What are the responsibilities and job description for the Stars Quality Improvement Professional position at CenterWell Senior Primary Care?
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The Stars Quality Improvement Professional will support clinicians and staff, working collaboratively with the staffed clinical and operations teams including center administrators. Provide support, make recommendations and assist with implementing quality improvement best practice initiatives designed to improve CMS Star measures (HEDIS), patient safety and patient experience (CAHPS-HOS). Quality Improvement Professional assignment may be coverage of PCO staffed providers and PCO Independent Network provider/practices functioning in a similar capacity as described previously for support to the staffed centers.
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specifications.
To ensure Home or Hybrid Home/Office associates' ability to work effectively, the self-
provided internet service of Home or Hybrid Home/Office associates must meet the
Following Criteria
At minimum, a download speed of 25 Mbps and an upload speed of 10 Mbps is
recommended; wireless, wired cable or DSL connection is suggested.
Satellite, cellular and microwave connection can be used only if approved by
leadership.
Associates who live and work from Home in the state of California, Illinois, Montana,
or South Dakota will be provided a bi-weekly payment for their internet expense.
Humana will provide Home or Hybrid Home/Office associates with telephone
equipment appropriate to meet the business requirements for their position/job.
Work from a dedicated space lacking ongoing interruptions to protect member PHI /
HIPAA information.
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Pay Range
The compensation range below reflects a good faith estimate of starting base pay for full time (40 hours per week) employment at the time of posting. The pay range may be higher or lower based on geographic location and individual pay will vary based on demonstrated job related skills, knowledge, experience, education, certifications, etc.
$53,700 - $72,600 per year
Description Of Benefits
Humana, Inc. and its affiliated subsidiaries (collectively, “Humana”) offers competitive benefits that support whole-person well-being. Associate benefits are designed to encourage personal wellness and smart healthcare decisions for you and your family while also knowing your life extends outside of work. Among our benefits, Humana provides medical, dental and vision benefits, 401(k) retirement savings plan, time off (including paid time off, company and personal holidays, volunteer time off, paid parental and caregiver leave), short-term and long-term disability, life insurance and many other opportunities.
About Us
About CenterWell Senior Primary Care: CenterWell Senior Primary Care provides proactive, preventive care to seniors, including wellness visits, physical exams, chronic condition management, screenings, minor injury treatment and more. Our unique care model focuses on personalized experiences, taking time to listen, learn and address the factors that impact patient well-being. Our integrated care teams, which include physicians, nurses, behavioral health specialists and more, spend up to 50 percent more time with patients, providing compassionate, personalized care that brings better health outcomes. We go beyond physical health by also addressing other factors that can impact a patient’s well-being.
About CenterWell, a Humana company: CenterWell creates experiences that put patients at the center. As the nation’s largest provider of senior-focused primary care, one of the largest providers of home health services, and fourth largest pharmacy benefit manager, CenterWell is focused on whole-person health by addressing the physical, emotional and social wellness of our patients. As part of Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM), CenterWell offers stability, industry-leading benefits, and opportunities to grow yourself and your career. We proudly employ more than 30,000 clinicians who are committed to putting health first – for our teammates, patients, communities and company. By providing flexible scheduling options, clinical certifications, leadership development programs and career coaching, we allow employees to invest in their personal and professional well-being, all from day one.
Equal Opportunity Employer
It is the policy of Humana not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. It is also the policy of Humana to take affirmative action, in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and VEVRAA, to employ and to advance in employment individuals with disability or protected veteran status, and to base all employment decisions only on valid job requirements. This policy shall apply to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, upgrading, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, recall, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation and selection for training, including apprenticeship, at all levels of employment.
The Stars Quality Improvement Professional will support clinicians and staff, working collaboratively with the staffed clinical and operations teams including center administrators. Provide support, make recommendations and assist with implementing quality improvement best practice initiatives designed to improve CMS Star measures (HEDIS), patient safety and patient experience (CAHPS-HOS). Quality Improvement Professional assignment may be coverage of PCO staffed providers and PCO Independent Network provider/practices functioning in a similar capacity as described previously for support to the staffed centers.
- Best suited candidate will have an interest and practical experience working with clinical Star measures in particular medication adherence and HEDIS.
- Utilize approved avenues to outreach to patients with medication reminders
- Medical record review, retrieval, and submissions to health plans to support HEDIS gap closure.
- Distribute time-sensitive and relevant data to promote action on the part of clinical teams and operations to address opportunities and close gaps (excel moderate -to- advanced skills)
- Review and assess provider/member detail HEDIS data/gap reports to identify opportunities for improvement and gap closure.
- Leads efforts to identify opportunities for improvement, workflow deficiencies and barriers.
