Clackamas County employees work to serve the public and enrich our community. In that spirit, we pledge to hold ourselves to these standards at all times in our interactions with customers and one another:

· Service · Professionalism · Integrity · Respect · Individual accountability · Trust

By incorporating these values into our daily routines, we can better serve our customers, ourselves and our projects. We’re always looking to improve. That’s the Clackamas County SPIRIT.

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Clackamas County is committed to building a community where people thrive, have a sense of safety, connection, and belonging, so that everyone is honored and celebrated for the richness in diversity they bring.
We encourage applicants of diverse backgrounds and lived experience to apply.

This Job Posting closes at 11:59 p.m. (Pacific Time) on Wednesday, April 24, 2024.

Annual Pay Range: $87,447.48- $115,121.91

Hourly Pay Range: $42.042059 - $55.347073
Salary offers will be made within the posted pay range and will be based on a candidate's experience (paid or unpaid) that is directly relevant to the position.

This position is classified as a Policy, Performance & Research Analyst Senior, working title is Population Health Manager.

Clackamas County proudly offers an attractive compensation and benefits package, including competitive wages, cost-of-living adjustments, merit increases (for eligible employees), and a robust sick and vacation plan for regular status employees.

We encourage and support employee health and wellness by offering, health and wellness classes and events, and alternative care benefits, so you can customize your wellness needs to fit your lifestyle.

Employee benefits become effective the first of the month following an employee’s date of hire.

Attractive benefits package and incentives for employees in regular status positions are detailed below.

Generous paid time off package, including:

• 16 hours of vacation accrual per month
  • Eligible newly hired employees will have the one-time option to frontload their first year of vacation accruals in compliance with EPP 66 - Vacation Leave! This means you have access to vacation time at time of hire.
• 8 hours of sick accrual per month
• 10 paid holidays and 1 personal day per year

Other Benefits:

• Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP):
  • Employer-paid 6% PERS retirement contribution (The county currently pays the employee’s share of the retirement contribution.)
  • OPSRP members get vested after five years of contributions or when they reach age 65
• A Choice of Medical Plans that include chiropractic coverage, alternative care, vision, and prescription drug coverage
• A Choice of Dental Plans
• Robust EAP and wellness programs, including gym discounts and wellness education classes
• Longevity pay
• Other retirement Savings Options that allow for additional retirement funds savings, including an option to contribute a portion of employee earnings on a pre or post-tax basis to a 457b Deferred Compensation Plan
• A variety of additional optional benefits (see links below for additional information)

This is a full time non-represented group 2 County position

Non-Represented Group 2 Full Time Benefits

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Clackamas County Health Centers is looking for a team-oriented, visionary, and strategic leader who is passionate about the quality, health and well-being of the community. We are seeking a manager who can lead, support, and develop employees in establishing policy, system and program changes that allow residents of Clackamas County to have the opportunity to live, work, and play in a healthy, clean, and safe community.

The Population Health Manager leads the Population Health team by guiding the development, implementation, and monitoring of population health programs and quality improvement activities to improve clinical quality, reduce inequities and advance value-based performance and clinical quality goals for the Health Centers.

The Population Health Manager will plan, organize and coordinate the population health program for Clackamas Health Centers and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, supervising patient care coordinators, providing training and direction to staff who perform population health activities, advancing value based payment initiatives, improving performance on quality initiatives and reporting to clinical, quality and operational leadership about progress on organizational goals.

The Population Health Manager is a member of the Quality Improvement and Quality Assurance Team, and reports to the Deputy Medical Director, Quality.

Required Minimum Qualifications/ Transferrable Skills:*

• A minimum of five (5) years of related experience that would provide the required knowledge and skills to perform the responsibilities of this position.
• Experience in successfully leading and/or supervising a diverse team.
• Project management experience.
• Experience with community health surveillance and data interpretation.
• Experience in evidence based program planning, development, monitoring, reporting and evaluation.
• Experience in managing grant funded programs and projects.
• Experience in the health care field.
• Background in quality improvement principles and leading quality improvement initiatives
• Must pass a post-offer, pre-employment drug test. Learn more about the County's drug testing policy.
• Must pass a criminal history check which may include national or state fingerprint records check

Preferred Special Qualifications/ Transferrable Skills:*

• Experience in a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC)
• System experience with EPIC or any EHR
• Degree in a healthcare field
• RN background

• For Veterans qualified for Veteran’s Preference: If you believe you have skills that would transfer well to this position and/or special qualifications that relate to this position, please list those skills and/or qualifications in the open-ended question at the end of the application and explain how those skills and/or qualifications relate to this position.

Population health quality oversight: Coordinate with the Lead Data Analyst and Lead EHR Systems Analyst to develop and utilize population health tools including dashboards, rosters and internally and externally created data reports to track and improve performance on population health metrics; lead QI analyst population health initiatives, provide updates to clinical, quality and operational leadership on strategic initiatives and assist with setting strategies to achieve population health goals; develop and lead strategies to maximize effectiveness and efficiency of Health Centers population health activities.

