Stars Network Performance Specialist - Miami/Dade & Broward Counties

The Stars Network Performance Specialist (SNPS) assists the Stars Network Performance Team, Revenue Cycle Management (RCM) team and the Network Management Services (NMS) team in support of comprehensive business operations to increase Star rating goals. Primary duties include physician Stars education and acting as a liaison between Plan and provider as it relates to Stars. Under general direction, the SNPS is responsible for assisting in the daily operations of the Stars Network Department with all duties including, but not limited to, the responsibilities outlined below. This role will require daily travel to providers' offices in Broward and Miami/Dade counties. Primary Responsibilities:

Perform group and individual training session according to the CMS Stars technical specs and recommend documentation and coding practices to ensure CMS compliance, not limited to: Provider education; HEDIS specs; Coding on a specific measures; Analyze provider gaps; Liaison between provider and Stars Improvement Team to achieve individual, vendor and plan rating 
Accountable for the process of the provider to reach Star rating goals 
Accountable for meeting monthly provider visit goal 
Liaison between provider and Stars improvement team to achieve individual, vendor and plan rating 
Maintain an open line of communication with other departments, specifically NMS and RCM, on any progress/challenges 
Share/educate provider on tools and resources 
Review/recommend provider STARS/HEDIS coding practices for optimal outcomes 
Analyze work processes and identify areas where procedures and quality could be improved 
Audits medical records to assure proper coding of submitted claims, and analyze provider gaps 
Submits inaccurate codes to be removed or corrected 
Provides proper documentation and Medicare risk adjustment education to physicians 
Provides risk adjustment and correct coding training to billing staff/coders 
Works closely with other company departments to assure risk adjustment and coding compliance 
Flexibility in performance of work assigned in order to meet goals

Required Qualifications:  

High school diploma or higher level of education 
1+ years related coding experience and/or training 
Bilingual skills - fluency in Spanish/English 
1+ years of Medicare experience
Proficient level of experience in Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel, and Outlook 
Strong organization and time management skills, with the ability to work independently 
Strong verbal and written communication skills 
Familiarity with Broward and Miami/Dade counties, with a reliable vehicle and the ability to travel daily within this service delivery area
Preferred Qualifications:  

Certified Professional Coder or Certified Coding Specialist 
Previous medical record review experience 
Experience working with HEDIS measures 
Knowledge of Medicare/Medicaid guidelines and regulations
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