Accountable Care Specialist

This position reports directly to the Population Health Supervisor along with guidance from the Manager of Population Health and Accountable Care, Chief of Population Health and Accountable Care and the Clinical Director for Accountable Care. Will work in close alignment with the Population Health, Finance, Contracts, Strategy, Ambulatory Operations, Quality and Safety, and Utilization Management and Review Leadership Teams. This position is an advanced staff position responsible for implementing and maximizing the effectiveness of large, complex, and/or specialized clinical contracts with a wide variety of accountable care and managed care organizations (ACOs, MCOs). Contracts include both upside and downside risk. This person will work with the Clinical Director for Accountable Care and multi-disciplinary teams to ensure appropriate development and implementation of accountable care programs, including establishing short and long term goals for projects to achieve timely and quality results. The incumbent will support the Medical Director for Accountable Care in leading key payer and accountable care meetings as assigned. This position will exercise initiative, originality, creativity, innovation, analytical organization, priority setting, leadership, and judgment in applying established principles and practices to new and unusual problems. The incumbent must also demonstrate extensive accountable care/value based program management skills including substantive knowledge of accountable care, current performance improvement tools and techniques including deep data analytics, leadership strategies, effective communication skills, and professionalism dealing with personnel at all levels in the health system, UCD campus and external entities. Work is performed independently under general direction. Ability to travel to all clinics both on campus and to all the Community Physician practices.

Apply By Date: 2/26/2025 at 11:59 pm - Interviews and recruiting process may occur at any time

Minimum Qualifications - For full consideration, applicants are encouraged to upload license and/or certification if required of the position

• Bachelor's degree in related area and /or equivalent experience / training.
• At least 3 years experience working in healthcare or a related field.
• Advanced knowledge of the full scope of managed care contracts and contract functions and methods, including contract provisions, regulatory, compliance, and privacy issues, procedures and protocols, and customer relations.
• Advanced knowledge of the industry best practices. Ability to analyze the regional managed care marketplace and the market forces, factors, and organizations that shape it
• Knowledge of Managed Care, Accountable Care, health system, and UC policies and processes. In depth knowledge of relevant industry federal, state, and local laws and regulations to proactively identify and mitigate compliance risks.
• Advanced analysis skills to evaluate financial performance of contracts. Productive in work volume, speed, quality, and consistency.
• Advanced data analytics to identify improvement opportunities and understanding data gaps and needs.
• Advanced customer service, interpersonal, and teamwork skills to work effectively with clients, prospects, and interdepartmental staff, and to collaborate productively in addressing and solving concerns and problems.
• Advanced critical-thinking, problem- solving, and project-management skills to effectively manage and prioritize multiple levels of information and responsibilities, to successfully manage projects from inception to completion, and to independently assess complex problems and develop an expedient path of resolution.
• Advanced detail orientation, organizational and project management skills to negotiate, manage, and track complex managed care contracts and effectively carry out all contracting activities.
• In-depth knowledge and skills with all relevant hardware and software, including specialized contract databases, as well as data management and analysis.
• Ability to think proactively and function independently.
• Proven ability to compose reports, correspondence and summaries in a comprehensive organized format.
• Results-oriented and conscientious attitude.
• Demonstrated leadership experience.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead interdisciplinary teams and develop/manage partnerships, seeking input from others, and creating ad hoc teams as required to address challenging problems.
• Must be a team player, proactive, professional, creative, innovative and inquisitive with an interest in mastering new skills.
• Emotional stability is needed to deal with stressful situations.
• Can articulate and support the UCDHS mission, vision, and values as well as departmental goals.
• Understands the importance of maintaining confidentiality of hospital and patient information at all times.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Power Point).

Key Responsibilities

• 60% - ACCOUNTABLE CARE PROGRAM MANAGEMENT, PERFORMANCE ANALYSIS, AND IMPROVEMENT PLAN DESIGN
• 30% - ALIGNMENT WITH CARE TRANSFORMATION
• 10% - FOSTER RELATIONSHIPS AND SERVICE

Department Overview

The vision for the Office of Population Health and Accountable Care is to implement UCDH's mission by engaging our patients and community using the power of teams and technology to provide compassionate, collaborative, and equitable care across the continuum through results-driven care management, actionable data, and evidence-based practice.

