Funding Manager, West Coast

Why join us?

We’re on a mission to empower people with disabilities to do what they once did or never thought possible. As the world-leader in assistive communication solutions, we empower our customers to express themselves, connect with the world, and live richer lives.

At Tobii Dynavox, you can grow your career within a dynamic, global company that has a clear, impactful purpose - with the flexibility to also do what truly matters to you outside of work. What’s more, you’ll be part of a work culture where collaboration is the norm and individuality is welcomed.

As a member of our team, you’ll have the power to make it happen. You’ll solve challenges, deliver solutions and develop new, efficient processes that make a direct impact on our customers’ lives.

The candidate must live in Pacific, Mountain or Central time zones.

JOB SUMMARY:

• The Funding Manager is responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the funded sales, repair, and rental order pipeline Supports the attainment of revenue goals by ensuring that funding cases are processed in accordance with third party criteria on a timely basis while achieving both order volume and funding packet quality. Leads Funding operations within district, drive stakeholder collaboration, and implement strategic improvements to ensure compliance and revenue growth.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversee all facets of the daily operation of the Funding Department ensuring compliance with state and federal laws, policies, and regulations.

• Supervise, train, coach, and mentor staff. Communicate and lead the team to meet revenue and forecasting goals.

• Initiate and monitor action plans when business results are not meeting established operational targets or indicate future operational performance issues

• Innovative mindset to create new, effective solutions

• Maintain internal controls over funded sales pipeline and monitor incoming funding requests, third party submissions, authorization approvals, and order processing ensuring compliance with established policies and procedures.

• Actively engage in process improvement initiatives and ensure that established policies and procedures are implemented and sustained

• Respond to escalated issues involving customer inquiries, sales staff concerns and third-party payers

• Help to drive and track KPI’s and monthly sales goals across the department.

• Communicate frequently with employees, management staff, field staff, SLP’s, billing/collections insurance provider personnel, educational or government institutions, clients, and family members on funding requirements and authorization requests.

• Assist the Director of Funding in the development of new initiatives to drive top line sales growth, reduce cycle time, and improve inter-departmental operations

• Provide education support on the funding process and communicate funding related problems with third party payers and changes in funding requirements. Update funding policies and procedures as warranted.

• Perform various other duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor Degree and 5+ years’ experience in funding authorization or supervision preferred

• Previous management or leadership experience preferred.

COMMUNICATION SKILLS:

• Strong Oral and written communication skills

• Strong Presentation skills

• Interpersonal, collaboration, and teaming skills

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (CONTINUED)

COMPUTER OR TECHICAL SKILLS:

• MS Office Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, Teams/Zoom

OTHER SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:

• Adaptability: Easily adjusts to changing demands and maintains composure under stress

• Problem-solving: Analyzes complex situations and implements effective solutions

• Initiative: Takes proactive actions to achieve goals and drive improvements

• Leadership: Inspires and guides teams, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous development

• Ability to perform multiple functions both quickly and effectively while achieving results

• Able to work independently and maintain composure during stressful situations

• Ability to support and engage staff remotely/virtually

• Ability to lead change

• Problem solving skills

• Strategic planning, organized, technology focused

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• See, talk, and hear

• Able to sit, stand, walk, and reach

• Ability to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds

WORK ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS:

• Able to work at a desk for prolonged periods of time

• Moderate noise level

• Some travel is required

Apply today!

We believe in empowering individuals - including our own employees - to reach their full potential. So, if you want to change lives while growing your own career, we’d love to hear from you.

Where we stand:

We believe diversity not only enriches our workplace culture, but also gives us a strategic advantage. Working with people from a variety of backgrounds and perspectives helps us all become better communicators, better problem solvers, and better human beings. Our differences make us stronger.

Tobii Dynavox values equality of opportunity, human dignity, and racial/ethnic and cultural diversity. Tobii Dynavox does not discriminate against individuals on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, veteran status, ancestry, or national or ethnic origin.

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