by DVACO | Apr 9, 2019 | Careers
JOB SUMMARY: Maintains and optimizes the Microsoft Azure infrastructure for the DVACO including virtual servers, databases and other cloud based applications that support Operations and Analytics functions for the DVACO. Works with external payers and venders to support monthly claims and roster loads that feed DVACO analytics platform. Maintain databases, views, ETL functions and stored procedures in conjunction with Operations and Analytics teams. Configures, maintains, recovers, and insures the performance of Relational Database Management Systems (RDBMS) on multiple database platforms. Essential Accountabilities: Azure Cloud Ensures Azure cloud configuration meets MLH IT security policies Optimizes Azure cloud infrastructure while balancing budgetary considerations Maintains Azure server infrastructure Monitors server and application performance Creates and tests disaster recovery plans Maintains SFTP endpoints Monitors Azure Download and Upload performance Assists the development of appropriate testing methodology and migration paths for implementing changes RDBMS Administration and Development Configures, maintains, and insures performance of RDBMS applications Designs and implements new physical RDBMS structures (i.e., tables and views) Analyzes, optimizes and documents any customized RDBMS structures (i.e., tables and views) Insures recoverability of databases Diagnoses and resolves RDBMS outages and failures Documents all configurations in writing Extract, Transform and Load (ETL) and Automation Manages data feeds to and from Azure cloud Transforms and loads data sets into RDBMS structures Develops validation routines on data sets Ensures accuracy of loads and extracts Automates operations within the Azure cloud wherever possible Primary Customers or Key Working Relationships: DVACO Operations and DVACO Analytics Staff QUALIFICATIONS: Education: Bachelor of Science in Computer Science is preferred. Experience: Expertise with the following functions demonstrated by at least (x) years experience: Maintenance, recoverability...
by DVACO | Mar 12, 2019 | Careers
Job Summary For the summer of 2019, the Delaware valley Accountable Care Organization (DVACO) is hiring a paid intern to support our growing health care data analytics division. This paid internship is full-time for up to 12 weeks. If you are a graduate student interested in an internship for the summer of 2019? DVACO summer internship program places diverse graduate students currently pursuing master’s degrees in data analytics or a related field in a paying summer internship opportunity. Experienced administrators serve as preceptors and mentors, providing support and career advice as well as those critical early-career connections. The intern will have the exciting opportunity to work with the DVACO Analytics team to collect, process, integrate, analyze and present data; and guidance for projects to improve clinical quality and financial success for the ACO and its participating partners. DVACO is a limited liability joint venture corporation comprised primarily of two major health systems: Jefferson Health and Main Line Health, serving the Greater Philadelphia region and southern New Jersey. DVACO was accepted into the Medicare Shared Savings Program for the 2014 start year, and now includes 2,000 physicians serving over 180,000 lives. DVACO contracts with four commercial payers and serves Medicare beneficiaries, making it the region’s largest Accountable Care Organization. At the core of operations, DVACO is committed to working towards the achievement of the triple aim: better outcomes, better experiences, and smarter spending. Our culture embraces innovation of healthcare delivery models through collaborative work with physician practices, health systems and employee wellness programs. If you are currently a graduate student in a MS, MBA, or MPH program with a focus...
by DVACO | Aug 10, 2018 | Careers
JOB SUMMARY: The Actuarial Analyst 3 will be responsible for interpreting data, leveraging analytical tools and making recommendations to key stakeholder at the DVACO and Jefferson (JHS) \Mainline Health (MLH) PODs. Is seen as a subject matter expert and will lead DVACO governance committees and maintain ongoing relationships with all levels of management, key third party staff, internal constituents and external customers at participating CIN organizations to gather information, share data and effectively move projects forward. Provides supervisory guidance to less experienced analysts and proactively coaches and mentors others throughout the system. ESSENTIAL ACCOUNTABILITIES: Ability to serve department as a subject matter expert. Works with Vice Presidents, Medical Directors, Clinical Operations, Finance, Network Contracting, IT and other POD departments or stakeholders. Provides supervisory guidance to less experienced analysts. Proactively coaches and mentors others throughout the system. Fully responsible for interpreting, organizing, executing, coordinating, evaluating, and communicating complex projects under the guidelines of leadership. Produces analytics used to measure and quantify DVACO and associated business partners’ experience through reporting using CMS data and other internal/external data. Works with the DVACO clinical and financial team to identify trends and patterns in these complex data sets, draw conclusions, develop summaries utilizing charts, graphs and images to appropriately display the information for presentations to stakeholders. Works with and educate the POD quality leadership, the TIN and clinical practice leadership to present statistical and operational reports of the metrics including analysis of progress towards goals and benchmarks. Provides analytical support (consultation, design, analysis) to business units to understand and monitor performance as it relates to cost and quality. Interfaces directly with customers and management...
by DVACO | Aug 10, 2018 | Careers
JOB SUMMARY: The Population Health Application Analyst III will be responsible for validating and interpreting data to support population health management analytical tools and applications. This position is seen as a subject matter expert and will lead DVACO governance committees and maintain ongoing relationships with vender management, DVACO leadership, POD (Jefferson and MLH) leadership, key third party staff, internal constituents and external customers at participating CIN organizations to gather information, share data and effectively move projects forward. Stays current with vender applications and manages upgrades and new releases across internal and external stakeholders. Provides guidance to less experienced analysts and proactively coaches and mentors others throughout the system. ESSENTIAL ACCOUNTABILITIES: Ability to serve department as a subject matter expert. Works with Vice Presidents, Medical Directors, Clinical Operations, Finance, Network Contracting, IT and other POD departments or stakeholders. Provides supervisory guidance to less experienced analysts. Proactively coaches and mentors others throughout the system. Fully responsible for interpreting, organizing, executing, coordinating, evaluating, and communicating complex projects under the guidelines of leadership Demonstrates knowledge in the relevance/importance of work and its impact on operations Participates in all required meetings, educational overview sessions, product implementation and review sessions as communicated by leadership Communicates effectively within informal and formal channels, including written communications, presentations and informal communications with peers, management and business partners. Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with DVACO values. Develops a deep understanding of the functionality of the population health applications to consult and strategize on complex issues and implement solutions Accountable for all aspects of payer contracts integration and implementation; data acquisition and data management, advanced SAS or...