- Develop and implement strategic action plans to achieve annual Stars goals within market and/or centers
- Provides support to provider/practice specific needs thus assisting in driving the effective implementation of the quality improvement strategy.
- Manage workloads such as the distribution of medication adherence reports to PCP.
- Train/educate teams on CMS Star measures, one-on-one or in a setting with multiple team members (clinicians, medical assistants, practice administrators, front office).
- Present Stars performance information during meetings one-on-one or in wider settings. Create PowerPoint presentation.
- Collaborates with various stakeholders/partners (internal and external) including market operations/provider relations, coding teams; medical directors, clinical and health plan teams, and vendors to provide support and in some cases assist with the execution of workflows developed to improve outcomes for HEDIS, patient safety (such as medication adherence) and patient experience.
- Support quality initiatives events such as eye screenings, bone mineral density, etc.
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- Strong understanding of healthcare STARS measures (HEDIS, Patient Safety, and
specifications.
- 2 years' experience working with CMS Stars measures.
- Prior experience in a health care setting direct hands-on patient care, front office or
- Experienced providing training 1:1 or in a group setting.
- Comprehensive knowledge of Microsoft Office Word, Excel and PowerPoint and
- Must be willing to travel locally, to our CenterWell Nevada market.
- Bachelor's Degree
- Prior LPN/LVN, Lead Medical Assistant or Center Administrator experience.
- Knowledge of Humana's internal policies, procedures, and systems.
- Work schedule: M-F, 8AM-5PM. Occasional after 5PM meetings
- Work-at-home and visits to medical centers and or IPA offices
- Must reside in Las Vegas area
To ensure Home or Hybrid Home/Office associates' ability to work effectively, the self-
provided internet service of Home or Hybrid Home/Office associates must meet the
Following Criteria
At minimum, a download speed of 25 Mbps and an upload speed of 10 Mbps is
recommended; wireless, wired cable or DSL connection is suggested.
Satellite, cellular and microwave connection can be used only if approved by
leadership.
Associates who live and work from Home in the state of California, Illinois, Montana,
or South Dakota will be provided a bi-weekly payment for their internet expense.
Humana will provide Home or Hybrid Home/Office associates with telephone
equipment appropriate to meet the business requirements for their position/job.
Work from a dedicated space lacking ongoing interruptions to protect member PHI /
HIPAA information.
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Pay Range
The compensation range below reflects a good faith estimate of starting base pay for full time (40 hours per week) employment at the time of posting. The pay range may be higher or lower based on geographic location and individual pay will vary based on demonstrated job related skills, knowledge, experience, education, certifications, etc.
$53,700 - $72,600 per year
Description Of Benefits
Humana, Inc. and its affiliated subsidiaries (collectively, “Humana”) offers competitive benefits that support whole-person well-being. Associate benefits are designed to encourage personal wellness and smart healthcare decisions for you and your family while also knowing your life extends outside of work. Among our benefits, Humana provides medical, dental and vision benefits, 401(k) retirement savings plan, time off (including paid time off, company and personal holidays, volunteer time off, paid parental and caregiver leave), short-term and long-term disability, life insurance and many other opportunities.
About Us
About CenterWell Senior Primary Care: CenterWell Senior Primary Care provides proactive, preventive care to seniors, including wellness visits, physical exams, chronic condition management, screenings, minor injury treatment and more. Our unique care model focuses on personalized experiences, taking time to listen, learn and address the factors that impact patient well-being. Our integrated care teams, which include physicians, nurses, behavioral health specialists and more, spend up to 50 percent more time with patients, providing compassionate, personalized care that brings better health outcomes. We go beyond physical health by also addressing other factors that can impact a patient’s well-being.
About CenterWell, a Humana company: CenterWell creates experiences that put patients at the center. As the nation’s largest provider of senior-focused primary care, one of the largest providers of home health services, and fourth largest pharmacy benefit manager, CenterWell is focused on whole-person health by addressing the physical, emotional and social wellness of our patients. As part of Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM), CenterWell offers stability, industry-leading benefits, and opportunities to grow yourself and your career. We proudly employ more than 30,000 clinicians who are committed to putting health first – for our teammates, patients, communities and company. By providing flexible scheduling options, clinical certifications, leadership development programs and career coaching, we allow employees to invest in their personal and professional well-being, all from day one.
Equal Opportunity Employer
It is the policy of Humana not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. It is also the policy of Humana to take affirmative action, in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and VEVRAA, to employ and to advance in employment individuals with disability or protected veteran status, and to base all employment decisions only on valid job requirements. This policy shall apply to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, upgrading, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, recall, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation and selection for training, including apprenticeship, at all levels of employment.
Salary : $53,700 - $72,600