up to date with insurance plans and payers so that they can appropriately counsel patients on their health care financial responsibilities. The Financial Resource Specialist will also work with patients and their insurance companies to resolve complicated billing and denial issues.

The Speech Language Pathologist is responsible for the evaluation, planning and implementation of a treatment plan addressing the functional needs of a variety of patient diagnoses.

Responsible for total sanitation, floor care, preparation and organization of patient rooms, floors, bed set-ups, and ancillary areas.

The Behavioral Health Worker assesses and assists with the mental health and educational needs of patients, by providing specialized services in order to meet identified patient and family needs; which should enhance their problem solving and coping abilities. Coordinates and facilitates patient care activities to improve continuity of care across the continuum, promotes appropriate utilization of resources and to contribute to improved patient satisfaction and outcomes. The Behavioral Health Worker acts as a patient advocate, as a resource to patients/families and staff and as the leader of the interdisciplinary team for continued care/discharge planning. The Behavioral Health Worker coordinates the needs of the patient with high level continuing care/discharge needs. Participate in unit QA and PI. May be required to work flexible hours.

Performs daily kitchen / cafeteria duties to provide a safe clean and sanitized environment for our patients, residents, customers, and partners with quality service in mind. Dishes and assembles food items. Sets up, delivers and picks up patient trays. Operates dish machine. Washes pots & pans. Operates, cleans and sanitizes other kitchen equipment including cooking equipment as needed. Replenishes stock. Maintains a clean work area. Performs cashier duties as needed. Has the ability to work in a fast paced environment. Performs other duties as assigned. May work alternate shifts, weekends and holidays. May be assigned overtime during peak periods. Maintains flexibility in scheduling and work/area assignments according to department and system needs.

Provides compassionate, culturally sensitive, holistic nursing care to patients in a clinical setting, supporting the Mercyhealth nursing mission, practice values and strategic plan. May include variable shifts, weekends, holiday and/or on-call hours. Performs other duties as assigned including floating to various units based on identified needs and clinical competency.   Mercyhealth is committed to offering our partners a best place to work and continually evaluates new programs and benefits. We have been recognized locally, regionally and nationally for helping our workers achieve a work/life balance through benefit offerings and innovative programs. Our unique workplace Culture of Excellence is built upon: - Employee engagement, empowerment and growth - Teamwork toward our common goal – providing exceptional health care services with a passion for making lives better - An atmosphere of caring and quality that cascades throughout the organization   Ask us about your sign-on bonus eligibility!

Under the supervision of the Program Supervisor and/or Qualified Supervising Provider, provides behavioral services to patients in the autism program. Participates on the treatment team and carries out services as described on the treatment plan. This role includes the following duties and actively supports the mission statement of Mercy Behavioral Health Services. May include weekends, holidays, day, evening, night, and/or on-call hours.

- Patient Registrar, Registration, Nights, Rockford, 64 hrs / 2wks - Location: Mercyhealth Rockford Hospitals - Rockton Ave and Riverside - Schedule: Varies bewteen 10:00PM and 7:00AM - Weekend and Holiday rotation required Responsible for patient registration duties for assigned clinics. Performs other duties as assigned. May be required to work alternate shifts, weekends and overtime during peak periods.

Environmental Services Tech, Housekeeping, Riverside, Full Time Experience a rewarding and fulfilling career with Mercyhealth. Mercyhealth is committed to offering our partners a best place to work. Our unique workplace Culture of Excellence is built upon: - Employee engagement, empowerment and growth - Teamwork toward our common goal – providing exceptional health care services with a passion for making lives better - An atmosphere of caring and quality that cascades throughout the organization

Responsible for total sanitation, floor care, preparation and organization of patient rooms, floors, bed set-ups, and ancillary areas.