Supervision of population health staff: Supervisor or provide joint-oversight with RN supervisors of allied health staff performing outreach, care coordination, chart scrubbing and other clinical support activities to close care gaps and provide preventive care supports.

Staff development: Develop and facilitate trainings and onboarding for staff on population health programs and workflows.

Quality and process improvement: Use improvement tools and methods including PDSA cycles in day to day work; perform and oversee clinical improvement activities to improve performance of teams; develop and participate in audits as necessary.

Project management: Manage population health projects to satisfy grant and regulatory requirements to improve value based care and population health metrics and initiatives; compile and analyze data to meet contractual financial and clinical obligations including administering budgets, adhering to contract reporting obligations

Communication and collaboration: Establish and maintain liaison relationships with personnel engaged in similar work with other local programs and agencies, including senior level staff, Clinic Managers and Supervisors; prepare reports to summarize clinical and operational performance for program areas and present to internal and external stakeholders. Serve on various staff committees, teams, and workgroups as appropriate.

Knowledge of: Population health program theory, development, and practices; and

quality improvement theory, strategy, and practical methods to achieve rapid-cycle improvement.

Ability to: Supervise, motivate, lead, inspire, plan and direct the work of support personnel including clinical staff;

establish and maintain effective working relationships with clinical staff, quality staff and leadership staff, and with external partners;

compile and analyze data to meet contractual financial and clinical obligations including administering budgets and adhering to value based reporting obligations;

develop training materials including workflows, presentations and directions to support population health initiatives;

effectively communicate in writing and verbally;

creatively approach systems development and improvement while managing multiple priorities;

develop procedures and processes to meet population health objectives; and

effectively, under pressure, maintain focus on daily responsibilities for long-term

This position is included in the County’s alternate workweek program, working 40 hours during a standard workweek of Monday through Thursday (Fridays off). Specific hours of work will be discussed with the candidate selected for this position at the time an offer of employment is extended.

This position is eligible for hybrid on-site/telework subject to the Clackamas County Teleworking Policy and based on the Department’s business needs and any orientation or training period.

The exact amount of on-site/telework and schedule will be discussed with the hiring manager during time of offer. Telework locations cannot be located outside of Oregon or Washington. Washington residents must perform 50% of their time on-site at Clackamas County.

Clackamas County is in a prime location in the Portland, Oregon metropolitan area and is recognized nationally as one of the most livable areas in the United States. Located on the southern edge of the City of Portland and extending to the top of Mt. Hood, Clackamas County is part of a thriving region in the Northwest. It has a population of about 420,000 residents.

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ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT

Clackamas County Health Centers provide direct medical, dental, and mental health services to Clackamas County residents.

We provide services at our Integrated Primary Health Care Clinics, our mental health clinics, or through our School Based Health Centers.

Health Centers is a Division of the Health, Housing, and Human Services (H3S) Department.

Learn more about Clackamas Health Centers.

Health, Housing, and Human Services (H3S) consists of six divisions, dedicated to ensuring health families and strong communities in Clackamas County.

Mission Statement: We lead and learn with equity in serving individuals, families, and communities by providing access to high quality healthcare, housing, and services that strengthen social and economic resilience.

Vision Statement: Individuals, families, and communities are resilient and thriving.

H3S is committed to improving programs and ensuring better outcomes for the people served, and focuses on the following goals:

• EMPOWERED AND THRIVING STAFF - H3S staff are empowered, engaged and have a sense of belonging while being valued and supported to thrive.
• EQUITY DRIVEN SERVICES - H3S promotes and provides accessible, equitable and culturally responsive services.
• ORGANIZATIONAL EXCELLENCE & CONTINUOUS QUALITY IMPROVEMENT - H3S operates consistently, efficiently and effectively as a cohesive department, using our individual and collective skills and expertise.

Clackamas County only accepts online applications.

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Application Process

Help with the Application

If you have any questions or issues you may contact the Department of Human Resources at 503-655-8459 or e-mail us. Our office hours are Monday - Thursday 7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Pacific Time (closed on Fridays).

HOW TO CLAIM VETERAN'S PREFERENCE

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Learn more about the County's Veterans' Preference

VISA SPONSORSHIP

Clackamas County does not offer visa sponsorships. Once a job applicant has accepted a position, they will be required to complete an I-9 and confirm authorization to work in the United States prior to their first day.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Clackamas County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion as essential elements that create and foster a welcoming workplace. All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, political affiliation, disability or any other factor unrelated to the essential functions of the job.

If you wish to identify yourself as a qualified person with a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act and would like to request an accommodation, please address the request to the Department of Human Resources prior to the recruitment close date. You may request an accommodation during the online application process.

E.D. Barnett, Recruiter
EBarnettHerro@clackamas.us