Make a difference in people’s lives every day. When you join UCLA Health, you’ll be working at an institution that provides leading-edge care to the people of L.A. and throughout the world. We provide our team members with the environment and support to do amazing work, because each and every one of them plays a vital role in our commitment to care.
As the Medicare Advantage Risk Adjustment Performance Improvement Consultant, you will be responsible for:
- Serving as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for risk adjustment with contracted IPAs
- Collaborating with IPAs on risk adjustment strategies to achieve health plan goals and KPIs
- Presenting and managing all risk adjustment programs offered by the health plan
- Act as a consultant and partner to the contracted IPAs
- Traveling to contracted IPAs within the Los Angeles County area
UCLA Health salary range for this title code is $76,200 -$158,800/annually. Please note that the department’s target pay range is $95,000-125,000/annually.
We’re seeking a self-motivated, detail-oriented individual with:
• A Bachelor’s degree in Health Care Administration, Public Health, Population Health, Finance, Business Analytics or related field and/or equivalent experience
• Project Management (PMP) Certification, a plus
• Five or more years of experience in healthcare analytics, strategy, and/or consulting at an IPA or health plan level, required
• Three or more years of health plan experience, highly desired
• Three or more years of recent experience in risk adjustment, required
• Strong understanding of risk adjustment operations and V28 payment model and condition categories
• Project management and program management experience
• Knowledge of HIPAA regulations
• Knowledge of Medicare Advantage, STARS/HEDIS program, and NCQA technical specifications, a plus
• Knowledge and understanding of ICD-10, CPT and CPT (II), and HCPCS, a plus
• Excellent interpersonal skills to build relationships with clinical and non-clinical personnel
• Strong analytical and creative problem-solving skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Reliable transportation to travel to and from contracted IPAs in Los Angeles County, required
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