JOB SUMMARY       The Employee Health Department Secretary is responsible for providing support to the delivery of employee health services with specific responsibility for supporting department staff; providing information to new hires and Mercyhealth partners.  This position is also responsible for maintaining accurate clerical and health records; and completing assigned projects and tasks. The EH Department Secretary may be required to work flexible hours and overtime during peak periods. Other duties as assigned.

Individual who acts as the central point of communication among patients, partners and providers; responsible for providing front line activities to include scheduling, registration, cash handling and overall support services to patients and guests. - Maternal Fetal Clinic, Rockford IL - 64 Hours/2 Weeks - Day shift - No Weekends

Responsible for total sanitation, floor care, preparation and organization of patient rooms, floors, bed set-ups, and ancillary areas.

Individual who acts as the central point of communication among patients, partners and providers; responsible for providing front line activities to include scheduling, registration, cash handling and overall support services to patients and guests. - Maternal Fetal Clinic, Rockford IL - Pool/PRN (As needed) - Hours will vary - Day shift

Responsible for total sanitation, floor care, preparation and organization of patient rooms, floors, bed set-ups, and ancillary areas.

- Full-time / 1.0 FTE / 80 hours biweekly - Day shift / 8a-5p with slight variance possible - weekend and holiday rotation - Every other Saturday call - Rockford Outreach Med Lab - Ask about you sign-on and referral bonus eligibility! Draws blood from patients, processes specimens and performs administrative duties as required. Work at other Mercy facilities performing the same functions, as required. Work alternate shifts, weekends and holidays as needed to adequately provide services. Perform other duties and projects as assigned.

You could be eligible for a Sign on Bonus in this role. As a Certified Nursing Assistant on the Medical Unit, you will provide compassionate, culturally sensitive, holistic nursing care to patients in a clinical setting, supporting the Mercyhealth nursing mission, practice values and strategic plan. At Mercyhealth, we pride ourselves on the Critical Moments of Service when we serve our patients and their families. We show empathy to our patients and fellow partners. We’ve built a community where you can do what you love and love where you do it Experience a rewarding and fulfilling career with Mercyhealth. Mercyhealth is committed to offering our partners a best place to work. Our unique workplace Culture of Excellence is built upon: - Employee engagement, empowerment and growth - Teamwork toward our common goal - An atmosphere of caring and quality that cascades throughout the organization If you provide exceptional health care services with a passion for making lives better, apply now to join our team.

You could be eligible for Sign on Bonus in this role! As a Certified Nursing Assistant you will provide compassionate, culturally sensitive, holistic nursing care to patients in a clinical setting, supporting the Mercyhealth nursing mission, practice values and strategic plan. At Mercyhealth, we pride ourselves on the Critical Moments of Service when we serve our patients and their families. We show empathy to our patients and fellow partners. We’ve built a community where you can do what you love and love where you do it Experience a rewarding and fulfilling career with Mercyhealth. Mercyhealth is committed to offering our partners a best place to work. Our unique workplace Culture of Excellence is built upon: - Employee engagement, empowerment and growth - Teamwork toward our common goal - An atmosphere of caring and quality that cascades throughout the organization If you provide exceptional health care services with a passion for making lives better, apply now to join our team.   Cares for patients in the hospital setting under direction of nursing staff, by performing the following duties, supporting the nursing philosophy. May include weekends, holidays, day, evening, night, and/or on-call hours. Performs other duties as assigned.

Oversees the operation and directs activities of workers engaged in operating and maintaining facilities, grounds and equipment in buildings by actively participating in process and project management of special requests by performing the following duties. Manages Materials Management requirements through Purchasing Assistant as determined by site. Manages support services supervisors, technicians and mechanics to meet the needs of hospitals, clinics and assigned facilities as determined by site. Manages issues pertinent to safety and security in conjunction with Safety/Security Department to meet site specific needs. Works to assure proper regulatory compliance including interaction with CMS, TJC, DHS, IDPH and authorities having jurisdiction to assure a safe and secure environment for hospital and clinic patients and staff.

