Job Description
We’re different. In a good way. In communities like ours, co-workers and patients are our friends and neighbors. Sometimes they are family. And we take care of each other like family. If you’re tired of the typical workplace grind, we have something very different in store for you. Reasonable hours, a devoted team, a commitment to improvement, and believing in the value of every person – whether employee or patient – are just a few of the qualities for which we’re known. We’re a human potential company. Join us and experience the difference of the Desert Sage Way. We can’t wait to meet you.
Desert Sage Health Centers believes in patient-focused care delivered through a caring team of competent and caring health care professionals. As a Patient Centered Medical Home (PCMH), level two recognized organization, Desert Sage Health Centers prides itself in the quality of care it delivers to more than 6,400 annual patients at three health center site locations. Our integrated system emphasizes prevention, healthy living and is designed to reduce health care disparities and avoid unnecessary trips to emergency rooms or other more costly forms of care.
Desert Sage Health Centers is currently recruiting an energetic full time Population Health Manager team member who is self motivated, energetic, and approaches customer service with a smile first! If this sounds like a good fit, then please apply!
Overview of Key Responsibilities:
- Supervise and provide daily oversight and continuous improvement in workflows of the team members responsible for care coordination, care management, outreach, care gap closures, and other ancillary team functions
- In cooperation with the Clinical Informatics Manager, develop implementation plans for care coordination, care management, and outreach teams to support the Patient Centered Medical Home (PCMH) model and value based care (VBC) transformation
- Develop and implement panel management best practices and standard workflows toward PCMH and population health objectives
- Implement relevant PCMH and competencies, and VBC transformation initiatives within the care coordination, care management, and outreach programs
- Establish strong relationships with providers, clinical support staff, administrative staff and leadership
- Develop internal and external materials and communication plan to promote the activities of DSHC towards a population health model
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in a health-related discipline or equivalent, Masters degree preferred
- PMP credential or demonstrated project management experience
- Demonstrated change management and/or process improvement expertise; lean experience a plus but not required
- Basic working knowledge in any of the following areas: Medicare advantage, Medicare Shared Savings Program (MSSP), Medicaid programs, managed care regulations, quality reporting, care management, population management, ACO strategy implementation and operations, and supporting providers in risk-based contracts
- Strategic and entrepreneurial outlook with strong collaboration skills
- Demonstrated understanding of healthcare metrics and use of analytical skills
- Excellent presentation skills
- **COVID-19 vaccinations required
Benefits include paid holidays, vacation, health and dental insurance. Salary is DOE.
Part-time telecommuting may be available for highly qualified and experienced candidates after a six-month introductory and evaluation period
If you are self motivated, compassionate and ready to give back to your community, and have the necessary training, come join our team!
Desert Sage Health Centers provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
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