Manager, Performance Measures & Analysis

The American Academy of Dermatology is seeking a Manager, Performance Measurement & Analysis (Remote) responsible for managing the performance measurement activities and initiatives within the Academy including but not limited to maintenance of quality measures, design and administration of the psychometric testing of quality measures, and analysis and interpretation of testing results. Work collaboratively with the relevant governance structures and departments to achieve relevant strategic initiative objectives. Monitor the activities of, liaise with, and support representatives of external stakeholder organizations.

About Us:

The American Academy of Dermatology (Academy), founded in 1938, is the largest, most influential, and most representative of all dermatologic associations. A sister organization to the Academy, the American Academy of Dermatology Association is the resource for government affairs, health policy and practice information for dermatologists, and plays a major role in formulating policies that can enhance the quality of dermatologic care.

With a membership of more than 21,180 members worldwide, the Academy is committed to: advancing the diagnosis and medical, surgical, and cosmetic treatment of the skin, hair, and nails; advocating high standards in clinical practice, education, and research in dermatology; and supporting and enhancing patient care for a lifetime of healthier skin.

To learn more about the Academy please visit our website at www.aad.org, or follow us on these social media outlets:

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Responsibilities:

• Manage measure maintenance and measure endorsement. This includes communication, edits, and review with CMS for AAD measure maintenance, endorsement, and submitting measures for CMS MIPS program inclusion. Staff will manage edits to webpages and resource documents with yearly measure updates and inform staff and DataDerm of measure changes and updates.

• Plan, organize and monitor development of a measure set. Conduct the review of evidence to support measures, working closely with physician workgroup members and vendors. Provide detailed background searches and literature reviews. Investigate data gaps (though literature reviews and review of clinical guidelines) for draft measures. Research for analogous measures and ascertain the level of evidence for measures through grading relevant guidelines, primary research and meta-analyses. Compile ICD/ CPT codes related to the draft measures. Identify data trends, gaps, patterns within data on dermatologic care from literature reviews and interpret the findings of to develop materials to inform the AAD's measure development work.

• Collaborate with DataDerm staff to conduct exploratory data analysis to identify data gaps, trends, and patterns in dermatological clinical care that can inform performance improvement efforts and measure development priorities.

• Represent the organization and advocate for dermatology-developed performance measures and other clinical standards in forums related to performance measurement, quality improvement, and incorporation of relevant elements in health information technology (HIT) systems.

• Maintain relationships with the key stakeholders in quality, performance measure development and implementation. These stakeholders include, but are not limited to, AQA, NQF, NCQA, Battelle, CMS, health systems, payers, accreditation organizations, government agencies, and the employer community.

• Provide overall support to assigned councils, committees, task forces, and workgroups in conjunction with the chairs of these organizational groups. This includes coordinating meetings and conference calls, drafting programs/strategies to be discussed on the agenda, conducting email ballots or feedback requests, and tracking follow-ups. Staff will develop and maintain knowledge of the committee's area of expertise and work effectively and cooperatively with volunteers.

• Assist the Associate Director, Quality Innovation with recommending, designing, and determining appropriate strategic and financial goals that relate to the department and the overall Academy mission. Develop and implement programs to fulfill these goals.

• Additional projects as assigned. This includes responding to member phone and email inquiries, reviewing data analysis work of measures testing vendors, recruiting and communicating with testing sites and quality pilot participants.

Requirements:

• Master's degree required (policy, public health, statistics or epidemiology preferred).

• Three to four years' experience developing/writing/testing performance measurements, preferably in the healthcare space (e.g. PCPI, NQF) is essential.

• Familiarity with measurement principles (specifications [numerator, denominator, measure exceptions, etc.]; assessing/grading evidence, usability, etc.) is a prerequisite.

• Ability to perform various psychometric tests (reliability, validity, etc.) required. Experience with statistical software required (i.e. SAS, STATA, SPSS).

• Understanding the environment as it relates to the development and implementation of performance measures and other quality measurement processes.

• Understanding of Medicare's MIPS program and other pay for performance programs. Understanding the different uses of performance measures (for both accountability and quality improvement purposes) and their working relationship with evidence-based guidelines of care, maintenance of certification, and payment.

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy is needed along with analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

• Understanding of data collection and processing.

• Ability to conduct keyword searches of library databases.

• Ability to work with volunteer dermatologists on complex issues and represent the specialty when necessary.

• Ability to execute projects under minimal supervision. Must have good organizational skills.

• Ability to juggle multiple deadlines. Experience gaining consensus within a group.

• Analytical skills.

We offer a competitive compensation plan and benefits package including medical/dental/vision/life insurance as well as a matching retirement contribution, tuition reimbursement, bonus program, pension plan, paid vacation/medical/personal days, work-life balance, recognition program and casual work environment. More information about our compensation and benefits can be reviewed on the detailed job ad on our website.

The Academy offers a hybrid work environment; providing time in the office for in-person collaboration and the opportunity to work remotely for focus time. We are building a workplace where our employees are excited to come to work every day because of the culture that we are creating together - one of respect, transparency, and collaboration. A workplace in which we demonstrate care and commitment, celebration, community, and focused learning that contributes to the mission of advancing excellence in dermatologic care.

The Academy offers a comfortable working environment where key contributors are valued for their performance and teamwork -- compensation (base salary/bonus opportunity) and benefits are very competitive. This is a fully remote positions and we can only accept candidates who have residency in the following states: Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin, Washington DC, Virginia, Maryland.

For immediate consideration please apply online at www.aad.org, scroll to the bottom of the page and follow the Employment link. EOE M/F/D/V