Performs unarmed, uniformed security related services which include but are not limited to; Conducts rounds, secures the facility and the work environment for Mercyhealth partners. Respond to all security calls for assistance relating to partners, patients, and visitors. May be required to work flexible hours, alternate shifts, and weekends. Perform other duties as assigned.

Performs unarmed, uniformed security related services which include but are not limited to; Conducts rounds, secures the facility and the work environment for Mercyhealth partners. Respond to all security calls for assistance relating to partners, patients, and visitors. May be required to work flexible hours, alternate shifts, and weekends. Perform other duties as assigned.

Provide appropriate and effective management for the Patient Financial Services (PFS) Department, as part of the Revenue Cycle for Mercyhealth. Requires close communication with related Revenue Cycle areas such as Patient Access and Admissions, Coding and Data/Charge Entry, Managed Care Contracting and Denials Management along with leadership from departments across the system.  Patient Financial Services is the centralized billing, claims processing, cash, refunds, and customer service departments that support professional and facility billing and collections system-wide.   This position requires a high level of project management, professional awareness, emotional intelligence, analytical abilities and technical knowledge related to software and other information systems used within the Revenue Cycle. Other duties and projects as assigned.

- Patient Access Lead, Registration, Rockford, Days, 80 Hrs/ 2wks Plans and supervises activities within the Office of Patient Access Management. Develops and updates department workflows and expectations. Assigns work and coordinates activities to maintain efficient workflow. Monitors quantity and quality of work performed. Interviews, trains, supervises and evaluates employees. Maintains equipment and supplies for the department. Participates in process improvement activities and makes recommendations for new/revised policies, procedures and workflows. Considers impacts and anticipates barriers and develops alternatives. Must have knowledge of all software systems. Must understand Mercyhealth policies and procedures pertinent to operations and must understand revenue cycle operations. Assigned Departments include all access areas (hospital registration, patient financial counselors, registration specialists, precertification, referral specialists, etc.) This position will also provide dotted line oversight to other front end operations such as reception and patient service representative in conjunction with clinic and hospital leadership.

- Medical Coding Specialist I, Rockford, Days, 80 Hrs/2Wks - Fully remote options for those with experience - Hybrid remote optional as well and flexible work schedule available. Mercyhealth does not currently support remote workers with residency in the following states: CA, OH, OR, PA, NJ, NY. Reviews assigned providers’ procedure and diagnosis codes, and makes coding changes as necessary. Provides timely feedback to providers regarding documentation guidelines, coding, and audits. Performs other duties as assigned. May be asked to work weekends and reasonable amounts of overtime when necessary.

- Medical Coding Specialist II, Rockford, Days, 80 Hrs/2Wks - Fully remote options for those with experience - Hybrid remote optional as well and flexible work schedule available. Mercyhealth does not currently support remote workers with residency in the following states: CA, OH, OR, PA, NJ, NY. Reviews assigned providers’ procedure and diagnosis codes, and makes coding changes as necessary. Provides timely feedback to providers regarding documentation guidelines, coding, and audits. Performs other duties as assigned. May be asked to work weekends and reasonable amounts of overtime when necessary.

The Behavioral Health Worker assesses and assists with the mental/psychiatric health and educational needs of child-adolescent/patients/residents, by providing specialized services in order to meet identified patient or child and family needs. This role serves as the Patient/child’s case worker and coordinates/facilitates program activities, interagency referral sources, acts as a community liaison, is the primary family contact person and promotes appropriate utilization of resources to contribute to improved patient/resident satisfaction and outcomes. The Behavioral Health Worker acts as an advocate, as a resource to patient/child/families and staff, and as a key player of the interdisciplinary team for continued care/discharge/aftercare planning. The Behavioral Health Worker assists the Team leader in the daily operations of the program services, and collaborates closely with the Clinical Therapist/multi-disciplinary team in regard to treatment of each child-adolescent/patient/resident. The Behavioral Health Worker also assists with assessment, treatment planning, and coordination of program care, as well as aftercare and discharge needs. Participate in program QA and PI as assigned. Once trained, the behavioral health worker may be expected to work rotating weekend’s on-call, as assigned.

