What are the responsibilities and job description for the Population Health Manager- East Arkansas (Jonesboro, Batesville, Helena) position at University of Arkansas?
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The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.
UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks (available for benefits eligible positions only):
- Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
- Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
- Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
- Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
- Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
- Career Training and Educational Opportunities
- Merchant Discounts
- Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy
Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position, please click theApply link/button.
The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual preference, or pregnancy. Federal law prohibits the University from discriminating on these bases. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University's Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.
All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.
For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at askrecruitment@uams.edu.
Department:ICE | CORE Value Based Care
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Minimum Qualifications:
- Baccalaureate degree in one of the following areas: Health Information Management, Health Education, Public Health, Nursing, or a healthcare-related Field.
- Plus three (3) years' experience in quality improvement, performance improvement, clinical work, or program management and project management
- Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Knowledge and experience related to performance improvement and change management. Knowledge and experience related to accreditation and regulatory compliance.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), Clinical experience using an electronic medical record system. Detail oriented, with ability to work as part of a team and independently.
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The PHIM provides oversight of site visits, manages quality plans, coordinates with the PCPHSL to addresses Quality, Patient Experience, and Safety outcomes. PHIM will report and address ongoing performance projects to improve and hold gains, help inform best practices, and support educational efforts. When appropriate, the PHIM will provide supervision to Population Health Improvement Assistant(s).
- Maintain knowledge of payer value-based programs, population health innovation, and quality improvement methodology and ensure this knowledge is communicated and operationalized to support clinic leaders in meeting the goals of the clinic, the IMSL, and value-based programs as it relates to quality, safety, and patient experience.
- Attends and/or supports the facilitation of regular clinic meetings and huddles with multi-disciplinary leaders to establish goals, improvement projects, and operational activities and will be accountable for reporting out progress.
- Participate in educational activities that engage physician, residents, and staff and promotes understanding of Patient Centered Medical Home concepts, value-based care models, IMSL best practices, and quality improvement processes and techniques. Will attend approved trainings and calls as directed by the IMSL Quality Director.
- Facilitates meetings and collaborations with Patient/Family groups and community services to improve patient experience and community continuum of care of services and supports.
- Utilize appropriate visual graphical tools and data displays to provide interpretation ease and meaningful conclusions.
- Conducts focused data analysis to determine causal factors and gaps, or special causal variation related to key performance targets and measures.
- Compiles data and narrative reports that summarizing findings, determine causes, and make recommendations for improvement.
- Compiles reports and presentations that summarize improvement projects and successful improvement activities.
- Designs and implement chart audit and quality monitoring tools as necessary.
- Serves as a subject matter expert regarding elements needed to meet quality reporting measures and metrics requirements.
- Utilize the Epic and Power BI reports, along with payer related portals and reports to identify trends, outliers, and develop improvement strategies and track progress
- Review and attest for various quality improvement or value-based initiatives.
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Please contact askrecruitment@uams.edufor any recruiting relatedquestions.
All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Sitehttps://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS
Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.
Pre-employment Screening Requirements:Annual TB Screening, Criminal Background Check, Substance Abuse Testing
This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity. The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. The university welcomes applications without regard to age, race, gender (including pregnancy), national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sexual orientation or gender identity. Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment. All applicant information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.
Salary : $50,000
