Population Health Specialist 3-5 HX

Job Summary

Involves strategic planning, organization, and general management for population health delivery system reform, innovation and accountable care. Assures proactive response to local, state and national initiatives and supports the development of a highly reliable care delivery system. Works with medical staff, department chairs, and medical center leadership in developing and implementing delivery system reforms.

Job Title	Population Health Specialist 3 HX	Population Health Specialist 4 HX	Population Health Specialist 5 HX
Job Code	5417	6421	6422
Bargaining Unit	HX	HX	HX
FLSA	Exempt	Exempt	Exempt
Generic Scope	Experienced professional who knows how to apply theory and put it into practice with in-depth understanding of the professional field; independently performs the full range of responsibilities within the function; possesses broad job knowledge; analyzes problems / issues of diverse scope and determines solutions.	Technical leader with a high degree of knowledge in the overall field and recognized expertise in specific areas; problem-solving frequently requires analysis of unique issues / problems without precedent and / or structure. May manage programs that include formulating strategies and administering policies, processes, and resources; functions with a high degree of autonomy.	Recognized organization-wide expert. Has significant impact and influence on organizational policy and program development. Regularly leads projects of critical importance to the organization; these projects carry substantial consequences of success or failure. Directs programs with organization-wide impact (or may have impact beyond the University) that include formulating strategies and administering policies, processes, and resources. Significant barriers to entry exist at this level.
Custom Scope	Applies skills and experience as a seasoned population health and accountable care coordinator to projects / innovations varying in complexity and scope. Typically, the bargaining unit job code should be used for work covered by this title. However, if the position is not covered by the Higher Education Employer-Employee Relations Act (HEERA) due to one of the following reasons—(1) Confidential status, where duties normally require access to confidential information that significantly influences the development of management’s bargaining or grievance positions; (2) employed outside of California at a location with 100 or fewer employees; or (3) Supervisory status, where duties include supervising employees as a regular part of the job—then the position should be listed under the generic title without the “HX” ending.	Applies extensive knowledge of population health and accountable care to substantial projects of large scope with a high degree of complexity. Functions as a lead and resource. Typically, the bargaining unit job code should be used for work covered by this title. However, if the position is not covered by the Higher Education Employer-Employee Relations Act (HEERA) due to one of the following reasons—(1) Confidential status, where duties normally require access to confidential information that significantly influences the development of management’s bargaining or grievance positions; (2) employed outside of California at a location with 100 or fewer employees; or (3) Supervisory status, where duties include supervising employees as a regular part of the job—then the position should be listed under the generic title without the “HX” ending.	As a recognized expert in population health and accountable care, applies comprehensive knowledge of quality improvement, health promotion and disease prevention strategies to lead complex programs with critical impact on health care services. Typically, the bargaining unit job code should be used for work covered by this title. However, if the position is not covered by the Higher Education Employer-Employee Relations Act (HEERA) due to one of the following reasons—(1) Confidential status, where duties normally require access to confidential information that significantly influences the development of management’s bargaining or grievance positions; (2) employed outside of California at a location with 100 or fewer employees; or (3) Supervisory status, where duties include supervising employees as a regular part of the job—then the position should be listed under the generic title without the “HX” ending.
Key Resp 01	Supports population health, delivery system innovation, and accountable care projects with data collection, analysis and reporting. May lead projects of moderate complexity and scope.	Leads population health, delivery system innovation, and accountable care projects with significant complexity and organizational scope.	Provide consultation in the development, implementation, and evaluation of population-based quality improvement, health promotion and disease prevention programs and policies.
Key Resp 02	Analyzes complex data to determine relevant factors and patterns, summarizes findings, and develops corresponding reports, presentations and action plans.	Analyzes and interprets highly complex data of broad scope, and summarizes findings. Develops corresponding reports, presentations, and action plans. Prepares and delivers executive summaries.	Conducts data analyses and evaluates clinical prevention services delivery for targeted beneficiary populations. Prepares reports and peer-reviewed publications.
Key Resp 03	Improves innovation workflows and processes in population health and accountable care programs and delivery system reforms. May develop implementation plans.	Develops innovation implementation plans with stakeholders, tests assumptions and develops contingency plans.	Works to obtain funding to develop programs and implement innovative approaches to improving population health for state sponsored programs.
Key Resp 04	Supports the implementation and standardization of selected interventions. Develops work tools to support performance improvement.	Guides the implementation and standardization of selected interventions. Develops and distributes work tools to support performance improvement.	Develops, implements, and evaluates policies and programs designed to improve health care services for recipients of state health services.
Key Resp 05	Develops data collection and abstraction processes and systems to efficiently gather, analyze, and report on information related to innovation and reform initiatives.	Develops benchmarks to measure short and long-term impact of innovations. Compares performance against benchmarks; provides proposals and plans to senior leaders to improve program.	Develops, implements, and advances a quality improvement strategy focused on disease prevention and enhancing the capacity of clinical prevention systems.
Key Resp 06	Develops tracking tools and technology to meet health plan and accountable care program requirements. Performs timely and accurate reporting of program data and statistics to leadership.	Tracks and reports clinical, quality, performance improvement, patient engagement, and outreach data and statistics to leadership. Administers surveys, conducts direct observations, and interviews stakeholders.	Evaluates clinical and quality improvement statistics for state health care agencies.
