Manager - Risk Adjustment

Astrana Health; California (MO); On-site; USD 102,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking a Manager - Risk Adjustment to lead risk adjustment initiatives, ensuring accurate documentation and compliance within the healthcare framework. You will oversee operations, coordinate with medical providers, and manage incentive programs. The role requires a Bachelor's degree, relevant certifications, and significant experience in risk adjustment and project management. A competitive salary between $102,000 - $115,000 is offered, alongside remote work flexibility with minimal travel to corporate offices in California.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• Current AAPC or AHIMA certification required.
• 5 years' experience in risk adjustment or healthcare project management.
• 5 years in a managerial or supervisory role.
• Strong computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of coding and specialists' teams.
• Collaborate with providers to implement risk adjustment processes.
• Audit chart review outcomes and provider coding trends.
• Manage regional Provider Incentive and Member Incentive Programs.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory guidelines.

Skills

Risk adjustment strategy

Project management

Health plan guidelines

Communication skills

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

AAPC or AHIMA certification

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Location: 600 City Parkway West 10th Floor, Orange, CA 92868

Compensation: $102,000 - $115,000 / year

Department: Quality - Risk Adjustment

Description

Astrana Health is seeking Manager - Risk Adjustment to oversee risk adjustment initiatives for the organization, including in-home health assessments, embedded NP, medical chart retrieval, HCC risk adjustment data & documentation integrity, and supporting vendor programs. This manager will also oversee implementation of programs designed to ensure all diagnosed codes and conditions are properly supported by appropriate documentation in patient chart. These programs include but are not limited to training and educational activities, Nurse Practitioner and AWV programs, clinical chart review programs, retrospective reviews, encounter submission, data reconciliation, and electronic data submission including supplemental data submissions.

Our Values

• Put Patients First
• Empower Entrepreneurial Provider and Care Teams
• Operate with Integrity & Excellence
• Be Innovative
• Work As One Team

What You’ll Do

• Oversee daily regional operations of the coding and specialists’ team, retrospective and prospective review teams and programs and ensures the appropriate strategy, tactics and data capture processes are in place.
• Collaborate closely with providers and regional network leadership teams to implement risk adjustment education, processes, and programs effectively for accurate and compliant capture of members’ conditions.
• Identify and analyze implications of key changes to the regulatory & policy environment on provider organizations in the areas of risk adjustment and compliance.
• Serve as the vendor (Chart review/AWV/Cozeva etc.) and provider liaison to ensure coordination of efforts, effective relationship management, cost effectiveness, delivery of work product, quality of work, delivery of required training for internal associates and timely communication on all issues.
• Manage the regional employed NP program and the vendor driven AWV program.
• Audit the chart review outcomes provided by the risk adjustment vendor and audit provider coding trends to identify potential gaps.
• Support effective business relationships with external entities, including payers and health plan partners with continuous focus on performance improvement related to population clinical quality and patient experience goals.
• Require significant collaboration with internal stakeholders including, but not limited to, primary care section and specialty service lines, IT, business services and finance, contracting, compliance, as well as external entities and vendors will be required.
• Manage regional Provider Incentive and Member Incentive Programs.
• Recover dx codes from institutional encounters through hospitalists/encounters.
• Roll out new regional programs as applicable to improve documentation and accurate coding.
• Ensure the accuracy of risk data in and out of core systems.
• Establish EMR connectivity with Astrana Health and provider group/IPA.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable regulatory and accreditation guidelines such as CMS, NCQA, DMHC etc.
• Develop policy and procedures as required for departmental improvements.
• Complete special projects when required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Current AAPC or AHIMA certification (CCS, CCS-P, CPC, CPC-H, CPC-P, RHIT, or RHIA)
• 5 years’ experience of risk adjustment, project management, operations, quality improvement or data analysis/reporting experience in the healthcare industry
• 5 years’ experience in managerial or supervisory capacity
• Previous experience in value-based revenue and risk adjustment improvement initiatives
• Experienced with health plan guidelines/criteria/ICE/CMS/NCQA/DMHC
• Ability to effectively present information within and outside the organization
• Advanced ability to manage and work with minimal supervision or absence of detailed instruction.
• Strong computer skills with proficiency using all Microsoft Office products, and demonstrated ability and willingness to learn new software.
• Excellent time management, project management, organizational and communication skills.

Environmental Job Requirements and Working Conditions

• This is a remote position. Travel to corporate offices in Orange County, Alhambra, or Monterey Park may be required once a year.
• The national target pay range for this role is: $102,000 - $115,000. Actual compensation will be determined based on geographic location (current or future), experience, and other job‑related factors.

Astrana Health is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative action employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need. If you require assistance in applying for open positions due to a disability, please email us at [e-mail] to request an accommodation.

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.