Population Health Navigator

Cherry County Hospital; Valentine (NE); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance 100% for employee

Employer HSA contribution

Paid time off

Retirement plan 457

Job summary

Cherry County Hospital & Clinic in Valentine, NE is seeking a Population Health Coordinator to improve patient health through preventive care, chronic disease management, and quality improvement initiatives.

You will identify care gaps, contact patients, monitor quality measures, support value-based programs, and collaborate with providers to improve workflows and outcomes. Experience in population health and EHRs is preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience in healthcare quality, population health, care coordination or clinic operations preferred.
• Understanding quality measures, value-based care, HCCs and payer programs.
• Strong analytical, communication and organizational skills.
• Experience using electronic health records, Microsoft Office applications, reporting tools and population health platforms preferred.

Responsibilities

• Identify and track patient care gaps, including screenings, immunizations, and chronic disease follow-ups.
• Contact patients to schedule recommended services and follow-up appointments.
• Monitor quality measures and help improve patient outcomes.
• Support value-based care programs and payer quality initiatives.
• Maintain patient registries, review reports, and track performance data.
• Collaborate with providers, nursing staff, and leadership to improve workflows and quality of care.
• Educate patients about preventive services and available resources.

Skills

Healthcare quality

Population health

Care coordination

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Tools

EHR systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Cherry County Hospital & Clinic in Valentine, NE is seeking a Population Health Coordinator to improve patient health through preventive care, chronic disease management, and quality improvement initiatives.

You will identify care gaps, contact patients, monitor quality measures, support value-based programs, and collaborate with providers to improve workflows and outcomes. Experience in population health and EHRs is preferred.