Provider Performance Lead Analyst- Houston, TX - Hybrid at Cigna in Houston, Texas

Job Description:

Role Summary
The Provider Performance Lead Analyst is a key member of the market that drives the performance and development of the provider network with an emphasis on quality metrics. The Lead Analyst is the primary conduit to the providers and office staff and will be the individual that represents Cigna MA.

The Provider Performance Lead Analyst's responsibilities include:

• Supporting the performance enablement, management and oversight of the physician/ provider network in his/her assigned South TX provider groups and territory.
• Establishing and managing strong, solid relationships with assigned provider groups and their staff (e.g. physicians, practice managers, care coordination teams), as well as executing with provider group on initiatives that benefit the customer, provider, and health plan.
• Educating providers on the performance requirements associated with value-based contracts.
• Conducting regular provider visits to educate providers and office staff on topics including, but not limited to: preventative and quality outcome metrics, risk adjustment, medical cost management, etc.
• Schedules, prepares for and participates in meetings with providers, provider staff, and/or physician leadership including creating and delivering presentations.
• Collaborating with Provider Performance Senior Manager/Manager on strategic plans on growth, development, and vision for assigned territory. Participating with leadership in financial reviews.
• Close collaboration with risk adjustment and STARs education teams to increase provider knowledge and performance.
• Assisting in initiatives and performing special projects and other duties as assigned by leadership
• Developing time and cost effective territory management in compliance with department and enterprise goals.
• Understanding, developing, tracking, monitoring and reporting on key program performance metrics, such as utilization, risk assessment, and Stars performance.
• Partnering with other internal departments, including but not limited to Health Services, Medical Economics, Sales, and Risk Adjustment in order to develop solutions for strategic business needs.

Role Components
All market team members contribute to the quality and financial performance of the Medicare Advantage business in their market in the following aspects:

a. Developing the MA Business

The Provider Performance Lead Analyst is responsible for the performance of the assigned South TX provider groups and territories in terms of engagement of provider network, fulfilling quality metric requirements, and delivery of strategic initiatives.

b. Delivering our Services

The Provider Performance Lead Analyst is accountable for the exceptional delivery of services in the assigned South TX provider groups and territories as evidenced by physician and member satisfaction, improvements on Stars and NPS score.

c. Managing our Costs

The Provider Performance Lead Analyst assists in ensuring the affordability of services in the assigned South TX provider groups and territories by applying his/her influence, where applicable, to various cost levers within his/her control.

d. Developing our People

The Provider Performance Lead Analyst provides leadership and management across team/s in the assigned South TX provider groups and territories if applicable, or informally mentors team members as appropriate and helps to develop tools that the team may use.

e. Collaborating with our Partners

The Provider Performance Lead Analyst seamlessly collaborates with all applicable partners to 'solve for Cigna' and may lead initiatives within his/her department that improve service delivery within the business or assist in other special projects.

Qualifications and Competencies
• Requirements: Bachelor's degree preferred and 3+ years of direct experience with health plan operations, preferably specific to government sponsored health plans, or equivalent work experience.

- Ability to apply an enterprise mindset with business acumen resulting in meeting goals in growth and profitability
- Shows ability to think strategically, customer focus and ability to develop strong, lasting relationships with providers resulting in deeper collaboration and satisfaction
- Capacity for leading initiatives and influencing people on teams;
- Ability to develop strong relationships across multiple levels of the organization
- Capable of reviewing and interpreting data and communicating salient information to others
- Effective communicator
- Location: STX; Houston

Technology Proficient - Microsoft Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Excel, and Word

If you will be working at home occasionally or permanently, the internet connection must be obtained through a cable broadband or fiber optic internet service provider with speeds of at least 10Mbps download/5Mbps upload.

About Cigna Healthcare

Cigna Healthcare, a division of The Cigna Group, is an advocate for better health through every stage of life. We guide our customers through the health care system, empowering them with the information and insight they need to make the best choices for improving their health and vitality. Join us in driving growth and improving lives.

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, age, disability, sex, childbirth (including pregnancy) or related medical conditions including but not limited to lactation, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital or familial status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, citizenship status or any other characteristic protected by applicable equal employment opportunity laws.

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing the online application process, please email: SeeYourself@cigna.com for support. Do not email SeeYourself@cigna.com for an update on your application or to provide your resume as you will not receive a response.

The Cigna Group has a tobacco-free policy and reserves the right not to hire tobacco/nicotine users in states where that is legally permissible. Candidates in such states who use tobacco/nicotine will not be considered for employment unless they enter a qualifying smoking cessation program prior to the start of their employment. These states include: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Nebraska, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, Vermont, and Washington State.

Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with all federal, state and local ordinances.