Value-Based Reimbursement Specialist id-18335

JOB SUMMARY

 

This job is responsible for key strategic initiatives for the Markets and Provider Transformation Organization supporting the matrixed teams that engage providers enrolled in the Organization’s value-based reimbursement programs and continuous improvement models. The incumbent plays different potential roles on a given project, to include elements of project leadership, problem-solving, data analytics, team development, communication, implementation, and project management.

The incumbent often plays a central role in the development and execution of the strategy for a given initiative for transformation of workflows resulting in outstanding performance in the Organization’s value-based reimbursement programs ensuring that ROI targets as set by the Organization are met or exceeded.

The position collaborates with various teams within data analytics and infrastructure to support the creation, optimization, and maintenance of self-service resources for providers, entities, and health systems within these programs. Works on multiple projects and has exposure to all parts of the Organization, and will play a supportive role in planning, communicating, and managing the market strategy.

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ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Participate in the development of strategic plans for the Enterprise and Markets and Provider Transformation and the key BU's for the Organization’s value-based reimbursement programs and continuous improvement models. Lead or support key strategic initiatives across Enterprise and Markets and Provider Transformation for the Organization’s value-based reimbursement programs and continuous improvement models. Role will vary depending on initiative, but will include elements of team leadership, problem-solving, data analysis, project management, communication, implementation, and provider and/or provider-facing team education support. Will participate on a portfolio of projects.
  • Serve as a subject matter expert working in concert with provider-facing teams to explain new programs and results to key provider partners as needed. Collaborate on product development and the creation, optimization, and maintenance of a self-service platform for providers, entities, and health systems within the Organization’s value-based reimbursement programs for both the commercial and government business with a focus on enterprise goals including but not limited to Government Markets (STARS, ACA, CHIP, Medicaid DE) and Enterprise Quality, Safety, and Values (Health Outcomes Measures). Provide actionable opportunities in provider transformation aimed at high-quality, cost-effective care while improving patient outcomes. 
  • Provide consultative workflow transformation and training/education services to matrixed teams supporting providers enrolled in the organization's value-based reimbursement programs. Strong knowledge of risk adjustment methodologies and reporting/regulatory requirements and CMS Stars rating measures including HEDIS, CAHPS, Pharmacy, HOS, PQA, PQRS.
  • Support  development of the overall conceptualization, strategy alignment, and high-level design of new value-based reimbursement models for PCPs, specialists, and health systems across the Organization's footprint, based on deep understanding and knowledge of trends in other areas of the country with both government and private payers. Programs will include but not be limited to pay-for-value programs, episode payments, prospective bundled payments, gain share and risk share models and will be implemented for the Organization's Medicare Advantage, Medicaid, ACA, and commercial populations with the goal of maximizing quality while reducing healthcare costs.
  • Support the identification of initiative impacts with other strategic initiatives to ensure alignment of the overall strategy to support the quintuple aim. 
  • Provide feedback and collaborate with the analytics team to ensure data points are accurate and provide meaningful, actionable data. Provide support to matrixed teams in the use of predictive analytic tools, user interfaces, population health management tools and other data-based platforms endorsed by the Organization.
  • Support the team in identifying, clarifying, and resolving complex issues critical to the success of the initiative and play a role in shaping the culture and skill set of the Markets and Provider Transformation Organization.
  • Other duties as assigned or requested.

 

EXPERIENCE

Required

  • 5 years of Work experience in the primary care and the ambulatory care environment, healthcare insurance industry, healthcare administration in primary care, or healthcare consulting in primary care or population health management.
  • 3 years of experience in data analysis, interpretation, and outcomes strategic plan development.
  • 1 year experience with Medicare STARS, Medicaid HEDIS, risk revenue value streams, and population health management.

 

Preferred

  • 7 years of experience in managed care, primary care management or other clinical setting.
  • Experience  in Lean, Six Sigma, TQI, TQC or other quality management certification.
  • Experience  in health plan provider network performance management, population health management, continuous improvement, or provider engagement models
  • Experience influencing change in complex organizational systems.

 

SKILLS

  • Must be able to effectively resolve issues and problems across all areas of the corporation, by understanding corporate strategies, policy, and scope of authority
  • Because of the broad impact of decisions that are made, must be knowledgeable and sensitive to many internal and external corporate issues
  • Aptitude for a high visibility position demanding integrity, uncompromising professionalism, diplomacy and conflict management
  • Basic project management skills
  • Proactive in driving change and continuous improvement
  • Demonstrated influencing and teamwork skills
  • Strong quantitative, analytical, and time management skills
  • Demonstrates a deep understanding of primary care practice operations and workflow across the continuum of variability in primary care and experience in managing provider and administrative leadership relationships
  • Superior written and verbal communication skills and listening skills
  • Ability to adapt engagement strategies to meet market needs


EDUCATION

Required

  • Bachelors in Clinical or healthcare industry discipline OR relevant experience and/or education as determined by the company in lieu of bachelor's degree

 

Preferred

  • Masters

 

LICENSES or CERTIFICATIONS

Required

  • None

 

Preferred

  • None


Language (Other than English):

None

 

Travel Requirement:

Less than 25%

 

PHYSICAL, MENTAL DEMANDS and WORKING CONDITIONS

 

Position Type

Office- or Remote-based

 

Teaches / trains others

Occasionally

 

Travel from the office to various work sites or from site-to-site

Rarely

 

Works primarily out-of-the office selling products/services (sales employees)

Never

 

Physical work site required

Occasionally

 

Lifting: up to 10 pounds

Constantly

 

Lifting: 10 to 25 pounds

Occasionally

 

Lifting: 25 to 50 pounds

Rarely

 

Disclaimer: The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job.

Compliance Requirement: This job adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies.


As a component of job responsibilities, employees may have access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times.  In connection with this, all employees must comply with both the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures as well as all data security guidelines established within the Company’s Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy. 

Furthermore, it is every employee’s responsibility to comply with the company’s Code of Business Conduct. This includes but is not limited to adherence to applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations as well as company policies and training requirements.

Pay Range Minimum:

$67,500.00

 

Pay Range Maximum:

$126,000.00

 

Base pay is determined by a variety of factors including a candidate’s qualifications, experience, and expected contributions, as well as internal peer equity, market, and business considerations.  The displayed salary range does not reflect any geographic differential Highmark may apply for certain locations based upon comparative markets.

 

Highmark Health and its affiliates prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on any category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

 

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