Program Specialist II

American Medical Association•Washington, DC

21h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Program Specialist II supports the planning, coordination, implementation, and ongoing administration of physician-facing education, leadership convenings, and member advisory structures focused on value-based care adoption and sustainable success. The role provides operational, logistical, and programmatic support to help the AMA convene stakeholders, develop educational resources, support physician leaders, monitor emerging trends, and accelerate adoption of sustainable physician-led value-based care models. It also coordinates internal and external communication and collaboration. This hybrid position is based in the AMA’s Chicago or Washington, D.C. office and requires three days per week in the office. Some travel is required. The position is exempt and eligible for participation in an incentive plan. The stated salary ranges are $74,160–$98,318 in the Chicago market and $78,966–$104,690 in the Washington, D.C. market. Pay within the applicable range depends on factors including business considerations, geographical location, and candidate qualifications.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in health administration, public health, health policy, business administration, healthcare management, or a related field.
At least 3 years of professional experience supporting healthcare, health policy, physician engagement, population health, payment reform, or value-based care programs and initiatives.
Basic knowledge of value-based care concepts, including alternative payment models, accountable care organizations (ACOs), quality measurement, population health management, and physician practice transformation.
Demonstrated ability to coordinate multiple projects, meetings, deliverables, and stakeholders simultaneously, maintain attention to detail, and meet deadlines.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience preparing meeting materials, summaries, presentations, reports, and stakeholder communications for professional audiences.
Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders.
Strong analytical, research, and problem-solving skills, including the ability to gather, organize, synthesize, and communicate healthcare information and emerging trends.
Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Teams, and Outlook.
Experience supporting virtual and in-person meetings, events, or convenings.
Some travel required.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in public health (MPH), health administration (MHA), business administration (MBA), health policy, or a related discipline.
Experience working with physician organizations, health systems, health plans, employer coalitions, healthcare associations, or other stakeholders involved in value-based payment and care delivery transformation.

Responsibilities

Coordinate day-to-day planning, scheduling, and execution of value-based care programs, educational initiatives, leadership convenings, and advisory group activities.
Provide operational and administrative support for physician-facing programs, including managing timelines, deliverables, meeting logistics, communications, and follow-up across concurrent initiatives.
Develop, organize, and maintain program documentation, meeting materials, agendas, discussion guides, presentations, and participant resources.
Support administration of member advisory structures, communities of practice, and expert working groups by facilitating communications, tracking action items, and maintaining engagement activities.
Monitor program activities, milestones, and outcomes to support continuous improvement and effective execution.
Coordinate communication among physician leaders, member health care organizations, external stakeholders, and internal AMA business units involved in value-based care initiatives.
Gather, organize, and communicate stakeholder feedback, implementation challenges, emerging issues, and best practices identified through program activities and engagement forums.
Support development and dissemination of member-facing communications, educational resources, and engagement materials related to value-based care transformation.
Maintain working relationships with internal and external partners to support information sharing and coordination.
Research value-based payment models, physician practice transformation strategies, health care policy developments, and emerging industry trends.
Analyze and synthesize information about payer initiatives, policy developments, care delivery innovations, performance measurement approaches, and industry best practices to support planning and decision-making.
Prepare summaries, briefing materials, reports, and recommendations about emerging opportunities, challenges, and market developments.
Assist in developing educational content and resources.
Support program evaluation by tracking trends, gathering stakeholder input, and identifying lessons learned for future programs, resources, and policy priorities.
Monitor care delivery, payment, and operational innovations that support sustainable value-based care and physician success.
Perform other responsibilities as assigned.