Quality Incentive Program Transition Analyst (RA4)

Oregon Health Authority • Chicago, IL

269d • $6,123 - $9,409 • Remote

About The Position

Opportunity Awaits, Apply Today! - Quality Metrics Research Analyst AND the Quality Incentive Program Transition Analyst (Research Analyst 4) The primary purpose of both the Quality Metrics Research Analyst and the Quality Incentive Program Transition Analyst positions is embedded in the Office of Health Analytics' Quality Metrics, Surveys and Reporting team and was first established by Senate Bill 966 (2023). This position will be responsible for planning, research, implementation, calculation, and evaluation of performance metrics within the Quality Incentive Program (QIP). The role will be particularly focused on how the QIP can be more centered on OHA's 2030 goal to eliminate heath inequities. Metrics in the QIP are used to incentivize Coordinated Care Organizations (CCOs) and in turn their health care provider networks to improve the quality of health services provided to Oregon Health Plan (Medicaid) members. This position falls under the Research Analyst 4 classification.

Requirements

• A bachelor's or graduate degree in any discipline that included six-quarter units in statistics or quantitative analysis methods and procedures, and three years of experience using computerized applications to independently gather, compile, and analyze data and prepare narrative or statistical reports.
• Two of the three years must have included coordinating and managing projects.
• OR five years of research experience using computerized applications to independently gather, compile, and analyze data and prepare narrative or statistical reports.
• Two of the five years must have included coordinating complex research projects.

Nice To Haves

• Experience engaging in equity analysis with the goal of decreasing health disparities for populations most affected by historic and contemporary injustices.
• Experience using project management techniques and tools to manage projects from concept to completion.
• Experience with health survey research, health outcomes research, health care delivery systems research.
• Experience using health care expenditure, utilization and quality improvement/assurance data.
• Experience with and knowledge of Medicaid programs, medical billing, coding and terminology.
• Experience with best practices in collecting, analyzing, and disseminating granular data on race, ethnicity, language, disability, and sexual orientation/gender identity.
• Experience with effective data visualization and statistical software, including experience or training with SAS, SQL, Tableau, PowerQuery, PowerBI, and/or SharePoint software.

Responsibilities

• Planning, research, implementation, calculation, and evaluation of performance metrics within the Quality Incentive Program (QIP).
• Focus on aligning the QIP with OHA's 2030 goal to eliminate health inequities.
• Incentivize Coordinated Care Organizations (CCOs) to improve quality of health services for Oregon Health Plan (Medicaid) members.

Benefits

• Excellent medical, vision, and dental benefits package for the employee and qualified family members with a very low monthly out-of-pocket cost.
• Optional life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, deferred compensation savings program, and flexible spending accounts for health care and childcare expenses.
• Employee benefits include 11 paid holidays, 3 personal business days, 8 hours of monthly sick leave, and vacation accrual starting at 8 hours per month.
• Possible eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
• Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP).
• Training opportunities that will help grow your career with the State of Oregon.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Social Assistance
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree