Accreditation Project Manager

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ChristianaCare is one of the country's most dynamic healthcare organizations, centered on improving health outcomes, making high-quality care more accessible, and lowering healthcare costs. ChristianaCare includes an extensive network of outpatient services, home health care, urgent care centers, three hospitals (1,299 beds), a free-standing emergency department, a Level I trauma center and a Level III neonatal intensive care unit, a comprehensive stroke center and regional centers of excellence in heart and vascular care, cancer care, and women's health. It also includes the pioneering Gene Editing Institute and was rated by IDG Computerworld as one of the nation's Best Places to Work in IT. ChristianaCare is a nonprofit teaching health system with more than 260 residents and fellows. It is continually ranked by U.S. News & World Report as the Best Hospital. With the unique CareVio data-powered care coordination service and a focus on population health and value-based care, ChristianaCare is shaping the future of health care.

ChristianaCare Offers

• Full Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, etc.
• Two retirement planning offerings, including 403(b) with company contributions
• Generous paid time off with annual roll-over and opportunities to cash out
• 12-week paid parental leave
• Incredible Work/Life benefits including annual membership to care.com, access to backup care services for dependents through Care@Work, retirement planning services, financial coaching, fitness and wellness reimbursement, and great discounts through several vendors for hotels, rental cars, theme parks, shows, sporting events, movie tickets and much more!

About This Position

ChristianaCare is searching for an Accreditation Project Manager for Inpatient Authorization Delegation to oversee the planning, execution, monitoring, and optimization of projects related to inpatient utilization management (UM) and delegated authorization functions. This role ensures all the work done by the Utilization Management department meets all regulatory, contractual, and operational requirements for inpatient authorization processes. The position collaborates closely with clinical leadership, compliance, IT, and external partners to maintain high-quality, timely, and compliant inpatient authorization and review operations.

To be successful in this role, the right candidate must have:

• Previous experience working in healthcare accreditations
• Experience managing, auditing, and maintaining compliance with healthcare industry-specific standards
• Data Analysis skills are a strong preference, but not a requirement

Principal duties and responsibilities:

Project Management & Operational Leadership.

• Organize and support UM projects as assigned. Includes organizing project scope, expenses, timelines, task lists, training, testing and go live plans. Communication with stakeholders, and maintenance of project files.
• At project closure, coordinates a smooth transition to support operations, including effectively transferring relevant knowledge and operational materials to designated staff, as requested by department leadership.
• Act as a liaison between system users and technical teams, translating user needs into technical specifications.
• Lead end‑to‑end project management for initiatives related to inpatient authorization workflows, system enhancements, and process improvements.
• Develop project plans, timelines, risk logs, and communication strategies to ensure successful execution.
• Coordinate cross‑functional teams including UM nurses, medical directors, IT analysts, compliance, and provider relations.
• Facilitate project meetings, document decisions, and ensure accountability for deliverables.
• Monitor project performance metrics and escalate risks or barriers to leadership.

Delegation Oversight & Compliance.

• Oversee UM requirements related to regulatory and compliance requirements, including CMS, NCQA, and health plan policies.
• Support or lead delegation audits, including pre‑delegation, annual audits, and ongoing monitoring.
• Track corrective action plans (CAPs), validate remediation, and ensure timely closure of findings.
• Maintain documentation of delegation agreements, audit results, and compliance reporting.
• Ensure delegated entities follow evidence‑based criteria (e.g., InterQual, MCG) and meet turnaround time (TAT) standards.

Inpatient Authorization Program Support.

• Monitor inpatient au