Clinical Quality Management Analyst

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina; North Carolina; Remote; USD 68,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to enhancing healthcare quality and provider engagement. In this remote role, you will support the development of a high-performing provider network, promoting quality improvement initiatives and collaborating with clinical teams. Your expertise in data analysis and quality management will help drive effective healthcare outcomes and improve provider satisfaction. With opportunities for professional growth and a robust compensation package, this role is perfect for those passionate about making a difference in the healthcare landscape.

Benefits

Annual Incentive Bonus

401(k) with employer match

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Competitive health benefits

Wellness programs

Qualifications

• 3+ years of clinical experience required for RN or 5+ years for LPN.
• Experience in quality programs and provider engagement is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support quality improvement for HEDIS measures and Medicare Stars.
• Engage with providers to enhance quality management initiatives.

Skills

Data Analysis

Quality Improvement

Clinical Policy Interpretation

Provider Engagement

Microsoft Excel

Education

Bachelor's Degree

RN with 3 years of clinical experience

LPN with 5 years of clinical experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Data Visualization Tools

Job description

Job Description

Support the development and maintenance of a high performing quality provider network by engaging with Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs) and independent primary care providers to promote quality improvement for NCQA Healthcare Effectiveness and Data Information Set (HEDIS) measures, MA Stars and developing improvement plans when needed. Implement and manage all Quality Management activities for assigned providers. Work closely with relevant Blue Cross NC stakeholders to educate providers regarding quality management and preventive health initiatives and programs.

What You'll Do

• Remote, provider-facing role requiring up to 30% travel within assigned territory (Raleigh-Durham-Wake and surrounding counties).
• Maintain a collaborative working relationship with assigned providers to streamline processes related to Healthcare Effectiveness Data and Information Set (HEDIS) measures to maximize outcomes of NCQA accreditation, Medicare Stars, HEDIS Measure performance and improve provider satisfaction.
• Provides guidance with interpretation of clinical aspects of Corporate Medical Policy and HEDIS Measures, develops, and implements quality improvement plans based on departmental goals. Aligns clinical decision-making processes with regulatory requirements (e.g., DOI/ERISA/NCQA). Keeps abreast of medical knowledge, care patterns, regulatory and governmental rules, and regulations.
• Provides education and supports implementation of Blue Cross NC quality-based programs ensuring care cap closure (including HEDIS medical record abstraction) to improve member outcomes. Programs include but not limited to: Blue Premier and Medicare Advantage Quality Incentive Program (MAQIP).
• Utilize data analysis and visualization tools to create presentations, providing relevant and actionable feedback to providers in monthly quality workstream meetings in collaboration with internal quality teams and external stakeholders.
• Experienced using Microsoft office applications, including databases, word-processing, and excel spreadsheets. Must be proficient in Excel.
• Assists in the evaluation, development, and integration of Quality Management programs in support of new corporate initiatives. Participate in change efforts and promotes department, division, and corporate goals.
• Collects, organizes, and disseminates "best practices" information regarding providers operating within Value Based Programs. Supports the development of continuous quality improvement activities.
• Provides local presence for Quality Management (QM) related activities.

What You'll Bring (Hiring Requirements)

• RN with 3 years of clinical experience or LPN with 5 years of clinical experience required
• Must have previous work experience in applicable business area (i.e., UM, CM, Medical Review or quality programs)
• Bachelor's degree or advanced degree preferred
• Ability to travel up to 30% within assigned territories

Hiring Preferences

• Clinical Data abstraction experience
• Billing and CPT II Coding experience
• EMR analyst experience
• Previous provider facing Clinical Quality Improvement experience

Salary Range

At Blue Cross NC, we take great pride in a fair and equitable compensation package that reflects market-price and our starting salaries are typically planned near the middle of the range listed. Compensation decisions are driven by factors including experience and training, specialized skill sets, licensure and certifications and other business and organizational needs.Our base salary is part of a robust Total Rewards package that includes an Annual Incentive Bonus*, 401(k) with employer match, Paid Time Off (PTO), and competitive health benefits and wellness programs.

*Based on annual corporate goal achievement and individual performance.

$68,200.00 - $109,100.00