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Job Description

UW Medicine’s Office of the Chief Population Health Officer has an outstanding opportunity for a Value-Based Care Performance Specialist

WORK SCHEDULE

100% FTE

Hybrid – Onsite as business needs require

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION

Launched in May 2022 under the Chief Medical Officer, the Office of the Chief Population Health Officer (CPHO) leads UW Medicine’s system-wide strategy for population health and value-based care integration. The office works in close partnership with UW Medicine Primary Care, UW Medical Center, Harborview Medical Center, and Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, and other operational entities engaged in value-based arrangements. In addition to these clinical partnerships, the CPHO Office collaborates with the Office of Healthcare Equity, Digital Health, IT Services, and other key stakeholders across UW Medicine to align clinical care delivery with operational and contracting strategies

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

+ Partner with local care teams in high-opportunity pilot clinics to drive performance improvement across UW Medicine.

+ Collaborate across departments and disciplines to advance integrated strategies that improve documentation and coding accuracy, close care and risk gaps, enhance quality, and strengthen care and value management.

+ Evaluate access and capacity constraints and support improvements in data ingestion and integration to inform scalable, systematic interventions.

+ Leverage data insights and direct patient outreach to enable timely, proactive, and coordinated care delivery.

+ Provide direction and coordinate efforts across pilot sites to ensure alignment with UW Medicine’s value-based care goals and operational priorities.

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

+ Engage with pilot site care teams to co-design and implement initiatives that align with value-based care principles, including documentation accuracy, care gap closure, care coordination, and utilization management.

+ Use analytics to identify risk and care gaps not addressable through standard workflows, and collaborate with CPHO medical directors, clinic leadership, and frontline teams to ensure appropriate patient engagement and follow-up.

+ Facilitate cross-functional collaboration among primary care providers, specialists, nurse care managers, panel navigators, and social workers to deliver integrated, patient-centered care.

+ Support the piloting, evaluation, and integration of value-based care initiatives in partnership with UW Medicine’s enterprise structures and local clinic teams.

REQUIREMENTS

+ A bachelor’s degree in nursing, healthcare administration, social work, public health, or a related field is required

+ Previous clinical experience

+ Candidates must have 5-6 years of experience in care management, case management, or a related healthcare role

+ Experience working in a value-based care setting is particularly beneficial

+ Strong communication and collaboration skills are crucial for working effectively with interdisciplinary teams and engaging with patients

+ Proficiency in data analysis and familiarity with EPIC EHR or like systems to identify high-risk patients and assess care outcomes

+ An understanding of healthcare policies, regulations, and the dynamics of value-based care models is essential for effective performance in the role

+ Strong organizational and problem-solving skills are required to address patient needs proactively and coordinate care efficiently

+ An equivalent combination of education and experience may substitute for stated requirements

ABOUT UW MEDICINE – WHERE YOUR IMPACT GOES FURTHER

UW Medicine is Washington’s only health system that includes a top-rated medical school and an internationally recognized research center. UW Medicine’s mission is to improve the health of the public by advancing medical knowledge, providing outstanding primary and specialty care to the people of the region, and preparing tomorrow’s physicians, scientists and other health professionals.

All across UW Medicine, our employees collaborate to perform the highest quality work with integrity and compassion and to create a respectful, welcoming environment where every patient, family, student and colleague is valued and honored. Nearly 29,000 healthcare professionals, researchers, and educators work in the UW Medicine family of organizations that includes: Harborview Medical Center, UW Medical Center - Montlake, UW Medical Center - Northwest, Valley Medical Center, UW Medicine Primary Care, UW Physicians, UW School of Medicine, and Airlift Northwest.

Become part of our team. Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.

Compensation, Benefits and Position Details

Pay Range Minimum:

$111,240.00 annual

Pay Range Maximum:

$158,700.00 annual

Other Compensation:

-

Benefits:

For information about benefits for this position, visit https://www.washington.edu/jobs/benefits-for-uw-staff/

Shift:

First Shift (United States of America)

Temporary or Regular?

This is a regular position

FTE (Full-Time Equivalent):

100.00%

About the UW

Working at the University of Washington provides a unique opportunity to change lives – on our campuses, in our state and around the world.

UW employees bring their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills and dedication to building stronger minds and a healthier world. In return, they enjoy outstanding benefits, opportunities for professional growth and the chance to work in an environment known for its diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty.

Our Commitment

The University of Washington is proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer (https://hr.uw.edu/eoaa/) . All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or [email protected] .

Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law (https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=28B.112.080) .

University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.