We view population health as a common unifier in delivering health and healthcare across disciplines, specialties, community, and industry. Population health is a philosophy or approach to bridge the needs of our patients and community to the care we provide in order to keep patients healthier at home. We hope to improve delivery of care across the continuum at the right time, with the right care teams, and in the right settings.

POSITION INFORMATION

• Salary or Pay Range: $8,283.33 - $16,366.67
• Salary Frequency: Monthly
• Salary Grade: Grade 25
• UC Job Title: POPULATION HEALTH SPEC 4
• UC Job Code: 005791
• Number of Positions: 1
• Appointment Type: Staff: Career
• Percentage of Time: 100%
• Shift (Work Schedule): 8 hours
• Location: UCDHAS Building (HSP165)
• Union Representation: 99 - Non-Represented (PPSM)
• Benefits Eligible: Yes
• This position is hybrid (mix of on-site and remote work)
• This is not a H-1b Visa Opportunity

Benefits

Outstanding benefits and perks are among the many rewards of working for the University of California. UC Davis offers a full range of benefits, resources and programs to help you bring your best self to work, as well as to help you and your family achieve your health, wellness, financial and career goals. Learn more about the benefits below and eligibility rules by visiting either our handy Benefits Summary for UC Davis Health Employees or Benefits Summary for UC Davis Employees and our Benefits Page.

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* High quality and low-cost medical plans to choose from to fit your family's needs
* UC pays for Dental and Vision insurance premiums for you and your family
* Extensive leave benefits including Pregnancy and Parental Leave, Family & Medical Leave
* Paid Holidays annually as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
* Paid Time Off/Vacation/Sick Time as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
* Continuing Education (CE) allowance and Education Reimbursement Program as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
* Access to free professional development courses and learning opportunities for personal and professional growth
* WorkLife and Wellness programs and resources
* On-site Employee Assistance Program including access to free mental health services
* Supplemental insurance offered including additional life, short/long term disability, pet insurance and legal coverage
* Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSFL) Qualified Employer & Student Loan Repayment Assistance Program for qualified roles
* Retirement benefit options for eligible roles including Pension and other Retirement Saving Plans. More information on our retirement benefits can be found here
* UC Davis cares about building a community, which is why we provide resources to enhance diversity, equity and inclusion as well as Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to support our staff

Physical Demands

• Standing - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Walking - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Sitting - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Lifting/Carrying 0-25 Lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Pushing/Pulling 0-25 Lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Bending/Stooping - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Squatting/Kneeling - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Twisting - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Reaching overhead - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Keyboard use/repetitive motion - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours

Mental Demands

• Sustained attention and concentration - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Complex problem solving/reasoning - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Ability to organize & prioritize - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Communication skills - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Numerical skills - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Constant Interaction - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Customer/Patient Contact - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Multiple Concurrent Tasks - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours

Work Environment

UC Davis is a smoke and tobacco free campus effective January 1, 2014. Smoking, the use of smokeless tobacco products, and the use of unregulated nicotine products (e-cigarettes) will be strictly prohibited on any UC Davis owned or leased property, indoors and outdoors, including parking lots and residential space.

* Must be able to work flexible hours as needed to meet committed project dates

Special Requirements - Please contact your recruiter with questions regarding which activities apply by position

• This is a critical position, as defined by UC Policy and local procedures, and as such, employment is contingent upon clearing a criminal background check(s) and may include drug screening, medical evaluation clearance and functional capacity assessment
• This position is designated as a mandated reporter under CANRA and UC policy, and employment is contingent on compliance with applicable policies, procedures and training requirements

Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging

At UC Davis, we're solving life's most urgent challenges to bring a fuller, healthier, and more resilient world within reach. We grow from every challenge we take on and we don't just maintain - we improve. We recognize that creating an inclusive and intellectually vibrant organization means understanding and valuing both our individual differences and our common ground. The most comprehensive solutions come from the most diverse minds and you belong here. As you consider joining UC Davis, please explore our Principles of Community, our Clinical Strategic Plan and strategic vision for research and education, and our latest efforts to outgrow the expected. The University of California, Davis is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.

For the University of California's Affirmative Action Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4010393/PPSM-20

For the University of California's Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination

Because we want you to be seen, our recruiting process at UC Davis fosters authenticity, diversity, and inclusion. Studies have shown that some people may not apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. Each unique role at UC Davis has a set of requirements and you could be perfect for this role, or you could be perfect for the next role! Don't meet all the requirements? We still encourage you to apply! #YouBelongHere

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