Job Information
CareOregon Risk Adjustment Analytics Manager in Portland, Oregon
Job Title
Risk Adjustment Analytics Manager
Exemption Status
Exempt
Department
Finance
Manager Title
Director, Risk Adjustment
Direct Reports
Risk Adjustment and Encounter Data Analysts; Encounter Data Coordinators
Requisition #
24175
Pay and Benefits
Estimated hiring range $120,000 - $145,200 / year, 5% bonus target, full benefits. www.careoregon.org/about -us/careers/benefits
Posting Notes
This fully remote role is available to candidates residing in Oregon.
Job Summary
Responsible for the development, execution, and management of the risk adjustment data analytics programs for the Medicare Advantage and Medicaid programs. Assists Director in developing a long-term plan for departmental analytics and submissions strategy to support the analytic needs of the organization.
Essential Responsibilities
Technical and Operational Management
Work with the Director of Risk Adjustment in the execution of Risk Adjustment financial and analytic plans and goals in alignment with organizational vision and goals.
Develop automated processes to calculate Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services (CMS) Hierarchical Condition Category (HCC) Risk Adjustment Factor (RAF) models (v24 and v28) and accurately calculate RAF scores for each member.
Maintain and update RAF calculation processes to account for CMS changes and updates to the model, including evaluation of new proposed RAF models and changes to submission deadlines.
Oversee monthly Risk Adjustment reporting, including month over month trend analysis.
Oversee the development of key analytics and data to support Risk Adjustment financial forecasts, analyses and reporting to engage key stakeholders and communicate program results to the organization.
Analyze RAF build over time and work closely with finance teams to forecast year-end RAF, leveraging historical RAF build, program RAF contribution and demographic changes.
Establish and maintain technical and procedural infrastructure to support all aspects of Risk Adjustment
Develop analytics and dashboard tools to track the performance of leading Risk Adjustment and encounter data submissions indicators against targets and effectively communicate performance and insights to internal stakeholders.
Manage the development of provider-level analytics and reporting that evaluate provider performance and deliver actionable insights for opportunity prioritization. Support operations teams by developing analytics required for operational execution and vendor management (priority lists, chase lists, gap lists, staffing).
Mentor financial analysts and contribute to analytics training program and project intake.
Monitor accuracy and timeliness of Electronic Data Processing Systems (EDPS) and Medicaid encounter data submissions to ensure compliance with Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services (CMS) and Oregon Health Authority (OHA) regulations.
Attend industry risk adjustment and encounter data training and assimilate learning into processes.
Perform other duties and projects as assigned.
Relationship Management
Communicate effectively, encouraging and creating a collaborative culture inside of Strategic Finance and cross-functionally.
Build and ensure effective relationships across internal teams and external organizations for current or future integration.
Partner with internal leaders and managers in identifying improvement plans and processes.
Employee Supervision
Manage team(s) and recommend team direction and goals in alignment with the organizational mission, vision, and values.
Identify work and staffing needs to meet work expectations; recruit and hire, using an equity, diversity, and inclusion lens.
Plan, organize, schedule, and monitor work; ensure employees have information and resources to meet job expectations.
Lead the development, communication, and oversight of team and individual goals; ensure goals, expectations, and standards are clearly understood by staff.
Train, supervise, motivate, and coach employees; provide support toward employee development.
Incorporate guidance from CareOregon equity tools into people leadership, planning, operations, evaluation, and decision making.
Ensure team adheres to department and organizational standards, policies, and procedures.
Evaluate employee performance and provide regular feedback to support success; recognize strong performance and address performance gaps and accountability (corrective action).
Perform supervisory tasks in collaboration with Human Resources as needed.
Organizational Responsibilities
Perform work in alignment with the organization’s mission, vision and values.
Support the organization’s commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion by fostering a culture of open mindedness, cultural awareness, compassion and respect for all individuals.
Strive to meet annual business goals in support of the organization’s strategic goals.
Adhere to the organization’s policies, procedures and other relevant compliance needs.
Perform other duties as needed.
Experience and/or Education
Required
Minimum 7 years’ experience in the analysis of healthcare data, specifically medical claims and/or encounter data
Minimum 5 years’ experience working with one or a combination of the following: SQL, SAS, Python
Advanced knowledge of analytics, statistics, and data management
Preferred
Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or related field
Master’s degree in related field
Minimum 2 years' experience in a supervisory position or minimum 1 year experience in a supervisory position and completion of CareOregon's Aspiring Leader Program
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required
Knowledge
Understanding of Microsoft SQL Server
Understanding of statistical software packages, such as SAS
Understanding of 837 formats and file protocols
Understanding of risk adjustment theory and CMS model
Understanding of the CDPS + Rx model
Understanding of Medicare Advantage and OHP risk adjustment regulations and requirements
Knowledge of medical claim coding and Medicare Advantage payment methodology
Skills and Abilities
Proficient with SAS, SQL, and/or Python
Advanced Excel skills
Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including strong presentation skills
Ability to develop and maintain Tableau dashboards
Ability to independently gather, compile and analyze data using statistical methods
Ability to provide leadership and oversight of analytical projects
Ability to manipulate and analyze statistical data
Ability to prepare narrative and statistical reports
Ability to manage the workloads of others and interact effectively and motivate staff to perform at their highest level
Ability to work with limited supervision
Ability to manage multiple and competing tasks and priorities
Ability to work effectively with diverse individuals and groups
Ability to learn, focus, understand, and evaluate information and determine appropriate actions
Ability to accept direction and feedback, as well as tolerate and manage stress
Ability to see for at least 6 hours/day
Ability to read, hear and speak clearly for at least 3-6 hours/day
Ability to perform repetitive finger and wrist movement for at least 1-3 hours/day
Working Conditions
Work Environment(s): ☒ Indoor/Office ☐ Community ☐ Facilities/Security ☐ Outdoor Exposure
Member/Patient Facing: ☒ No ☐ Telephonic ☐ In Person
Hazards: May include, but not limited to, physical and ergonomic hazards.Equipment: General office equipment
Travel: May include occasional required or optional travel outside of the workplace; the employee’s personal vehicle, local transit or other means of transportation may be used.
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Candidates of color are strongly encouraged to apply. CareOregon is committed to building a linguistically and culturally diverse and inclusive work environment.
Veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.
We are an equal opportunity employer. CareOregon considers all candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.
Visa sponsorship is not available at this time.