Health Impact & Equity Spec

Amerihealth Caritas•,

2d•Remote

About The Position

For roles that are 100% remote or hybrid, you must have access to a reliable high-speed internet connection to support daily job responsibilities. A minimum bandwidth of 50 Mbps download and 5 Mbps upload is required. Those fully remote associates residing in states where service is required by contract, law, or regulation will be allowed to submit for reimbursement. Your career starts now. We’re looking for the next generation of health care leaders. At AmeriHealth Caritas, we’re passionate about helping people get care, stay well and build healthy communities. As one of the nation's leaders in health care solutions, we offer our associates the opportunity to impact the lives of millions of people through our national footprint of products, services and award-winning programs. AmeriHealth Caritas is seeking talented, passionate individuals to join our team. Together we can build healthier communities. If you want to make a difference, we’d like to hear from you. Headquartered in Newtown Square, AmeriHealth Caritas is a mission-driven organization with more than 30 years of experience. We deliver comprehensive, outcomes-driven care to those who need it most. We offer integrated managed care products, pharmaceutical benefit management and specialty pharmacy services, behavioral health services, and other administrative services. Discover more about us at www.amerihealthcaritas.com.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Public Health, Health Administration, Social Work or health related field
Minimum of 5 years of experience in managed care/health care organization preferably in health equity, cultural competency and/or quality management
Strong understanding of health equity, addressing health disparities and cultural competency program development and stakeholder engagement
Experience in aligning healthcare accreditation standards with measurable outcomes
Project management experience

Nice To Haves

Experience using Tableau desired

Responsibilities

Maintains a comprehensive knowledge of Department of Health and Human Services (DHS), National Committee on Quality Assurance (NCQA), Office of Minority Health (OMH) and other regulatory standards related to health equity and Cultural and Linguistically Appropriate Services and activities.
Exercises subject matter knowledge of health equity and addressing health disparities in historically excluded groups.
Develops, submits, and keeps track of documentation required to meet state and NCQA Health Equity Accreditation (HEA) compliance including Annual Work Plan, Year End documents (e.g. Program Description, Program Evaluation and Work Plan).
Collaborates and engages with internal departments and external community organizations to ensure adherence to Health Equity and CLAS program and identifying improvements in language access and equity services for ACFC’s racially, ethnically, culturally, and linguistically diverse membership.
Actively contributes to the development and integration of a health equity framework including culturally and linguistically appropriate communications.
Serve as contributor to Health Education, Outreach and Advisory Committee and solicit recommendations from community groups that are focused on culturally responsive interventions, and health literacy.
Leads in the development, implementation and oversight of projects that involve piloted interventions, initiatives, education, and partnerships that address disparities for our racially, ethnically, culturally, and linguistically diverse members.
Focus area for project interventions includes but not limited to diabetes care, hypertension, maternal health, immunization, quality care and access, and well child.