Population Health Strategist

Alera Group

Chicago, Illinois

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Biology, Biomedicine, Brokerage, Business Support, Coaching, Communication Skills, Computer Skills, Consulting, Customer Satisfaction, Customer Support/Service, Detail Oriented, Disease Prevention and Control, Financial Reporting, Health Science, Healthcare, Managed Care, Mentoring, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Product Family, Microsoft Word, Needs Assessment, Organizational Skills, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Public Health, Sales Management, Set Goals, Strategic Planning, Team Player, Time Management, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Chicago, Illinois
POSTED
25 days ago
OVERVIEW

Vital Incite, an Alera Group company, is looking to add a Population Health Strategist to their team.

About Alera Group
Alera Group was founded in 2017 and has grown to become the 14th largest broker of U.S. business. We are passionate about our clients' success in the areas of Employee Benefits, Property and Casualty Insurance, and Financial Services. With a network of offices nationwide, our commitment to collaboration allows us to offer national resources combined with local service.

Why Alera Group
  • Make an Impact: Your work supports businesses and individuals in protecting what matters most.
  • Grow With Us: We invest in development, mentorship, and long-term career growth.
  • The Collaborative Way: We believe in accountability, teamwork, and shared success across all offices and lines of business.
  • National Strength. Local Heart: Scale, resources, and expertise - with relationships that feel personal.
RESPONSIBILITIES

Position Summary:

The Population Health Strategist reports directly to the VP of Strategic Consulting and supports Vital Incite's mission by using specialized knowledge and skills obtained through education, experience, training and/or certification to service, manage, and advise clients with population health and wellness strategies. The Population Health Strategist will provide oversight and direction of the programs, people, activities, communications and/or vendor solutions to achieve established wellness goals. The position involves extensive research and ongoing analysis of the target community and vendor options as well as strong communication skills and attention to details. The goal is to help employers achieve their medical spend and/or health goals.

Essential Responsibilities:

  • Overseeing and consulting on Population Health objectives for assigned clients
  • Ensuring overall satisfaction of each client, including managing appropriate client expectations
  • Identifying results in the clients' data that illustrate the impact of programs, as well as trends in healthcare utilization, and presenting them in a format that motivates employers towards improved outcomes
  • Understanding and reporting on all programs in place for each employer group
  • Providing in-depth research as requested from clients to establish objective strategies
  • Understanding all available vendor options, as well as presenting suggestions to employers for vendor options as they relate to biometric screening, health coaching, onsite education, disease management, social determinants of health, and pending population health needs
  • Assisting employers, or advisors, to ensure the correct data is received for appropriate reporting
  • Suggesting potential next steps and goals for each employer group
  • Educating the advisor, or employer, on the meaning of the population health reports
  • Working with data team to determine new reporting needs and fulfilling requests for ad hoc reports
  • Performing other duties and responsibilities as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS

Education:
  • Bachelor's degree required with a concentration in Public Health, Social, Biology Biomedical, Health Sciences or related medical discipline is desired

Experience:
  • Minimum three (3) years of clinical and managerial experience working in a healthcare system or managed care organization
  • Demonstrated experience in the design, management, and execution of corporate wellness programs
  • Demonstrates a complete understanding and ability to run reports independently
  • Experience in developing, overseeing, and managing employer health and wellness programs
  • Experience in public health communications
  • Experience in public speaking and presentation of reports

Skills:
  • Strong organizational and time management skills
  • Strong communication skills, written and written
  • Excellent Microsoft computer skills (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • Works well both independently or as part of a team
  • Energetic, flexible, collaborative, and proactive; an individual who can professionally and positively impact both internal, as well as external clients and customers
  • Passion for Vital Incite's mission and ongoing commitment to outstanding customer service
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

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Alera Group