Key Resp 07	Researches best practices and develops proposals for improvements to data collection and reporting processes and systems.	Researches best practices and develops and implements improvements in the data collection and reporting processes and systems.	Reviews existing health promotion and disease prevention programs and provides recommendations to increase effectiveness.
Education	Bachelor’s degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training	Bachelor’s degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training	Advanced degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training
Education		Master’s degree in health-related field or relevant profession, or a combination of comparable clinical education and / or experience preferred.	Doctoral degree (e.g. MD, PhD, DrPH) in a health-related discipline.
Special Condition	Exercise the utmost discretion in managing sensitive information learned in the course of performing their duties. Sensitive information includes but is not limited to employee and student records, health and patient records, financial data, strategic plans, proprietary information, and any other sensitive or non-public information learned during the course and scope of employment. Understands that sensitive information should be shared on a limited basis and actively takes steps to limit access to sensitive information to individuals who have legitimate business need to know. Ensure that sensitive information is properly safeguarded. Follow all organizational policies and laws on data protection and privacy. This includes secure handling of physical and digital records and proper usage of IT systems to prevent data leaks. The unauthorized or improper disclosure of confidential work-related information obtained from any source on any work-related matter is a violation of these expectations.	Exercise the utmost discretion in managing sensitive information learned in the course of performing their duties. Sensitive information includes but is not limited to employee and student records, health and patient records, financial data, strategic plans, proprietary information, and any other sensitive or non-public information learned during the course and scope of employment. Understands that sensitive information should be shared on a limited basis and actively takes steps to limit access to sensitive information to individuals who have legitimate business need to know. Ensure that sensitive information is properly safeguarded. Follow all organizational policies and laws on data protection and privacy. This includes secure handling of physical and digital records and proper usage of IT systems to prevent data leaks. The unauthorized or improper disclosure of confidential work-related information obtained from any source on any work-related matter is a violation of these expectations.	Exercise the utmost discretion in managing sensitive information learned in the course of performing their duties. Sensitive information includes but is not limited to employee and student records, health and patient records, financial data, strategic plans, proprietary information, and any other sensitive or non-public information learned during the course and scope of employment. Understands that sensitive information should be shared on a limited basis and actively takes steps to limit access to sensitive information to individuals who have legitimate business need to know. Ensure that sensitive information is properly safeguarded. Follow all organizational policies and laws on data protection and privacy. This includes secure handling of physical and digital records and proper usage of IT systems to prevent data leaks. The unauthorized or improper disclosure of confidential work-related information obtained from any source on any work-related matter is a violation of these expectations.
KSA 01	Thorough knowledge of population health, delivery system reform, and accountable care standards.	In-depth knowledge of population health, delivery system reform, and accountable care standards.	In-depth knowledge and application of evidence-based approaches in health care and public health.
KSA 02	Thorough knowledge of population-based health program data analysis.	In-depth knowledge of health program / policy analysis. Advanced ability to produce detailed analytical reports.	Advanced knowledge of health policy formulation and implementation.
KSA 03	Ability to produce detailed analytical reports and summarize information to support population-based health programs.	Experience implementing and / or evaluating population-based health programs.	In-depth experience designing, implementing, and evaluating population-based health programs.
KSA 04	Ability to effectively manage time, organize competing priorities, and address complex, urgent issues.	Advanced organizational and project management skills, with the ability to lead a team, prioritize tasks, and direct projects from inception to completion.	Advanced organizational skills to lead external constituents in developing, implementing and evaluating policies and programs.
KSA 05	Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills to manage complex information, assess problems, and develop effective solutions.	Advanced critical thinking and problem-solving to evaluate highly complex information, assess problems, and develop effective solutions.	Advanced critical thinking to evaluate highly complex information and develop recommendations.
KSA 06	Strong interpersonal skills for collaborating effectively with clinical and professional staff.	Advanced interpersonal skills for collaborating effectively with clinical and professional staff.	Expert interpersonal skills to consult with external agencies.
KSA 07	Strong written and verbal communication to convey complex information in a clear, concise manner and produce high-quality reports.	Advanced written and verbal communication to convey complex information and produce high-quality reports and presentations.	Highly advanced written and verbal communication skills. Ability to develop comprehensive reports and publications.
KSA 08	Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, and specialized applications such as Adobe Acrobat and Visio.	Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, and specialized applications such as Adobe Acrobat and Visio.	Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, and specialized applications such as Adobe Acrobat and Visio.
KSA 09	Strong ability to influence staff, management, and clinicians across departments.	Advanced ability to influence and persuade staff, management, and clinicians across departments.	Advanced ability to provide thought leadership with internal and external constituents.
KSA 10	Ability to exercise professional judgment with sensitive and / or confidential issues.	Advanced ability to exercise professional judgment with sensitive and / or confidential issues.	Expert in dealing with sensitive and / or confidential issues.
Environment	Health care (hospital, clinical, classroom setting) or similar environment as the role requires.	Health care (hospital, clinical, classroom setting) or similar environment as the role requires.	Health care (hospital, clinical, classroom setting) or similar environment as the role requires.