Position will be responsible for administration, design, implementation, and programmatic oversight of the Mercyhealth Hospital Preparedness Program (HPP) Coalition Grant.  Mercyhealth is the designated Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) Region One, Regional Hospital Coordinating Center (RHCC) hospital in Northwest Illinois and operates the Northwest Illinois Preparedness and Response Coalition (NIPARC) funded by the Department of Health and Human Services (HSS) Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response (ASPR).   This position is also referred to as the Readiness Response Coordinator in federal documentation.   The position is responsible for coordinating multiple projects, including assessments, developing response plans, trainings, exercises, special needs planning, fiscal management, and program evaluation in the nine-county area of Northwest Illinois. This position requires on-going maintenance and compliance with all Mercyhealth, IDPH, HHS- ASPR Grant (and all other related emergency management grants), Winnebago County, OSHA, CDC, ISO, NFPA and Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) requirements. Work requires knowledge of current healthcare and emergency management principles and best practices. The position requires tracking and reporting of projects and deliverables on a monthly basis to the NIPARC Executive Board and IDPH. This person will work independently at times, in coordination with local, state, and federal stakeholders, political positions, corporate healthcare leadership, and NIPARC members.  Position must be familiar with and support Emergency Support Function (ESF) #8 planning across the region and state.   The program must be in compliance with all local, state, and federal laws, regulations, and auditor guidelines at all time.  Program is subject to audits by state, federal, and third party agencies.

- Patient Registrar, Registration, Rockford Campuses, Days, 72 hrs/2wks - Location: Javon Bea Hospital –Rockton Ave Campus & Riverside Blvd Campus - Schedule: Varies between 5:00am – 6:00pm - Holiday and Weekend Rotation Mercyhealth Patient Registrars are responsible for patient registration duties at Mercyhealth Hospital locations. Patient Registrars will demonstrate behavior that reflects the hospital’s mission, vision and values. Patient Registrars will greet patients or family members in the various hospital settings and assist them in answering any questions or concerns they may have in person or over the phone. This position is fast paced (sometimes chaotic) and you will be the person patients and our clinical care teams rely on to get patients entered or checked in within the electronic medical record to get care started. As Mercyhealth Patient Registrars we are part of Revenue Cycle and are responsible for accurate registrations, obtaining insurance coverage, educating our patients on their financial responsibilities and collecting applicable payments. To thrive in this job, you will need to be confident with technology and typing; however you don’t need to have any previous experience or knowledge in healthcare. Since some shifts are in an Emergency Department, you will need to be prepared to see serious illness and injuries. This position requires weekend and holiday rotations.

MercyCare Project Manager/IS Supervisor reports to the Director of IS/Operating Services, but may be assigned to work with other MercyCare managers as needed. May be required to be on call and work flexible hours during system upgrades. Performs other duties as assigned.

The Manager of MercyCare Digital and Technology Solutions is responsible for technology, data management and application platform success for the MercyCare business unit and it’s associated operational leaders. MercyCare is a wholly owned subsidiary of Mercyhealth Corporation, and as such, is an integral part of a fully integrated health system – one in which the IT systems are also integrated. The leader will champion the effective use of Mercyhealth digital and technology assets to deliver the desired business outcomes. Reporting to the Director of Non-Clinical Applications, the leader will also have dotted reporting line relationship to the VP & COO of MercyCare. S/he will be instrumental in implementing next-generation analytic capabilities and in developing strategic relationships with a wide variety of key leaders and other stakeholders. This is a highly visible position which requires strong communication skills, collaboration, and the ability to partner with executives.