Clinical Initiatives Manager – Home Health & Hospice

Tucson, AZ office office Clinical Initiatives Manager – Home Health & Hospice Dependable Health Services | Full-Time | Hybrid Department: Clinical Operations Reports To: Chief Clinical Officer Drive Clinical Excellence. Improve Efficiency. Make an Impact. Dependable Health Services is seeking an experienced, analytical, and results-driven Clinical Initiatives Manager to support our Home Health and Hospice divisions. This leadership position focuses on managing clinical expenditures, improving resource utilization, identifying cost-saving opportunities, and strengthening operational performance—all while maintaining exceptional patient care and regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of Home Health and Hospice operations, healthcare financial management, and Medicare reimbursement requirements. What You'll Do Monitor and analyze clinical expenses, including pharmacy, medical supplies, durable medical equipment (DME), staffing, and contracted services.Identify cost-saving opportunities and implement strategies to improve operational efficiency.Evaluate Hospice medication and equipment utilization to ensure appropriate, cost-effective practices.Monitor Home Health episode costs, clinical resource utilization, and operational profitability.Review vendor expenses, billing discrepancies, and opportunities for contract improvements.Collaborate with clinical leadership, Finance, and interdisciplinary teams to improve financial performance.Support Hospice admission pre-bill reviews and timely Benefits Addendums to help prevent technical denials.Develop performance reports, track key metrics, and present recommendations to executive leadership.Partner with Quality Assurance teams to maintain Medicare compliance and quality patient outcomes.Support community partnerships and organizational growth initiatives. What We're Looking For 3–5 years of experience in Home Health, Hospice, or related healthcare operationsExperience in clinical cost management, budgeting, or healthcare financial analysis preferredStrong understanding of Medicare Home Health and Hospice reimbursement and regulationsExcellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skillsProficiency in Microsoft Excel, electronic medical records, and reporting systemsAbility to collaborate effectively with clinical and executive leadershipStrong communication skills and a commitment to quality, patient-centered care Why Join Dependable? Full-time leadership opportunityHybrid work arrangementCompetitive compensationComprehensive benefits packageSupportive and collaborative leadership teamOpportunity to influence operational performance and organizational growth Make a Difference Beyond the Bedside! At Dependable Health Services, we believe responsible resource management and exceptional patient care go hand in hand. If you're passionate about improving healthcare operations, maximizing resources, and supporting clinical excellence, we'd love to hear from you! Apply today and help shape the future of Home Health and Hospice at Dependable Health Services! Dependable Health Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. #IND4