Value-Based Care Performance Specialist

University of Washington•Seattle, WA

1d•$111,240 - $158,700•Hybrid

About The Position

UW Medicine’s Office of the Chief Population Health Officer has an outstanding opportunity for a Value-Based Care Performance Specialist WORK SCHEDULE 100% FTE Hybrid – Onsite as business needs require DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION Launched in May 2022 under the Chief Medical Officer, the Office of the Chief Population Health Officer (CPHO) leads UW Medicine’s system-wide strategy for population health and value-based care integration. The office works in close partnership with UW Medicine Primary Care, UW Medical Center, Harborview Medical Center, and Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, and other operational entities engaged in value-based arrangements. In addition to these clinical partnerships, the CPHO Office collaborates with the Office of Healthcare Equity, Digital Health, IT Services, and other key stakeholders across UW Medicine to align clinical care delivery with operational and contracting strategies POSITION HIGHLIGHTS Partner with local care teams in high-opportunity pilot clinics to drive performance improvement across UW Medicine. Collaborate across departments and disciplines to advance integrated strategies that improve documentation and coding accuracy, close care and risk gaps, enhance quality, and strengthen care and value management. Evaluate access and capacity constraints and support improvements in data ingestion and integration to inform scalable, systematic interventions. Leverage data insights and direct patient outreach to enable timely, proactive, and coordinated care delivery. Provide direction and coordinate efforts across pilot sites to ensure alignment with UW Medicine’s value-based care goals and operational priorities.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree in nursing, healthcare administration, social work, public health, or a related field is required
Previous clinical experience
Candidates must have 5-6 years of experience in care management, case management, or a related healthcare role
Experience working in a value-based care setting is particularly beneficial
Strong communication and collaboration skills are crucial for working effectively with interdisciplinary teams and engaging with patients
Proficiency in data analysis and familiarity with EPIC EHR or like systems to identify high-risk patients and assess care outcomes
An understanding of healthcare policies, regulations, and the dynamics of value-based care models is essential for effective performance in the role
Strong organizational and problem-solving skills are required to address patient needs proactively and coordinate care efficiently
An equivalent combination of education and experience may substitute for stated requirements

Responsibilities

Engage with pilot site care teams to co-design and implement initiatives that align with value-based care principles, including documentation accuracy, care gap closure, care coordination, and utilization management.
Use analytics to identify risk and care gaps not addressable through standard workflows, and collaborate with CPHO medical directors, clinic leadership, and frontline teams to ensure appropriate patient engagement and follow-up.
Facilitate cross-functional collaboration among primary care providers, specialists, nurse care managers, panel navigators, and social workers to deliver integrated, patient-centered care.
Support the piloting, evaluation, and integration of value-based care initiatives in partnership with UW Medicine’s enterprise structures and local clinic teams.