Population Health Specialist

Lumeris • NH

108d • $49,200 - $63,000

About The Position

At Lumeris, we believe that our greatest achievements are made possible by the talent and commitment of our team members. That's why we are actively seeking talented and collaborative individuals who are passionate about making a difference in the healthcare industry. Join us today as we strive to create a system of care that every doctor wants for their own family and become part of a community that values its people and empowers you to make an impact. The Population Health Specialist is responsible for engaging patients, providers, and their staff through a data-based approach to implement and optimize value-based care workflows. This role supports efforts to improve population health management, including cost, quality, access, network optimization, and documentation and coding. The specialist assists the team and works directly with assigned provider organization(s) to achieve outcomes across provider engagement initiatives, positively influencing Accountable Care Team behavior and supporting practices in achieving value-based care, quality, and cost & utilization goals.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Healthcare Administration, Business Administration or related field or equivalent.
• 1+ years of healthcare experience (i.e., health coach, medical assistant, practice-based role, patient navigation, etc.) or the knowledge, skills, and abilities to succeed in the role.
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• Effective communication skills with the ability to interact with multi-disciplinary teams and patients.
• Strong organization skills, detail-oriented, and ability to consistently meet and track timelines and goals.
• Knowledge of the U.S. healthcare system.

Responsibilities

• Supports Population Health Manager in successful implementation of provider engagement initiatives or programs at a practice or clinic level.
• Contributes to improved provider experience with transition to value-based care and population health management through practice-based support.
• Participates in coaching and management on pre-visit planning techniques and closure of gaps in care at the practice or clinic level.
• Provides patient health promotion, and coordinate care (e.g. PCP appointments, reminders, care gaps, etc.).
• Participates in workflows to support gap closure and other targeted provider engagement initiatives.
• Follows practice progress/action plans, identifies potential concerns, and collaborates with Population Health Manager to achieve population health initiatives.
• Ensures that expectations of members, providers, and medical management staff are continuously met, and problems are presented and addressed as they occur for immediate resolution.
• Establishes strong personal relationships with Accountable Care Teams (providers, clinical staff, administrative staff and management).
• Stays abreast of current industry, market, and policy landscape.
• Documents and tracks activities in a business operation system.
• Coordinates and completes special projects as assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, Vision and Dental Plans
• Tax-Advantage Savings Accounts (FSA & HSA)
• Life Insurance and Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO, Sick Time, Paid Leave, Volunteer & Wellness Days)
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401k with company match
• Employee Resource Groups
• Employee Discount Program
• Learning and Development Opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees