Job Description
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This position requires regular onsite presence at our Washington, D.C. office.
Risant Health, a nonprofit affiliate of Kaiser Foundation Hospitals, is transforming healthcare by accelerating the adoption of value-based care across community health systems. Headquartered in the Washington, DC area, Risant Health partners with nonprofit, community-based systems—starting with Geisinger—to expand access to care that prioritizes health outcomes and affordability.
Backed by nearly 80 years of Kaiser Permanente’s value-based care expertise, Risant Health operates independently to support its portfolio of health systems with shared resources, strategic guidance, and operational support—while preserving their community roots.
The Risant Health Value-Based Care Platform is a tech platform that enables community members to access and understand value-based care as a wholistic endeavor. The VBP will deploy solutions supporting value-based care in multi-payer, multi-provider environments that are simple for clinicians to use and enable a positive experience for consumers to think about and act on their health.
Job Description
Job Description
The VBP Operations Associate will play a critical role in improving the efficiency and effectiveness of the VBP function within Risant Health. This position is responsible for developing and managing project plans for key initiatives, coordinating resources and tasks to ensure successful project execution, continuously monitoring progress and making necessary adjustments to meet deadlines and objectives. Acting as a versatile team member, this role will provide support across multiple operational functions, troubleshooting issues as they arise, and facilitating effective communication among teams. Overall, the VBP Operations Associate is essential in fostering a collaborative and efficient operational environment that supports the organization’s strategic goals.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support day-to-day operations of Risant Health’s Value-Based Programs (VBP), coordinating with internal teams, affiliated organizations, Kaiser Permanente, and external partners.
- Contribute to the planning and execution of VBP initiatives, including new tool launches, offsite preparation, and cross-functional projects.
- Manage project tasks and timelines, ensuring smooth execution and delivery.
- Develop and maintain operational trackers and scorecards to measure team performance.
- Provide flexible support across operational functions, assisting with issue resolution and enhancing team communication.
Qualifications
Experience & Education Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, or other related degree required.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in business operations, with a proven track record of managing projects and driving operational efficiency, preferably in a startup environment required.
- Experience working closely with senior stakeholders, demonstrating the ability to communicate effectively and influence decision-making at higher organizational levels required.
- Familiarity with health provider and/or payer operations (particularly back and middle office functions) required.
- Familiarity with corporate support functions and services, including HR, finance, and IT, to effectively navigate and leverage these resources in support of operational initiatives required.
- Prior experience in the healthcare industry required.
- Strong project management skills, with the ability to develop and manage project plans, coordinate resources, and ensure timely execution of initiatives preferred.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams and build relationships with stakeholders at all levels preferred.
- A versatile team player who can adapt to changing priorities and support various operational functions as needed preferred.
Additional Information
Risant Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair, respectful, and inclusive workplaces. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic or status.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
This position has a preliminary projected target base salary of $89,167.- $117,700. which is subject to change as additional market data is acquired. The position is also eligible for incentive compensation, comprehensive wellness, time off, savings and retirement benefits, as well as relocation support, as applicable. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of the total compensation package for employees at Risant Health.