QI Specialist I

: • Will this role be fully remote? Yes, however site visits are needed on an ad hoc basis.
• Are there any specific locations the candidates should be in? Imperial County, California
• What is the expected schedule (include dates/times/timezone requirements) Expectations are 8am-5pm with a one-hour lunch break. Temp position is for 3 months with the possibility of extension to becoming a full-time position. Time zone is PST.
• What are the day to day job duties? The job duties below are very accurate so I would use those. I would also add medical chart chasing and on-site provider visits.
• Top Skills Required: Good communication with internal and external partners, highly organized, responsive, respectful and courteous, data analytical skills, knowledge of HEDIS, previous experience with working with providers.
• Required Education/Certification(s): Associate or Bachelor's degree in healthcare and/or healthcare quality certified and/or previous experience working in healthcare quality improvement.
• Required Years of Experience: 1-3 years experience in healthcare with minimum 1 year experience improving provider Quality performance through provider engagement, practice transformation, managed care quality improvement, or equivalent experience.
• What IT equipment is required (laptop, monitor(s), docking stations, etc.)? Laptop, two monitors, docking station, camera
• Is there potential for this to extend past 3 months? Yes. Temp position is for 3 months with the possibility of extension to becoming a full-time position.


Job Summary
The Provider Engagement Specialist, role implements Health Plan provider engagement strategy to achieve positive quality and risk adjustment outcomes through effective provider engagement activities. Ensures the smaller, less advanced Tier 2 and Tier 3 providers have engagement plans to meet annual quality and risk adjustment goals. Drives coaching and collaboration with providers to improve performance through regular meetings and action plans. Addresses practice environment challenges to achieve program goals and improve health outcomes. Tracks engagement activities using standard tools, facilitates data exchanges, and supports training and problem resolution for the Provider Engagement team. Communicates effectively with healthcare professionals and maintains compliance with policies.


Job Duties
• Ensures assigned Tier 2 & Tier 3 providers have a Provider Engagement plan to meet annual quality & risk adjustment performance goals.
• Drives provider partner coaching and collaboration to improve quality performance and risk adjustment accuracy through consistent provider meetings, action item development and execution.
• Addresses challenges/barriers in the practice environment impeding successful attainment of program goals and understands solutions required to improve health outcomes.
• Drives provider participation in Molina risk adjustment and quality efforts (e.g. Supplemental data, EMR connection, Clinical Profiles programs) and use of the Molina Provider Collaboration Portal.
• Tracks all engagement and training activities using standard Molina Provider Engagement tools to measure effectiveness both within and across Molina Health Plans.
• Serves as a Provider Engagement subject matter expert; works collaboratively within the Health Plan and with shared service partners to ensure alignment to business goals.
• Accountable for use of standard Molina Provider Engagement reports and training materials.
• Facilitates connectivity to internal partners to support appropriate data exchanges, documentation education and patient engagement activities.
• Develops, organizes, analyzes, documents and implements processes and procedures as prescribed by Plan and Corporate policies.
• Communicates comfortably and effectively with Physician Leaders, Providers, Practice Managers, Medical Assistants within assigned provider practices.
• Maintains the highest level of compliance.
• This position may require same day out of office travel approximately 0 - 80% of the time, depending upon location.


JOB QUALIFICATIONS
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Associate's degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• 1-3 years experience in healthcare with minimum 1 year experience improving provider Quality performance through provider engagement, practice transformation, managed care quality improvement, or equivalent experience.
• Working knowledge of Quality metrics and risk adjustment practices across all business lines
• Demonstrates data analytic skills
• Operational knowledge and experience with PowerPoint, Excel, Visio
• Effective communication skills
• Strong leadership skills "