Grant Writer II at Abarca Health

Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States

Abarca Health Logo
$58,240 – $87,360Compensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Healthcare, Non-ProfitIndustries

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in healthcare, business, social sciences, English or journalism, political science or related field
  • 4-6 years relevant writing and prospect research experience (preferred)
  • Visual acuity adequate to perform position duties
  • Ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds
  • Commitment to Avera’s mission, vision, core values, and social principles
  • Uphold Avera’s standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE)
  • Maintain confidentiality
  • Work effectively in a team environment
  • Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards (e.g., CMS)

Responsibilities

  • Research, identify and develop relationships with private, corporate and public funders to acquire and retain grant dollars through written proposal development for Avera Health and Avera partner facilities and communities
  • Manage processes related to the completion of grant proposals for Avera Health and Avera partner facilities and communities
  • Provide grant management and oversight of awarded projects after funding is secured
  • Assist Avera affiliated clinical researchers with identifying funding opportunities, completing and submitting research proposals in conjunction with the Avera Research Institute staff
  • Participate in Objective Review Committees pertaining to rural health policy, rural health care, rural economic development and health related research
  • Assist health care leaders and community representatives in completing community assessments, market analysis and research surveys for rural based initiatives and grant funding
  • Manage long-term and short-term projects and programs that enhance the Mission of Avera and the Avera Rural Health Institute
  • Collect and maintain accurate documentation of awarded, pending and closed awards to support reporting and audit requirements
  • Secure funding through private and corporate foundations and public agencies by developing written applications and proposals, working in collaboration with Avera partner facilities
  • Assist with and at times lead project development through ongoing communication, facilitation, collaboration, and direction, as well as develop, write, and manage grant applications for Avera Rural Health Institute committed projects
  • Initiate and cultivate relationships with funders to increase support and strengthen resources throughout the Avera Health System

Skills

Grant Writing
Proposal Development
Fundraising
Relationship Building
Grant Management
Research
Project Management
Community Assessment
Market Analysis
Rural Health Policy

Abarca Health

Pharmacy Benefit Management services provider

About Abarca Health

Abarca Health provides Pharmacy Benefit Management (PBM) services, focusing on flexible and user-friendly solutions for health plans, employers, and government programs like Medicare and Medicaid. Its main product, the Darwin platform, allows clients to quickly implement and modify benefit designs while ensuring compliance with regulations. Abarca Health manages over $5.3 billion in drug spend and processes 100 million prescription claims annually, offering additional services like home delivery for prescriptions. The company's goal is to deliver exceptional service and innovative solutions in the PBM market.

Aventura, FloridaHeadquarters
2005Year Founded
VENTURE_UNKNOWNCompany Stage
HealthcareIndustries
501-1,000Employees

Benefits

PTO
Parental leave
Work flexibility
Health insurance
Wellness stipend
401k
Tuition reimbursement
Leadership development programs

Risks

Increased competition from Amazon Pharmacy and Mark Cuban's Cost Plus Drug Company.
Growing focus on specialty drugs may require platform adaptation.
Shift towards price transparency could pressure Abarca's pricing models.

Differentiation

Abarca Health's Darwin platform is highly adaptable and user-friendly.
The company offers innovative programs like Triple S en Casa for home delivery.
Abarca Health ensures compliance with ever-changing healthcare regulations.

Upsides

Abarca transitioned two million members to Darwin in 18 months, showing operational efficiency.
Collaboration with Blue Shield of California boosts Abarca's reputation in the PBM sector.
Recognition as a top IT workplace attracts top talent, driving innovation.

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