JOB SUMMARY:

The EquityOfficer (EqO) will report directly to the Commission and the Chief ExecutiveOfficer on health equity relatedmatters. The EqO is primarily responsible to carry out the strategic work ofEquity throughout the organization byperforming duties personally or through the management of subordinate staff. The EqO will provide leadership on equity, diversity, and inclusion on issuesaffecting the organization. The EqO will alsowork collaboratively with the Chief Medical Officer to achieve the goal ofequitable access and to reduce disparitiesin clinical care and quality outcomes. The work is varied and highly complexrequiring a high degree of discretion and independent judgment.

The EqO position is an at-will classification unless otherwise provided for in an employment contract.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Provide leadership in the design and implementation of RHA’s strategiesand programs to ensure Health Equity is prioritized and addressed.

· Ensure all RHA policy and procedures consider Health Inequities and aredesigned to promote Health Equitywhere possible, including, but not limited to Marketing Strategy, Medical andother health services policies,member and provider outreach, Advisory Committees, Quality Improvement activities, including delivery system reforms; Grievance and Appeals, and Utilization Management.

· Develop and implement policies and procedures aimed at improving HealthEquity and reducing Health Disparities.

· Engage and collaborate with internal and/or external stakeholders (i.e.RHA Administrative Services Partner,local community-based organizations, subcontractors, child welfare systems,etc.) to advance Health Equity efforts andinitiatives.

· Implement strategies designed to identify and address root causes ofHealth Inequities, which includes but is not limited to systemic racism, Social Drivers of Health, and infrastructure barriers

· Develop targeted interventions designed to eliminate Health Inequities.

· Develop quantifiable metrics that can track and evaluate the results ofthe targeted interventions designed to eliminate Health Inequities.

· Ensures all applicable parties are receiving mandatory diversity, equity, and inclusion training.

· Involved ina formal Quality Improvement and Health Equity Transformation Program for theRHA, its administrative services provider, and participating health care providers.

· Serves as a liaison between the RHA and direct contracting providersand providers contracting through the RHA’s administrative services provider.

· If applicable, serves as the RHA Chief Health Equity Officer if and/orwhen it is required by RHA to have such a designation.

· Ensures the privacy and security of PHI (Protected Health Information)as outlined in RHA’s policies and procedures relating to HIPAA compliance.

· Required to travel within US at the direction of the Commission.

· Other duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

E DUCATION :

· Master’s or bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Public Policy, SocialJustice, Sociology, Social Anthropology,Human Resource Management, Psychology, Counseling, Organizational Development, or a related field Required

E XPERIENCE :

· Experience addressing health equity, health disparities, and socialdeterminants of health in medical and/oracademic environments

· Experience addressing intersecting dimensions of diversity includingrace, color, culture and ethnicity, language disability, sex, socioeconomic background, protected veterans’ status, religion, sexual orientation, and gender identity and expression

· Familiarity with working in healthcare or academic environment andexperience specific to health equity

· At least two or more years of successfully leading, developing, andimplementing evidence-based equity,diversity, and inclusion strategies, programs, and tools at small and/or large,complex organizations

· At leasttwo or more years related experience in community health, public sector health,social service delivery systems or human resources

· At least two or more years clinical experience in the practice ofmedicine in fields related to a managed care setting preferred

· At least two or more years clinical experience in the practice ofmedicine with Medi-Cal and/or Medicare populations preferred

· Two or more years of medical administrative experience preferred

K NOWLEDGE , S KILLS & A BILITIES :

· Administrative practices andprocedures (including but not limited to equity, diversity, inclusion, quality assessment and improvement,utilization review, peer review, credentialing, health plan member grievances, and risk management

· Rules, regulations, policies, and standards related to managed care

· Principles of effective supervision and organization

· Methods, techniques, practices, principles, and literature in the broad field of medical sciences

· Overview of the highly specialized techniques, procedures, andequipment used in the medical or surgical specialties

· Strong skills in identifying, planning, leading, and executing appropriate and successful health care business strategies tomeet changing organizational and community needs and regulatory requirements

P HYSICAL R EQUIREMENTS :

· Constant and close visual work at desk or computer

· Extensive typing

· Constant sitting and working at desk

· Frequent verbal and written communication with staff and other businessassociates by telephone, correspondence, or in person

· Frequent walking and standing

· Frequent lifting of folders, files, binders and other objects weighing between 0 and 30 lbs

· Must have reliable transportation, may be required to travel betweenKings, Madera and Fresno counties as well as between offices for meetings

If interested please emailResume to Ardhesi@Amergis.com orCall/text to 559-490-5605

Benefits

At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:

• Competitive pay & weekly paychecks

• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance

• 401(k) savings plan

• Awards and recognition programs

  *Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.

  About Amergis

Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.

Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.