You could be the one who changes everything for our 28 million members. Centene is transforming the health of our communities, one person at a time. As a diversified, national organization, you’ll have access to competitive benefits including a fresh perspective on workplace flexibility.

　　Hybrid Position - 10% Travel Covering Southern Illinois

　　Position Purpose: Establishes and fosters a healthy working relationship between community physician and small provider practices and WellCare. Educates providers and supports provider practice sites in regards to the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) HEDIS measures. Provides education for HEDIS measures, appropriate medical record documentation and appropriate coding. Assists in resolving deficiencies impacting plan compliance to meet State and Federal standards for HEDIS.

　　Under general guidance form Senior Quality Practice Advisors and management, educates community physician and small provider practices in appropriate HEDIS measures, medical record documentation guidelines and HEDIS ICD-9/10 CPT coding in accordance with NCQA requirements.

　　Collects, summarizes and trends provider performance data to identify and strategize opportunities for provider improvement.

　　Collaborates with Provider Relations to improve provider performance in areas of Quality, Risk Adjustment and Operations (claims and encounters).

　　Assists in delivering provider specific metrics and coaches providers on gap closing opportunities.

　　Assists in identifying specific practice needs where WellCare can provide support.

　　Partners with physicians/physician staff to find ways to encourage member clinical participation in wellness and education.

　　Provides resources and educational opportunities to provider and staff.

　　Captures concerns and issues in action plans as agreed upon with provider.

　　Documents action plans and details of visits and outcomes. Reports critical incidents and information regarding quality of care issues.

　　Communicates with external data sources as needed to gather data necessary to measure identified outcomes.

　　Provides communication such as newsletter articles, member education, outreach interventions and provider education.

　　Supports quality improvement HEDIS and program studies as needed, requesting records from providers, maintaining databases, and researching to identify members' provider encounter history.

　　Ensures that documentation produced and/or processed complies with state regulations and/or accrediting body requirements.

　　Ensures assigned contract/regulatory report content is accurate and that submission adheres to deadline.

　　Enter documentation of findings in identified databases and ensure accuracy in medical records for data collection, DE and reporting.

　　Performs other duties as assigned.

　　Candidate Education: Required A Bachelor's Degree in Healthcare, Public Health, Nursing, Psychology, Health Administration, Social Work or related field or equivalent work experience within a managed care environment related to HEDIS record review, quality improvement, medical coding or transferable skill sets that demonstrates the ability to perform the role. Preferred: A Master's Degree in Healthcare, Public Health, Nursing, Psychology, Health Administration, Social Work or related field. Candidate Experience: Required: 1+ year of experience in related HEDIS medical record review or quality improvement with experience in data and chart reviews to provide consultation and education to providers and provider staff OR 2 years medical coding or other transferable experience and skill set combination that demonstrates the ability to learn and perform the level of the position.

　　A license in one of the following is preferred: Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Licensed Master Social Work (LMSW), Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN), Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), Licensed Marital and Family Therapist (LMFT), Licensed Certified Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Registered Nurse (RN), Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (APRN) (ACNP-BC), Other Foreign trained physician/MD, Health Care Quality and Management (HCQM), Certified Healthcare Professional (CHP), Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ).Pay Range: $25.44 - $45.76 per hour

　　Centene offers a comprehensive benefits package including: competitive pay, health insurance, 401K and stock purchase plans, tuition reimbursement, paid time off plus holidays, and a flexible approach to work with remote, hybrid, field or office work schedules. Actual pay will be adjusted based on an individual's skills, experience, education, and other job-related factors permitted by law. Total compensation may also include additional forms of incentives.

　　Centene is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, and values the ways in which we are different. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other characteristic protected by applicable law.