Value-Based Practice Improvement Specialist

RWJBarnabas Health; Franklin Township (NJ); Remote; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health system is seeking a Value-Based Practice Improvement Specialist. This role involves liaising with physicians, conducting onboarding for value-based programs, and monitoring quality performance. Ideal candidates will have an Associate Degree, healthcare experience, and strong communication skills. The position requires regular travel across New Jersey and offers a comprehensive benefits package including PTO, medical, and retirement plans.

Benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance

Dental and Vision Insurance

Retirement Plans

Short & Long Term Disability

Tuition Reimbursement

Wellness Programs

Qualifications

• Two to four years of healthcare experience.
• Demonstrate team building and collaborative practice behaviors.
• Physician office operations experience.
• Ability to travel various parts of New Jersey.
• Demonstrate ability to multi-task and prioritize.

Responsibilities

• Serve as health system liaison with Physicians/Physician groups.
• Conduct Physician onboarding in various value-based programs.
• Monitor and coordinate recurring meetings with Physician/Physician groups.
• Participate in meetings providing analysis and feedback.
• Work with various departments for Physician support.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Management skills

Technology skills

Presentation skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Associate Degree or equivalent work experience

Job description

Job Title

Value-Based Practice Improvement Specialist

Overview

The Value-Based Practice Improvement Specialist represents and advances RWJBarnabas Health's interest as the preferred and ultimate preeminent health system through superior customer service and execution of Physicians' value-based and quality strategies.

The Value-Based Practice Improvement Specialist represents commitment to developing and managing high performance network and to engaging various Physicians' value-based and quality improvement strategies including but not limited to Quality Improvement, Cost Optimization, Clinical Efficiency, Administrative Efficiency, and Population Health.

Responsibilities

• Serves as health system liaison working with Physicians/Physician groups and payers in a specified geographical location. Will be the main point of contact for the respective physician/physician groups for all issues including quality performance, referral pattern, patient outreach, cost optimization, and building relationship.
• Participate in various Organization Projects to build a better Health System.
• Conducts Physician onboarding in various value-based programs; the onboarding process includes but not limited to a comprehensive orientation of the health system, array of benefits, physician's responsibilities, etc.
• Responsible for monitoring and coordinates recurring meetings with Physician/Physician groups to go over their quality performance, gaps in care, chronic fall-out outreach, and financial performance; to create strategic improvement plans.
• Contribute creative solutions and ownership of daily assignments for seamless communication and systematic completion of routine and special projects. Follow protocols and use common sense to escalate situations to management appropriately.
• Participates in meetings by providing analysis, feedback and recommendations that foster a successful relationship between RWJBarnabas Health System, essential Physicians, and external agencies.
• Works cohesively with other departments with both clinical and non-clinical personnel to provide the best support for the Physicians to perform well.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree or equivalent work experience
• Two to four years of healthcare experience
• Must possess strong interpersonal, communication, management, and technology skills
• Must demonstrate team building and collaborative practice behaviors
• Must demonstrate understanding of performance improvement and quality outcomes management
• Physician office operations experience
• Ability to travel various part of New Jersey to visit the Physician/Physician Groups
• Demonstrate ability to multi-task, prioritize, and use good judgement in a fast-paced environment
• Strong presentation and problem-solving skills; familiar with root cause analysis

Essential Job Functions

• Candidate should have basic knowledge of Risk score, Utilization, Cost and Quality of care
• Serves as health system liaison working with Physicians/Physician groups and payers in a specified geographical location. Will be the main point of contact for the respective physician/physician groups for all the issues including quality performance, referral pattern, patient outreach, cost optimization, and building relationship.
• Participate in various Organization Projects to build a better Health System.
• Conducts Physician onboarding in various value-based programs; the onboarding process includes but not limited to a comprehensive orientation of the health system, array of benefits, physician's responsibilities, etc.
• Responsible for monitoring and coordinates recurring meeting with Physician/Physician groups to go over their quality performance, gaps in care, chronic fall-out outreach, and financial performance; to create strategic improvement plans.
• Contribute creative solutions and ownership of daily assignments for seamless communication and systematic completion of routine and special projects. Follow protocols and use common sense to escalate situations to management appropriately.
• Participates in meeting by providing analysis, feedback and recommendations that foster a successful relationship between RWJBarnabas Health System, essential Physicians, and external agencies.
• Works cohesively with other departments with both clinical and non-clinical personnel to provide the best support for the Physicians to perform well.

Scheduling Requirements

• This role requires regular travel to various parts of New Jersey (Southern & Central Regions) to visit the Physician/Physician Groups.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer