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Company: Oak Street Health
Title: Senior Associate, Population Health (Stars)
Location: Chicago or Remote
Role Description and Responsibilities
At Oak Street, Population Health drives both our clinical and economic model and is focused on delivering high-quality, cost-effective care. The Senior Associate, Population Health reports to the Senior Manager of Population Health and is responsible for supporting our payer Quality / Stars efforts.
The ideal candidate is a self-starter, enjoys solving challenging problems, uses data to drive insights, and excels in a fast-paced environment. This will be a high-visibility role requiring significant partnership with external payers, cross-team collaboration within Population Health and other corporate teams (e.g., Managed Care Operations, Product, Patient Experience etc.), partnership with clinical and operational field leaders, and regular communication with senior leadership.
Core Responsibilities:
Analytical Model Development: Design and build sophisticated analytical models that predict, measure performance and identify trends for Stars reporting. Utilize advanced statistical techniques to generate actionable insights. Continuously update reporting capabilities to adjust to Oak Street needs.
Forecasting and Performance Analysis: Develop and maintain forecasting models that project Oak Street’s performance in various CMS Stars measures. Regularly analyze performance data to identify areas for improvement and recommend strategies to enhance ratings. Draw insights from performance data and highlight areas of opportunity by market for field leaders and Oak Street’s senior leadership team.
Reporting and Documentation: Prepare clear and concise reports, dashboards, and presentations to communicate performance metrics, trends, and recommendations to Oak Street senior leadership (VP, SVP, & C-suite) and other key stakeholders (Oak Street Medical leadership).
Population Health Integration: Collaborate with teams in Population Health to ensure seamless integration of quality improvement efforts with CMS Stars program initiatives. Identify opportunities to align operational practices with internal quality goals.
Cross-functional Collaboration: Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Clinical Operations, Product, Data, Managed Care Operations, and other Population Health teams, to integrate analytical insights into Oak Street’s overall quality improvement efforts.
Other duties as assigned.
What we’re looking for:
2+ years of consulting, business analytics, and/or other applicable experience in healthcare / population health
Analytical and data savvy
Highly proficient with Microsoft Excel, experience working with large datasets
Experience/proficiency in SQL is a plus
Ability to succinctly summarize and synthesize large amounts of information
Detail-oriented with excellent problem-solving abilities
Effective communication skills with the ability to convey complex analytical findings to non-technical stakeholders
Strong relationship-building skills to foster collaboration with health plans and internal teams
Strong interpersonal skills that support effective stakeholder engagement
Strong written and verbal communication skills; highly proficient with Microsoft PowerPoint
Someone who is a self-starter
Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously
Strong accountability and discipline against timelines and deliverables
Passion for excellence, willing to go the extra mile to achieve objectives and ensure consistently high quality work product
Quick learner and someone who is comfortable with a high level of ambiguity
Bachelor degree required
US work authorization
Someone who embodies being “Oaky”
What does being “Oaky” look like?
Radiating positive energy
Assuming good intentions
Creating an unmatched patient experience
Driving clinical excellence
Taking ownership and delivering results
Being relentlessly determined
Why Oak Street Health?
Oak Street Health is on a mission to “Rebuild healthcare as it should be'', providing personalized primary care for older adults on Medicare, with the goal of keeping patients healthy and living life to the fullest. Our innovative care model is centered right in our patient’s communities, and focused on the quality of care over volume of services. We’re an organization on the move! With over 150 locations and an ambitious growth trajectory, Oak Street Health is attracting and cultivating team members who embody “Oaky” values and passion for our mission.
Oak Street Health Benefits:
Mission-focused career impacting change and measurably improving health outcomes for medicare patients
Paid vacation, sick time, and investment/retirement 401K match options
Health insurance, vision, and dental benefits
Opportunities for leadership development and continuing education stipends
New centers and flexible work environments
Opportunities for high levels of responsibility and rapid advancement
Oak Street Health is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and encourage all interested readers to apply.
Learn more at www.oakstreethealth.com/diversity-equity-and-inclusion-at-oak-street-health
Anticipated Weekly Hours
40Time Type
Full timePay Range
The typical pay range for this role is:
$46,988.00 - $112,200.00This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography and other relevant factors. This position is eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission or short-term incentive program in addition to the base pay range listed above.
Our people fuel our future. Our teams reflect the customers, patients, members and communities we serve and we are committed to fostering a workplace where every colleague feels valued and that they belong.
Great benefits for great people
We take pride in offering a comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits that reflects our commitment to our colleagues and their families.
Additional details about available benefits are provided during the application process and on Benefits Moments.
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.
Skills Required
- 2+ years of consulting, business analytics, healthcare, population health, or applicable experience
- Strong analytical and data analysis skills, including experience with large datasets
- Highly proficient with Microsoft Excel
- Ability to summarize and synthesize large amounts of information
- Strong problem-solving and attention-to-detail skills
- Effective communication of complex analytical findings to non-technical stakeholders
- Strong relationship-building and stakeholder engagement skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Highly proficient with Microsoft PowerPoint
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Ability to manage timelines and deliverables with accountability and discipline
- Ability to learn quickly and work comfortably with ambiguity
- Proficiency in SQL
- Bachelor's degree
- US work authorization
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage includes medical, dental, and vision with HSA-eligible options, free preventive care, virtual care, and access to MinuteClinic services. Mental-health resources such as counseling support are emphasized, and coverage is often considered solid for full-time colleagues.
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Retirement Support — A dollar-for-dollar 401(k) match up to 5% after one year and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan are consistently highlighted in Total Rewards materials. Feedback suggests retirement programs are a meaningful strength within the overall package.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellbeing offerings include up to 20 no-cost counseling sessions per issue, backup care, tuition assistance, and substantial in-store discounts, alongside broader wellness tools. These everyday perks expand value beyond base pay and can be especially meaningful for full-time schedules.
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