Healthcare Project Manager - Performance Specialist
Job Description
Job Description
As a Healthcare Project Manager – Performance Specialist, you will play a pivotal role in driving the planning, execution, and evaluation of population health initiatives and performance improvement projects across a dynamic healthcare network. You will lead efforts to enhance clinical and financial outcomes, engage stakeholders, and ensure seamless communication across teams, practices, and leadership. This is a full-time Onsite position Monday-Friday in West Palm Beach, FL.
Responsibilities:
- Population Health Initiative Management
- Direct multiple population health initiatives/projects (e.g., clinical initiatives like AWV-TCM) within a healthcare network.
- Educate and assist in problem-solving to promote the implementation of population health and clinical initiatives.
- Support the preparation and delivery of presentations related to population health and clinical initiatives.
- Ensure proper training on population health and its role in improving continuity of care for patients.
- Conduct routine meetings with staff (including PCPs), documenting discussions, action plans, and feedback.
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Data Analytics & Reporting
- Possess general knowledge of data analytics and reporting requirements.
- Review data to identify trends and opportunities for revenue growth and clinical improvement.
- Apply analytical tools to research trends, expenditures, and utilization of healthcare providers/practices.
- Collect, compile, and analyze data to measure and report provider and program performance.
- Design and implement dashboards to track and manage assigned project performance.
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Program Management & Strategic Planning
- Lead planning, evaluation, rollout, and monitoring of the Performance Enhancement Series (PES) program across the ACO.
- Develop and maintain customized strategic action plans for practices, tracking deliverables and timelines.
- Conduct quarterly performance assessments using financial, quality, and utilization data to identify underperforming practices for PES enrollment.
- Oversee the implementation of Additional Network Participation Standard Agreements for practices with persistent performance or financial challenges.
- Monitor compliance with benchmarks (e.g., Low Panel and Billing Days policies) and escalate practices not meeting targets.
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Stakeholder Engagement & Communication
- Coordinate PES communications, including letters, consultant briefings, and performance reports.
- Liaise with provider consultants and the Medical Director to support follow-ups, reassessments, and practice transitions.
- Work effectively across all levels of the organization, maintaining clear communication and managing expectations with leadership.
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Physician Advisor Program Oversight
- Manage scheduling, coordination, and tracking of Physician Advisor (PA) meetings across the ACO.
- Collaborate with the Medical Director to support PA onboarding and align group meeting agendas with ACO priorities.
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Performance Monitoring & Contingency Planning
- Proactively manage shifts in project scope, identify potential crises, and devise contingency plans.
- Conduct project post-mortems to create recommendations for improvement.
- Monitor progress of PES practices using tools like Caretracker and the Super DocACO App, escalating noncompliance or roadblocks as needed.
- Maintain accurate documentation, dashboards, and trackers for internal review and auditing purposes.
- Provide monthly summary reports to leadership on PA engagement, compliance findings, and unresolved issues.
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Education & Training
- Educate physicians and providers on population health initiatives, including the PES program’s role in improving patient care.
- Assist in the creation and distribution of training materials and educational resources.
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Additional Responsibilities
- Design and implement cross-functional initiatives to optimize processes and improve efficiency.
- Support company philosophies, objectives, decisions, and policies.
- Perform other duties as assigned within the scope of responsibilities.
- Ensure adherence to HIPAA, confidentiality, and organizational privacy standards.
Competencies:
- Analytical and advanced problem-solving strategies.
- Minimum level computer skills in a Microsoft Office environment: Medium
- Knowledge of Excel, Word, and Power Point Presentations in a business setting.
- Strong internet research capabilities.
- High attention to detail.
- Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions.
- Safety and Security - Uses equipment and materials properly.
- Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time.
- Knowledge of legal and ethical consideration related to patient information.
- Proven people skills with the ability to interface effectively both internally and externally with a wide range of people including physicians, office staff, hospital executives, medical groups, IPA’s, community organizations and other health plan staff.
- Knowledge of and experience collaborating with Provider Communities.
- Experience with Electronic Medical Record (EMRs) or Health Information Management (HIMs) systems.
- An elevated level of engagement and emotional intelligence
- Progressive operational experience within a medical center, clinical group, or hospital setting.
- Basic knowledge of Population Health Strategy
- Proven ability to function effectively in matrix management environment and as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, healthcare administration, or related field
- 3+ years of experience in healthcare project management or related field
- Proven track record of successfully leading and delivering projects on time and within budget
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in a related area. Three+ years of experience in healthcare project management, clinical group operations, or hospital performance improvement.
Compensation details: 60000-70000 Yearly Salary
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