Current Opportunities
Senior Director, Media and Public Affairs (Naperville or Springfield)
The Illinois Health and Hospital Association seeks a Senior Director, Media and Public Affairs to serve as IHA’s chief spokesperson and act as the Association’s media coordinator, leading all media activity while also maintaining strategic partnerships with Association members, legislators and other key stakeholders to promote IHA’s goals and objectives. Successfully pitch stories to the media and appropriately respond to reporters to secure positive local, regional, state and national placements, coverage and exposure for IHA and the hospital community within leading industry, business, consumer, political and other media and social media. Work closely with IHA members, staff and lawmakers to help identify and facilitate successful outreach opportunities. Responsible for assisting with writing, editing and proofreading various IHA communications.
Bachelor’s Degree in communications, journalism, media relations, or related field, with Master’s Degree preferred. At least five years of media relations and communications experience. Must be an excellent verbal communicator and creative thinker with an engaging and outgoing personality. Experience drafting and executing media plans and strategies. Familiarity with and experience dealing with major Illinois media outlets. Strong writing, editing, verbal and media relations skills, including familiarity with AP Style. Knowledge and understanding of the news media, including experience working in the news media. Ability to work well under pressure and tight deadlines and to make quick decisions while maintaining good judgment in the interest of the Association. Ability to handle multiple projects, working unilaterally and as part of a team. Knowledge of hospital and healthcare issues, preferred. Working knowledge of Illinois government and the Illinois General Assembly and legislative process, in particular, required. Experience promoting policies in the news media. Periodic travel is required.
We offer a competitive salary with an excellent benefits package. Qualified candidates must apply online: Click here to apply.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected status.
Posted: 1/12/22
Coordinator, Human Resources (Naperville with remote work-from-home options)
The Illinois Health and Hospital Association seeks a Coordinator, Human Resources to coordinate various HR administrative functions including data and analytics, recruitment and selection (placing advertising, processing background checks), onboarding, employee benefit and leave counseling, and benefit enrollment.
The successful candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources and a minimum of three years of human resources experience with a fast-paced, complex organization. Experience may be considered in lieu of education. Excellent people skills, champion of technology, ability to handle sensitive information, maintain confidentiality, multi-task, resourceful, attention to detail, and proficiency in Microsoft Office required.
We offer a competitive salary with an excellent benefits package. Qualified candidates must apply online: Click here to apply.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected status.
Posted: 1/12/22
Human Resources Assistant (Naperville with remote work-from-home options)
The Illinois Health and Hospital Association seeks a Human Resources Assistant to assist with various HR administrative functions including data and analytics, recruitment and selection (placing advertising, processing background checks), benefit enrollment, and data/file management.
The successful candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or a minimum of two years of human resources experience. Must have experience with a fast-paced, complex organization. Excellent people skills, champion of technology, ability to handle sensitive information, maintain confidentiality, multi-task, resourceful, organized, attention to detail, and proficiency in Microsoft Office required.
We offer a competitive salary with an excellent benefits package. Qualified candidates must apply online: Click here to apply.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected status.
Posted: 1/12/22
Healthcare Data Management Analyst
(Naperville with remote work-from-home options)
The Illinois Health and Hospital Association seeks a Healthcare Data Management Analyst to analyze healthcare and other related data to support internal staff and member requests. Manage multiple datasets by designing, developing, and maintaining data extractions and transformations using SAS. Develop business intelligence visualization and outputs to support requests, projects, and other initiatives, using SAS and/or Tableau.
Bachelor’s degree required. Master’s degree preferred. At least two years of analyst experience with a skill set that includes organizing, analyzing, and disseminating significant amounts of information with attention to detail and accuracy. In addition, at least two years experience in data management, including extraction, transformation, loading, validation/testing, and structuring of data. Knowledge of hospitals and healthcare is required. Knowledge of healthcare data required that includes patient-level claims with ICD-10 and CPT preferred. Demonstrated proficiency with SAS required, Tableau preferred. A high level of problem solving and decision-making skills are required. Must have excellent communication skills, including the ability to translate technical information to non-technical audiences. Critical thinking as well as multi-tasking skills, ability to manage multiple projects, and time management skills. Must have ability to work independently and in a team environment. Minimal travel.
We offer a competitive salary with an excellent benefits package, along with an opportunity to contribute in a collaborative and creative environment. Qualified candidates must apply online: Click here to apply.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected status.
Posted: 12/3/21
Professional Liability Assistant Underwriter
(Naperville with remote work-from-home options)
The Illinois Health and Hospital Association seeks an Assistant Underwriter to provide additional support to the underwriter in underwriting of the physician and hospital professional liability programs and services external insurance placements.
Bachelor’s degree required. Related experience may be substituted for degree. Must possess Illinois Producers license or obtain license within first year of employment. Strong written and verbal communication skills with a keen ability to communicate technical information in a concise manner. Exhibit high degree of professionalism, and possess solid interpersonal, and customer service skills. Exceptional attention to detail, organizational skills and the ability to thrive during peak seasonal workload times. Proficiency in Microsoft office suite.
We offer a competitive salary with an excellent benefits package. Qualified candidates must apply online: Click here to apply.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected status.
Posted: 11/23/21
Lost Time Workers’ Compensation Adjuster/Territory Representative
(Naperville with remote work-from-home options)
The Illinois Health and Hospital Association seeks a Territory Representative responsible for the administration of lost time/indemnity workers' compensation claims including but not limited to conducting a thorough investigation, managing medical care, and working towards final claims closure.
Medical only workers’ compensation experience, required, with experience with lost time/indemnity claims, Bachelor’s degree, and/or a certificate in a related insurance program, preferred. Ability to independently multi-task in a fast paced environment in the management of claims. Demonstrate independence and critical thinking that leads to appropriate judgment in the management of workers’ compensation claims, along with a strong understanding of medical information and State Workers’ Compensation Acts. Possess excellent oral and written communication skills, a strong attention to detail, as well as the ability to work well with others and be a positive team player. Adaptability to meet ever-changing needs of clients as well as an intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office. Routine travel is required.
We offer a competitive salary with an excellent benefits package. Qualified candidates must apply online: Click here to apply.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected status.
Posted: 11/16/21
IHA Equal Employment Policy
Each person is evaluated on the basis of individual skill and merit without regard to:
- Race, color, creed or ancestry;
- Religion;
- Sex, including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions;
- Sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status;
- Age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, physical and mental disability, criminal record;
- Genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, status with respect to receiving public assistance, domestic violence victim status;
- A disabled, special, recently separated, active duty wartime, campaign badge, Armed Forces service medal veteran; or
- Any other characteristics protected under applicable law.
This policy governs all aspects of employment at IHA, including, but not limited to: recruitment, advertising, selection, hiring, training, promotion, upgrade, demotion, transfer, layoff, discharge, return from layoff, leaves of absence, performance evaluation, rate of pay, other compensation and fringe benefits and selection for training, including apprenticeship, at all levels of employment.
IHA will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.
IHA Diversity and Inclusion Statement
Working collaboratively is how we do our work. Therefore, fostering openness and inclusiveness in the workplace is not only the right thing to do, it’s a strategic imperative.
Our work spans a diverse membership, stakeholders, and groups of employees. Together, we represent a wide variety of unique individuals working across varied disciplines and locations.
We believe that promoting a diverse, inclusive working environment enhances productivity, creates personal and professional opportunities, and unleashes each individual’s full potential and fuels innovation.
We weave inclusiveness and personal empowerment into the very fabric of our organizational culture.