Risk Adjustment Director

OUR COMMITMENT TO A HUMAN HIRING PROCESS

We believe every candidate deserves thoughtful wedo not use AI or automated systems toreview applications. Every application is reviewed bya realhumanmember of our team. Because we take the time to give each submission the attention it deserves our review process may take a little longer and we genuinely appreciate your patience as we work through applications carefully and respectfully.

SERVICE AREA PREFERENCE

While we encourage all interested applicants to apply we do give priority to those who live in or near our service counties: Santa Cruz Monterey Merced San Benito and Mariposa. Our mission ofaccessible quality health care guided by local innovationleadseverything we do and having team members who are connected to the communities we serve strengthens our ability to deliver on that commitment.

We have an opportunity to join the Alliance as the Risk Adjustment Director leading the Risk Adjustment Department.

This position can be located in one of our service counties (Mariposa Merced Monterey Santa Cruz or San Benito) or remotely in California with expected travel to Alliance service area(s) once a quarter. Must reside in California upon hire.

WHAT YOULL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR

Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer you will:

• Provide strategic management oversight in designing implementing directing and monitoring the Alliances Risk Adjustment Department functions
• Direct the Risk Adjustment Department act as a subject matter expert and provide executive-level advice and guidance on coding and risk adjustment methodologies and overall business operations
• Direct manage and supervise Risk Adjustment Department staff

ABOUT THE TEAM

The Finance Division acts as the guardian of the Alliances financial health. We track the pulse of the organization by analyzing budgets forecasting future performance and navigating the ever-changing economic and political landscape.

To keep the Alliance financially strong and secure we wear several hats and partner with every department in the organization to translate fiscal data into insights and action. From managing funds to risk management and compliance we ensure the Alliances responsible use of public funds.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

• A motivated and seasoned leader in the managed care industry with expertise in risk adjustments
• Excellent communication skills with strength in building relationships and partnering with cross-functional teams.
• Champion accountability across the organization
• Experience in overseeing the Medicare Risk Adjustment life cycle
• Strong data and analytical skills including SQL dashboarding and reporting
• Be invested in staff development and empowering teams to do their best work
• Medi-Cal experience is a plus

WHAT YOULL NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL

To read the full position description and list of requirements click here.

• Knowledge of:
• • The managed care industry and of Medicare health insurance payment methodologies
  • Medicare (Hierarchical Condition Categories) risk adjustment models
  • Methods and techniques of developing and delivering data management strategies that support contract analysis trend management budgeting forecasting strategic planning and healthcare operations
  • Principles and practices of provider reimbursement methodologies pricing and fee schedules for all provider types including hospital physician and ancillary providers
  • Healthcare industry specific terms and healthcare related data types and structures including member claims clinical and provider types
  • Methods and techniques of valuating for physician and inpatient and outpatient hospital costs
• Ability to:
• • Demonstrate strong analytical skills accurately collect manage and analyze data identify issues offer recommendations and potential consequences and mitigate risk
  • Perform complex analysis related to rate negotiations health care cost reports and determination of rates for hospitals clinics long-term care facilities allied health services professional services and specialist services
  • Develop plan organize and direct finance programs and activities that are complex in nature and regional in scope
  • Provide leadership facilitate meetings and partner with and guide managers and employees in the resolution of issues
  • Demonstrate a collaborative management style build rapport demonstrate excellent public relations skills and effectively manage internal and external business relationships
• Education and Experience:
• • Bachelors degree in Finance Business Healthcare Administration Mathematics Statistics or a closely related field
  • A minimum of ten years of experience in healthcare finance or analytics which included a minimum of five years of experience with Medicare risk adjustment processes a minimum of two years of experience related to Medicare Managed Care Programs and a minimum of three years of supervisory experience (a Masters degree may substitute for two years of general healthcare finance or analytics experience); or an equivalent combination of education and experience may be qualifying

OTHER INFORMATION

• We are in a hybrid work environment and we anticipate that the interview process will take place remotely via Microsoft Teams.
• While some staff may work full telecommuting schedules attendance at quarterly company-wide events or department meetings will be expected.
• In-office or in-community presence may be required for some positions and is dependent on business need. Details about this can be reviewed during the interview process.

COMPENSATION INFORMATION

• Zone 1 Pay Range: $210000 - $250000
  Typical areas in Zone 1: Santa Cruz San Benito and Monterey Counties Bay Area Sacramento Los Angeles and San Diego areas
  
  
• Zone 2 Pay Range: $200000 - $235000
  Typical areas in Zone 2: Mariposa and Merced Counties Fresno area Bakersfield Eastern California San Luis Obispo area and the Central Valley (except Sacramento)

The applicable salary ranges are based on work location and are aligned to a zone according to the cost of labor in your area. All ranges are subject to change in the future. We are happy to provide the full compensation range for the role answer any questions that you have or share the applicable pay zone for your location if its not one of the typical areas listed. You can reach out to and a member from our Talent Acquisition team will be in touch.

The hiring ranges represent a goodfaith estimate of what we expect to pay for this role upon hire and are not the full compensation ranges. Employees typically have opportunities for growth within the full compensation range over time based on performance and merit. Final compensation will be determined by our compensation philosophy analysis of the selected candidates qualifications (direct or transferable experience related to the position education or training) as well as other factors (internal equity market factors and geographic location).

OUR BENEFITS

Available for all regular Alliance employees working more than 30 hours per benefits are available on a pro-rated basis for part-time employees. These benefits are unavailable to temporary employees while on an assignment with the Alliance.

• Medical Dental and Vision Plans
• Ample Paid Time Off
• 12 Paid Holidays per year
• 401(a) Retirement Plan
• 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
• Robust Health and Wellness Program
• Onsite EV Charging Stations

ABOUT US

We are a group of over 500 dedicated employees committed to our mission of providing accessible quality health care that is guided by local innovation. We feel that our work is bigger than ourselves. We leave work each day knowing that we made a difference in the community around us.

Join us at Central California Alliance for Health (the Alliance) where you will be part of a culture that is respectful diverse professional and fun and where you are empowered to do your best work. As a regional non-profit health plan we serve members in Mariposa Merced Monterey San Benito and Santa Cruz counties. To learn more about us take a look at ourFact Sheet.

The Alliance is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex (including pregnancy) sexual orientation gender perception or identity national origin age marital status protected veteran status or disability status. We are an E-Verify participating employer

At this time the Alliance does not provide any type of sponsorship. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time ongoing basis without current or future needs for any type of employer supported or provided sponsorship.