
Value-Based Care Operations Specialist (Attribution & Performance)
Job Description
Essential Job Function
- Own the full lifecycle of attribution reconciliation: identification, investigation, documentation, resolution, and prevention of discrepancies across all payers.
- Lead development, version control, and real-time accessibility of the attribution policy, key decisions, workflows, how-to guides, and training materials in Salesforce.
- Serve as the primary escalation point and coordinator for high-volume workflows (e.g., Termed providers (6,476+ cases), No Utilization, Out-of-Network, Group vs. Individual NPI attribution).
- Monitor monthly attribution metrics (volume of discrepancies, resolution rates, aging, financial impact) and report performance against goals.
- Conduct regular audits of attribution processes and payer reports; recommend and implement improvements to hierarchy rules, exclusion criteria, and reconciliation windows.
- Partner with Network Operations, Physician Liaisons, Analytics, Contracting, and external payer teams to resolve complex cases and update attributed NPIs as needed.
- Salesforce Panel Management
- Help design and deliver training for internal teams and provider practices on attribution policy, Salesforce tools, and payer-specific requirements.
- Support the build-out and ongoing enhancement of Salesforce as THN’s Provider Relationship Management and attribution workflow platform.
- Proactively stay ahead of evolving payer attribution methodologies and industry trends to future-proof THN processes.
Education
- Required: Associate's Degree
Experience
- Required:
- 5+ years of progressive experience in healthcare network management, payer contracting, patient attribution/revenue cycle operations, or population health
- Proven expertise in data reconciliation, workflow optimization, and policy implementation in a value-based care or clinically integrated network environment
- Advanced proficiency in Salesforce (or similar CRM/PRM platform), Excel, PowerPoint, and healthcare analytics/reporting tools
- Deep understanding of payer attribution methodologies (e.g., PCP hierarchy, claims-based vs. enrollment-based logic, scheduling compliance rules)
- Exceptional analytical, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills — comfortable presenting to executives, providers, and payer partners
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple high-priority projects and timelines in a fast-paced environment
- Salesforce Experience
Licensure/Certification/Listing
Preferred: PMP certification and/or Lean Six Sigma certification