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Hours Full-time, Part-time
Location Arlington, TX
Arlington, Texas

About this job

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The Practice Performance Manager role is responsible for provider performance management which is tracked by designated provider metrics, inclusive minimally of 4 STAR gap closure and coding accuracy. The person in this role is expected to work directly with care providers to build relationships, ensure effective education and reporting, and to proactively identify performance improvement opportunities through analysis and discussion with subject matter experts.
 
The role is dedicated to M&R business with dotted line to the Market CEO and responsible for reporting practice performance results to M&R leadership. This position is field based. The individual will maintain a home office but will spend a significant amount of time visiting providers in the territory.
 
Primary Responsibilities:

Evaluate current performance of each assigned practice; establish goals unique to each practice with a focus on STARs and gap closure; ensure all applicable groups are performing at 4 stars or higher
Evaluate practice office operations with a focus on identifying barriers to achieving targeted outcomes
Evaluate and provide feedback to improve performance of provider support personnel, inclusive of clinical and non-clinical personnel
Responsible for developing solution-based user friendly initiatives to support practice success
Act as lead to pull together necessary internal  resources  to provide appropriate level of provider education and consultation; (UHN, Advocates, Physician service, Clinical & Optum, M&R local leadership)
Coordinate and lead JOC meetings with provider groups with regular frequency to drive continual process improvement to achieve above mentioned targeted goals
Coordinate onsite training focusing on STARs measures; (HEDIS, CAHPS, HOS, Med Adherence), Optum Programs (HQPAF, Chart Audits)
Ensure providers understands incentive opportunities and receive ongoing feedback and report cards designed to motivate and optimize provider incentive payouts
Ensure providers are aware of Plan sponsored initiatives designed to assist and empower members in closing gaps (Member Rewards, Hi Health Innovation, vision, fitness, Renew, Housecalls)
Identify opportunities for provider and Plan to join forces in achieving targets, such as sponsorship of wellness day, co-branding, etc.
Ensure all claims based issues are triaged to the appropriate party for claims analysis and resolution; ensure timely resolution of all issues brought forth
Coordinate Capitated / ACP provider performance results with internal ACP team

Requirements

Required Qualifications:


4+ years of experience working with providers (Provider relations, Provider Network, Pharmacy Representative)

3+ years of experience with Medicare and Medicaid. Knowledge of the Medicare market, products and competitors

Knowledge base of clinical standards of care, preventive health, and STARs measures
Preferred Qualifications:


4+ years of experience with physician practice analytics and quality improvement management

Medical/clinical background

Strong financial analytical background within Medicare Advantage plans (Risk Adjustment/STARS Calculation models

Professional experience persuading changes in behavior

Strong Relationship building skills with clinical and non-clinical personnel

Demonstrated ability to interact with medical staff, peers, and internal company staff at all levels; proven ability to build strong relationships with the provider community

Ability to solve process problems crossing multiple functional areas and business units; ability to analyze problems, draw relevant conclusions, and devise and implement an appropriate plan of action

Working knowledge of available resources and tools (e.g., MML, CMS Competitive Database, KMI Database, others) Strong proficiency with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint

Proficiency in claims processing issue resolution

Exceptional presentation, written and verbal communication skills

Ability to work independently and remain on task

Good organization and planning skills

Undergraduate degree
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Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
 
UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
 
Job Keywords: Provider Relations Manager, Practice Performance Manager, Network Contract Manager, Practice Manager, Tarrant, Arlington, Mansfield, Texas, TX