Senior Clinical Quality Performance Specialist

AmeriHealth Caritas

Manchester, NH(remote)

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Business Analysis, Clinical Practices/Protocols, Clinical Support, Communication Skills, Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (CAHPS), Data Analysis, Diversity, Financial Analysis, Health Plan, Healthcare Effectiveness Data and Information Set (HEDIS), Healthcare Quality, Interpersonal Skills, Managed Care, Mentoring, Microsoft Excel, National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA), Organizational Development/Management, Organizational Skills, Performance Management, Philosophy, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Preventive Medicine, Process Analysis, Process Improvement, Project Evaluation, Project Planning, Project/Program Management, Quality Assurance, Quality Management, Registered Nurse (RN), Reporting Skills, Root Cause Analysis, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Manchester, NH
POSTED
Today
Role Overview: The Senior Clinical Quality Performance Specialist is responsible for overseeing, designing, and implementing quality initiatives, identifying root causes, establishing and executing work plans to implement effective interventions. The position is grounded in data analytics skills in order to work collaboratively with providers, members, and internal departments across the organization to conduct ongoing processes that identify opportunities for quality, service, and clinical improvement. Manages activities related to plan accreditation, preventive health improvement, business analysis, and clinical and service quality improvement, including state withholds, Healthcare Effectiveness Data and Information Set (HEDIS), and Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (CAHPS). Also supports the organization’s quality improvement philosophy and promotes the use of quality improvement (QI) tools in decision-making.


Work Arrangement:


+ Remote - This position is fully remote; however, the associate must work during Eastern Standard Time (EST) hours.


Responsibilities:


+ Provide key data analysis and critical thinking for the development and assessment of quality improvement project interventions.

+ Develop reports and analyses, and present findings to the Quality Committee for input and direction.

+ Support HEDIS and Clinical Practice Guidelines.

+ Support accreditation activities and clinical quality performance improvement initiatives.

+ Perform ad-hoc analyses of underperforming processes by collaborating with Subject Matter Experts (SME) and internal stakeholders to define current processes and recommend improvements.

+ Remove barriers to ensure the successful completion of strategic quality projects.

+ Conduct analyses and provide summary reports to senior management.

+ Act as a primary liaison to internal departments requiring collaboration and coordination.

+ Support the development of new and existing staff by identifying learning and training opportunities.

+ Serve as a mentor to new hires, ensuring consistency in information and training.


Education & Experience:


+ Associate’s Degree or equivalent work experience required.

+ Registered Nurse (RN) required.

+ 5 years of experience in clinical or service quality improvement required.

+ 5 years of experience in managed care required.

+ Unrestricted Registered Nurse license in the plan’s state or any state in which the individual works.

+ Experience working within a managed care plan organization

+ Intermediate or expert level user of Microsoft Excel/SAS

+ Experience managing National Committee of Quality Assurance (NCQA) accreditation surveys preferred.

+ Knowledge and understanding of quality improvement functions within a Managed Care Organization (MCO) preferred.

+ Prior experience with project facilitation and/or project management preferred.


Skills & Abilities:


+ Proficient in Microsoft Excel or other data tools.

+ Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

+ Strong organizational, analytical, and interpersonal skills.

+ Ability to work effectively across all levels of the organization.

+ Ability to design, develop, and implement projects addressing financial, quality, and service improvements.
As a company, we support internal diversity through:

Recruiting. We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, race, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, or disability. Our inclusive, equitable approach to recruiting and hiring reinforces our commitment to DEI.

About the Company

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AmeriHealth Caritas

Leaders in health care solutions for those most in need

AmeriHealth Caritas is the nation's leader in providing comprehensive health care solutions for those in most need and the chronically ill. We impact the lives of more than 5.7 million members nationwide. With more than 30 years of experience managing care for individuals and families in publicly-funded programs, we have become known for developing innovative solutions that help improve health outcomes while reducing costs.

Our mission, our goal

Our mission is to help people get care, stay well and build healthy communities. Our goal is to provide responsible managed care solutions, including Medicaid, Medicare, and CHIP - plus behavioral health, pharmacy benefits management and third-party management and administrative services.

COMPANY SIZE
5,000 to 9,999 employees
INDUSTRY
Healthcare Services
FOUNDED
1985
WEBSITE
http://www.amerihealthcaritas.com