Medicare Advantage Health & Risk Programs Manager

Summary

Oversees direct coaching support to a physician/provider practices to make improvements in systems and delivery of care, especially risk adjustment and population health management. Ensures establishment and maintenance of excellent relationships with network hospitals, physician and/or designated practices, and their representatives. Leads activities related to outreach and coaching support to designated MA risk adjustment practices. Leads project quality measurement, reporting, and communications activities. Plans detailed special projects and leads Quality Improvement (QI) project planning teams and workgroups. Provides direct QI coaching to practices as needed, and/or will work in partnership with any existing practice or health system QI coaches (where they exist) to build QI capacity within practices to meet improvement goals.

Description

Job Summary:

• The Manager of MA Health and Risk programs is a visible role with the responsibility of coordinating activities for risk adjustment and other related programs. Taking a population health approach, the ideal candidate will be able to act independently and roll-up their sleeves to develop project plans, review data worksheets, evaluate medical record documentation, stay informed of CMS/OIG regulations and draw insights about the health data of Medicare Advantage members. The candidate in this role should be comfortable speaking at internal meetings, reporting to executives in a concise manner and engaging with external healthcare providers. The candidate should be willing to coach and motivate direct reports to excel at duties and achieve corporate goals. The ideal candidate will be energetic, promote positivity and be able to build professional relationships across the company. The position offers career growth and development at a well-respected company including direct engagement with Medicare Advantage leadership.

What You'll Do:

• Ensures establishment and maintenance of excellent relationships with provider organizations.

• Leads activities related to outreach and serves as liaison to provider organizations and physician practices for assigned programs.

• Assures compliance with established quality program standards.

• Coach practices in the collection and management of relevant program data.

• Analyzes trends regarding practice performance to inform coaching plans and opportunities for shared learning events.

• Prepares and submits various reports to management.

• Works with other relevant provider organizations and statewide groups, as applicable, to coordinate and align quality improvement efforts.

• Plans detailed special projects and leads project planning teams and workgroups using various continuous QI tools and methodologies.

• Recommends courses of action to management in the development and completion of special projects requiring quality and process improvement skills.

• Supports integration with other related initiatives.

• Identifies and facilitates opportunities to integrate project with other QI initiatives.

• Develops and disseminates relevant project materials, communications, surveys, etc.

• Provides direct practice facilitation and QI coaching to practice teams, ongoing training, consultation and monitoring to facilitate practice redesign and/or other QI improvements for designated practices.

• Provides support to existing practice coaches where those exist with ultimate goal of developing QI capacity of practice team to make improvements in practice operations and/or clinical quality.

• Develops relationships and works with consumer organizations as appropriate.

• Identifies and shares best practices through webinars, website and/or QI learning sessions.

• Stays abreast of new developments and industry trends related to best practices in clinical QI and practice transformation.

• Creates educational materials (webinars, brochures, etc.) for providers and conducts provider training as needed.

• Makes presentations to individuals and groups as indicated.

• Ensures appropriate communication with key stakeholders.

• Works with health program staff to create and update web-based communications and information.

• Contributes to health programs and project communications as appropriate.

• Work environment is the typical office environment may involve minimal travel.

• This position is required to be in office (Columbia, SC) at least two (2) days a week

To Qualify for This Position, You'll Need:

• Bachelor's degree OR Four (4) years job related work experience OR Associate's and Two (2) years job related work experience

• Six (6) years of healthcare system management, quality improvement, provider network, health claims management or a combination of these. Two (2) years' experience with direct health programs. Two (2) years project coordination experience. Leadership experience. (all may be concurrent).

• Knowledge/understanding of automated medical management systems and claims processing systems.

• Experience in health care office environment with demonstrated responsibility for process improvement and quality improvement.

• Knowledge of quality improvement concepts, and ability to learn models and methods including clinical practice transformation models and methods.

• Excellent verbal communication and presentation skills.

• Ability to demonstrate excellent writing and written communication skills.

• Excellent relationship management skills.

• Ability to work independently and to collaborate with teams of individuals in diverse settings, with solution-oriented approach.

• Good judgment.

• Strong leadership skills.

• Demonstrated customer service and organizational skills.

• Ability to persuade, negotiate, or influence others.

• Analytical or critical thinking skills.

• Ability to handle confidential or sensitive information with discretion.

• Working knowledge of project management tools.

• Microsoft Office.

We Prefer That You Have:

• Population Health OR Clinical Background OR Data Analyst OR Health Economics OR Stats/Mathematics OR Project Management.

What Blue Can Do For You:

Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match

• Subsidized health plans and free vision coverage

• Life insurance

• Paid annual leave - the longer you work here, the more you earn

• Nine paid holidays

• On-site cafeterias and fitness centers in major locations

• Wellness programs and a healthy lifestyle premium discount

• Tuition assistance

• Service recognition

What to Expect Next:

After submitting your application, our recruiting team members will review your resume to ensure you meet the qualifications. This may include a brief telephone interview or email communication with our recruiter to verify resume specifics and salary requirements. Management will be conducting interviews with those candidates who qualify, with prioritization given to those candidates who demonstrate the preferred qualifications.

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