Population Health Administrator

Role Overview

• Lead the design, implementation, and daily execution of Population Health Management programs aligned with Medicaid, Managed Care, and Value-Based Service (VBS) contracts.
• Direct provider performance initiatives to improve quality outcomes, contract performance, and patient care delivery across the organization.
• Serve as the organizational subject matter expert for population health, quality measurement, and value-based care strategies.
• Coordinate logistics for population health projects (scheduling internal meetings, tracking action items, maintaining project plans).
• Leverage multiple internal and external data sources to identify care gaps, quality performance trends, and opportunities for system-level improvement.
• Translate complex health plan, HEDIS, CMS CQM, and contract reports into actionable workflows and targeted interventions for clinical teams.
• Monitor, track, and report progress on population health initiatives to leadership using.
• Collaborate with Executive Leadership, IT, Clinical Operations, and external partners to implement system-wide process improvements.
• Serve as a liaison for Health Plans and other population health entities, ensuring compliance with all quality and value-based contract requirements.
• Serve as project lead and primary contact for Health Information Exchange (HIE) and onboarding, maintenance, and reporting requirements.
• Maintain user guides, tip sheets, and process maps for internal tools (EHR registries, data exports, BI dashboards).
• Develop and deliver trainings, presentations, and guidance to support adoption of population health workflows and quality initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Behavioral Health, Healthcare Administration, or similar related field required.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a behavioral health environment.
• Advanced knowledge in population health management, value-based care, and quality measurement (HEDIS, CMS CQMs, NCQA)
• High attention to detail and strong organization skills are essential.
• Experience using electronic health care records.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, capable of confidently and effectively presenting and speaking.
• Able to work independently, collaboratively and proactively to accomplish work goals.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and managing projects through a full cycle process.
• Proficient in basic data analysis, reporting to include spreadsheets, charts and diagrams.
• If driving while on agency time or on agency business, a valid Arizona driver license and appropriate liability insurance and approval for liability coverage with EMPACT
• SPC’s liability insurance carrier is required.
• At time of hire, a 3-year state driving record with no major infractions or excessive driving violations/tickets is required.
• Must have a Fingerprint clearance card or be eligible to obtain one.

Benefits

• Generous PTO
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Medical plans (4 choices)
• Dental plans (2 choices)
• Vision plans (2 choices)
• 403(b) retirement plan
• Retirement Allowance
• Company paid Life/AD&D and Long-term Disability
• Voluntary additional Life and Short-term Disability
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Licensure Reimbursement
• Elder Care assistance
• Pet Insurance and much more!