Clinical Quality Analyst - NCQA Accreditation - Telecommute in Arizona

Company: UnitedHealth Group
Location: Houston
Posted on: September 24, 2022

Job Description:

UnitedHealthcare is a company that's on the rise. We're expanding in multiple directions, across borders and, most of all, in the way we think. Here, innovation isn't about another gadget, it's about transforming the health care industry. Ready to make a difference? Make yourself at home with us and start doing your life's best work.

We are searching for a highly qualified Accreditation Analyst to provide support for our UHC Quality team. -This position is responsible for assistance and guidance on clinical quality improvement and NCQA Health Plan accreditation for First Survey, LTSS and the Medicaid Module. -

You'll enjoy the flexibility to telecommute in Phoenix, Arizona as you take on some tough challenges.

Primary Responsibilities:

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• Developing and preparing documentation for NCQA and other accreditation surveys submissions
  
• Provide meeting logistics support including scheduling, coordinating with remote participants, material preparation, ensure audio visual and telecom needs are met, record minutes from meetings, provide post meeting materials and distribution to attendees
  
• Meet frequently with leaders for proactive meeting support including preparations before critical meetings
  
• Works closely with health plan staff partners to build and document compliance with accreditation standards
  
• Interpret complex data and draws conclusions
  
• Complete reports that provide analysis of data related to key quality projects
  
• Present results of data analysis to diverse stakeholders
  
• Organizes and/or participates in readiness assessments in preparation for accreditation survey submissions
  
• Interface with accreditation agencies and other state regulatory bodies
  
• Participates in the development and distribution of accreditation best practices
  
• Develop and review policies and procedures that support accreditation activities
  
• Ensure projects are completed on time and in scope
  
• Serves as point of contact, consultative resource, and subject matter expert in all aspects of Accreditation
  
  
  
  You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.
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  Required Qualifications:
  
  
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  • 2+ years of Stars, HEDIS measure technical specifications, Quality, Auditing, or accreditation experience
    
  • 2+ years of experience working in a healthcare environment
    
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Products, including visual representation of quality data and trends
    
  • Candidate must be based in Arizona
    
    
    Preferred Qualifications:
    
    
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    • CPHQ or other quality designation
      
    • Experience working in quality
      
    • Familiar with Medicaid regulatory requirements
      
    • Flexibility and quick adaptation to change is key
      
    • Demonstrated success with meeting or exceeding identified targets or goals
      
    • Demonstrated ability to communicate ideas clearly and concisely
      
    • Ability to work in a cross functional environment
      
    • Ability to multi-task and work in a dynamic environment
      
    • Excellent time management, organizational, and prioritization skills and ability to balance multiple priorities
      
    • Full COVID-19 vaccination is an essential job function of this role. Candidates located in states that mandate COVID-19 booster doses must also comply with those state requirements. UnitedHealth Group will adhere to all federal, state and local regulations as well as all client requirements and will obtain necessary proof of vaccination, and boosters when applicable, prior to employment to ensure compliance. Candidates must be able to perform all essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation
      
      
      
      To protect the health and safety of our workforce, patients and communities we serve, UnitedHealth Group and its affiliate companies require all employees to disclose COVID-19 vaccination status prior to beginning employment. In addition, some roles and locations require full COVID-19 vaccination, including boosters, as an essential job function. UnitedHealth Group adheres to all federal, state and local COVID-19 vaccination regulations as well as all client COVID-19 vaccination requirements and will obtain the necessary information from candidates prior to employment to ensure compliance. Candidates must be able to perform all essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation. Failure to meet the vaccination requirement may result in rescission of an employment offer or termination of employment
      
      Careers at UnitedHealthcare Community & State. Challenge brings out the best in us. It also attracts the best. That's why you'll find some of the most amazingly talented people in health care here. We serve the health care needs of low income adults and children with debilitating illnesses such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, HIV/AIDS and high-risk pregnancy. Our holistic, outcomes-based approach considers social, behavioral, economic, physical and environmental factors. Join us. Work with proactive health care, community and government partners to heal health care and create positive change for those who need it most. This is the place to do your life's best work.(sm)
      
      *All Telecommuters will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy.
      
      
      Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
      
      UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

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