Health Equity Specialist

Job Summary

Health Equity Specialist supports quality and accreditation strategies with a focus on NCQA Health Equity requirements in a full-time remote role, managing health equity initiatives and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage cross-functional projects related to health equity performance and documentation
• Collect and analyze data to identify disparities in clinical outcomes and patient experiences
• Draft and revise internal policies to ensure alignment with industry standards and regulatory requirements

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred
• 2-3 years of experience in a health plan quality department, specializing in health equity
• 5 years in health plan quality in a managed care organization preferred
• Familiarity with quality improvement methodologies and regulatory standards preferred
• Certification in healthcare quality or equity preferred