Clinical Practice Consultant

Overview

Our Clinical Practice Consultants are responsible for the value creation, impact, and cost control of Blue Cross of Idaho provider partners engaged in value based reimbursement programs. Provide strategic, hands-on, office based support to primary care providers (PCP) for analysis of performance in quality, cost, and utilization scores, and identify opportunities for improvement across those areas. Develop strategic plans in collaboration with PCPs and the interdepartmental teams for transformation of workflows resulting in outstanding performance in the organization’s value based reimbursement program(s).

• Experience:
  
  5 years primary/ambulatory care environment, health industry, healthcare administration, population health management, or related experience
• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s Degree Nursing, Healthcare Administration, Public Health, Business Administrations, related course of study, or equivalent work experience (Two years’ relevant work experience is equivalent to one-year college)
• Other:
  Travel required

• Deliver office based, hands on consultative workflow transformation and training/education services to providers enrolled in Blue Cross of Idaho value based reimbursement programs and clinical evidence based guidelines
• Identify, develop, and implement clinical cost and quality improvement projects based on claims, utilization, and medical cost data review in accordance with regulatory agency standards and accreditation agency requirements
• Identify and lead performance improvement projects that maximize provider value based reimbursement
• Evaluate the effectiveness of each project and assure implementation of corrective action plans that improve performance
• Transform PCP practices enrolled in value based reimbursement program(s) using innovative continuous improvement methodologies
• Analyze and interpret provider value based reimbursement reports in the areas of National Quality Standards like NCQA, HEDIS, NQF, PQRS etc. Develop strategic plans to meet target performance metrics, and implement strategic plans in partnership with the provider and plans
• Provide assistance in the use of health information data exchanges, user interfaces, predicative analytic tools, and other population health management tools
• Identify business requirements for Blue Cross of Idaho data analytics that support provider partners in identifying and meeting value based reimbursement targets
• Educate value based care providers regarding alternative care programs and research available options including costs and appropriateness of patient placement

• Program design and process improvement
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Strong relationship management and facilitation
• Work independently and proactively
• Design and develop quality performance programs
• Develop and deliver professional presentations on findings
• Compare trends over time and find opportunities for improvement
• Travel up to 25%

• Experience in data analysis, interpretation, and outcomes strategic plan development
• Experience in health plan provider network performance management, population health management, continuous improvement or provider engagement models
• Experience with value based reimbursement programs

As of the date of this posting, a good faith estimate of the current pay range is $78,064 to $117,095. The position is eligible for an annual incentive bonus (variable depending on company and employee performance).

The pay range for this position takes into account a wide range of factors including, but not limited to, specific competencies, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, relevant experience, skills, seniority, performance, travel requirements, internal equity, business or organizational needs, and alignment with market data. At Blue Cross of Idaho, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top range for the position.

Compensation decisions are dependent on factors and circumstances at the time of offer.

We offer a robust package of benefits including paid time off, paid holidays,…