Population Health Manager

Population Health Manager Watts Healthcare Corporation - 3.0 Los Angeles, CA Job Details Full-time $110,000 - $120,000 a year 23 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Flexible spending account Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Employee assistance program Vision insurance Flexible schedule Life insurance Qualifications Teamwork Hospital administration Bachelor's degree Business Administration Master of Business Administration Full Job Description Job Summary The Population Health Manager is responsible for designing, implementing, and managing population health strategies that improve clinical outcomes, enhance patient engagement, and support value-based care initiatives across the organization. This role partners closely with clinical, operational, and data teams to drive performance on key quality measures aligned with Health Resources and Services Administration, Uniform Date System (UDS), and other regulatory requirements. The primary goal for this role is to improve the health outcomes of specific groups by using data to identify risks and coordinate targeted care. Responsibilities Population Health Strategy & Program Management Develop and execute population health initiatives targeting high-risk and high-utilizing patient populations. Lead chronic disease management programs (e.g., diabetes, hypertension, asthma) Support care gap closure strategies aligned with UDS and payer quality measures Quality & Performance Improvement Partner with QI Director to drive performance on clinical quality metrics (e.g., HEDIS, UDS) Monitor dashboards and identify trends, disparities, and opportunities for improvement Lead and support Plan-Do-Study-Act Cycle (PDSA) cycles Care Coordination & Interdisciplinary Collaboration Collaborate with providers, care teams, case managers, and community health workers Support workflows that improve care transitions, referrals, and follow-up care Align population health efforts with Enhanced Care Management (ECM) and CalAIM initiatives Data Analytics & Reporting Utilize EHR and population health platforms to monitor patient outcomes, identify care gaps, and track performance metrics Analyze and stratify patient populations by risk to prioritize interventions for high-need and high-cost individuals Builds and oversees population health data and analytics infrastructure, including dashboards, performance reports, and predictive analytics capabilities. Prepare and present reports for leadership, Board, and regulatory agencies Monitor data integrity and compliance with reporting requirements Identify data discrepancies and partner with IT and clinical teams to resolve upstream workflow or documentation issues Patient Engagement & Health Equity Implement outreach strategies to improve access and engagement Address social drivers of health and reduce health disparities Support culturally and linguistically appropriate services Compliance & Regulatory Alignment Ensure adherence to HRSA, FTCA, and Joint Commission standards Maintain readiness for audits and reporting requirements Develops policies to maximize the value of health management programs Strategic Partnerships Forges relationships with healthcare facilities, payers, and community organizations to expand access to wellness resources. Experience Education & Experience Bachelor's degree in Public Health, Healthcare Administration, Health Informatics, Business Administration or related field (Master's preferred) Master's degree preferred (MPH, MPA, MBA) Minimum 3-5 years of experience in population health, care management, or quality improvement in an FQHC or similar setting Knowledge & Skills Strong knowledge of UDS, HEDIS, and value-based care models Experience with HER systems and population health platforms Data analysis and performance improvement expertise Understanding of Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) Excellent collaboration, communication, and project management skills Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) Improvement in UDS clinical quality measures Reduction in care gaps (e.g., screenings, chronic disease control) Increased patient engagement and retention Successful implementation of population health initiatives Timely and accurate reporting compliance

Work Environment:

Hybrid clinical/administrative environment Frequent collaboration with clinical sites and leadership teams

Pay:

$110,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible schedule Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person