Description and Requirements The Director, Risk Score Accuracy will be accountable for activities that drive appropriate revenue and performance of risk score accuracy programs that are critical to the growth and financial viability of all Healthfirst products. This role will work closely with internal subject matter experts to establish and maintain key metrics that measure risk score accuracy program effectiveness. The results of which will be shared with executives and leaders at hospitals, provider groups and used to coordinate program activities between vendors and stake holders.

Hybrid Work Schedule

This role is hybrid which consists of reporting to our 100 Church Street, NYC office location 3 days per week.

Duties and Responsibilities

Assume leadership role in the delivery and execution of the risk adjustment program by driving value through data driven decisions in a regulatory compliant manner.

Lead regular meetings with internal leaders to review strategy and goals of the program and communicate performance, opportunities, budget versus actual, benchmark analysis to Healthfirst leadership.

Manage the development and implementation of corporate performance improvement campaigns and initiatives as needed

Collaborate and engage internal stakeholders such as Actuary, Delivery System Engagement, Information Technology, Product Management to ensure alignment across processes and work effort.

Provide guidance and thought leadership to analysts and staff in support of all processes related to risk adjustment for Medicaid, Medicare & QHP products.

Direct the communication of all appropriate changes in CMS and regulatory environment that impact risk scores, benchmark fluctuations and revenue implications.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in actuarial science, Mathematics, Statistics, Finance, or a similar field which demonstrates an affinity and talent for quantitative analysis

Minimum ten (10) years' experience in a combination of quality, provider engagement and/risk adjustment, with at least 3 years in a senior leadership role

Demonstrated knowledge of Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) practices, policies, and regulations.  Expert knowledge of Medicare Risk Adjustment Payment Methodology, HCC, CRG and other risk adjustment methodologies

Excellent leadership and team management abilities with a history of developing high performing teams

Experience with managed care software and analytics tools.  Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels

Experience with strategy development, execution, planning, and management of high priority/high visibility projects related to corporate enterprise efforts

Ability to analyze large data sets, synthesize interpretations and present results findings to internal executive stakeholders

Prior experience managing a team

Preferred Qualifications

ASA (Associate, Society of Actuaries) membership or on track to become one

Hiring Range*:

Greater New York City Area (NY, NJ, CT residents): $150,800 - $230,690

All Other Locations (within approved locations): $124,400 - $190,315

As a candidate for this position, your salary and related elements of compensation will be contingent upon your work experience, education, licenses and certifications, and any other factors Healthfirst deems pertinent to the hiring decision.

In addition to your salary, Healthfirst offers employees a full range of benefits such as, medical, dental and vision coverage, incentive and recognition programs, life insurance, and 401k contributions (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). Healthfirst believes in providing a competitive compensation and benefits package wherever its employees work and live.

*The hiring range is defined as the lowest and highest salaries that Healthfirst in “good faith” would pay to a new hire, or for a job promotion, or transfer into this role.