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WellSense Director of Health Equity in United States
Director of Health Equity
WellSense Health Plan is a nonprofit health insurance company serving members across Massachusetts and New Hampshire through Medicare, Individual and Family, and Medicaid plans. Founded 25 years ago as Boston Medical Center HealthNet Plan, we provide plans and services that work for our members, no matter their circumstances.
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It’s an exciting time to join the WellSense Health Plan, a growing regional health insurance company with a 25-year history of providing health insurance that works for our members, no matter their circumstances.
Job Summary:
Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, the Director of Health Equity leads the strategy and development of the WellSense’s health equity plan. The Director will focus on business execution as well as employee enablement to enact health equity interventions. The Director will also play a key role in, and work closely with, Boston Medical Center’s Health Equity Accelerator, supporting health system equity programs and policies in partnership with state and federal agencies.
Our Investment in You:
Full-time remote work
Competitive salaries
Excellent benefits
Key Functions/Responsibilities:
Oversees Health Equity strategy and execution for Wellsense Health Plan in partnership with BMC Health System initiatives and programs
Establishes and chairs a Health Equity committee focused on developing member/patient-focused interventions that address systemic barriers to access and design inclusive solutions
Supports and conducts regular Health Equity meetings with key constituents to build relationships, share best practices and health equity tactics, develop a health equity plan, and provide quality resources or services that add value for the members
Partners with business unit leaders on integration of health equity goals in annual business planning
Oversees Health Equity training for business teams and employees, partnering with HR to develop and deliver inclusion and anti-racism training
Maintains Health Equity plans required by state and federal agencies including CMS, Mass Health, DHHS in New Hampshire and oversees the Equity requirements for NCQA accreditation
Serves as a key point of contact with BMCs Health Equity Accelerator
Partners with data analytics team to inform Health Equity interventions focused on improved access and outcomes
Serves as key partner to COO in planning and strategy. Defines need, structures approach and identifies resources to support strategic planning projects
Other duties as assigned
No direct supervision initially but will lead and oversee the work of cross-functional teams
Qualifications:
Education:
Bachelor’s Degree or the equivalent combination of training and experience
Master’s degree in Public Health or related field
Experience Required:
A minimum of 8 years of relevant experience including overseeing Health Equity programs and interventions
5+ years of project planning and management experience
Experience in payer/provider industry
Experience Preferred/Desirable:
1-3 years of experience in management consulting or related field
1-3 years of experience with Medicaid or Medicare products
Competencies, Skills, and Attributes:
Proven strategic thinking and analytic skills
Proven track record of successful project and program leadership
Ability to synthesize data, operational models and other inputs to identify key root causes and opportunities for improvement
Ability to scope, define and interpret quantitative analyses of operational problems
Understanding of value drivers of healthcare payers
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to create materials that clearly and concisely communicate priorities and plans
Ability to create support across a wide range of stakeholders through well-developed interpersonal and influencing capabilities
Ability to build and manage teams
About WellSense
WellSense Health Plan is a nonprofit health insurance company serving more than 740,000 members across Massachusetts and New Hampshire through Medicare, Individual and Family, and Medicaid plans. Founded over 25 years ago, WellSense provides high-quality health plans and services that work for our members, no matter their circumstances.WellSense is committed to the diversity and inclusion of staff and their members.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. WellSense participates in the E-Verify program to electronically verify the employment eligibility of newly hired employees
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