Sutter Health

Actuary III

Sutter Health$126K — $189K *
Healthcare
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's in Actuarial Science, Economics, Mathematics or related field (or equivalent experience).
  • 8 years recent relevant experience in actuarial roles.
  • Expertise in Commercial pricing and underwriting.
  • In-depth knowledge of health actuarial processes including pricing and budgeting.
  • Proficiency in actuarial software like MG-ALFA and SAS.
  • Membership in the American Academy of Actuaries (MAAA) and credentials from the Society of Actuaries (ASA or FSA).
  • Superior analytical and project management skills.

Responsibilities

  • Participate in financial model design and actuarial data development.
  • Guide pricing strategies and product benefit design.
  • Monitor and report on performance of Commercial business line.
  • Serve as a financial expert in negotiations with customers.
  • Collaborate with IT to ensure data integrity for healthcare analytics.
  • Analyze issues and propose innovative solutions using data-driven insights.
  • Lead cross-functional teams to solve complex actuarial challenges.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package.
  • Regular full-time position with no weekend requirements.
  • Supportive environment for professional development.
Full Job Description
Organization:
SHSO-Sutter Health System Office-Valley

Position Overview:
Participates in all facets of financial model design, including reserving, rate development, and actuarial data mart development. Provides guidance on a range of topics such as utilization, product pricing including benefit design, premium revenue, and trend forecasting. Monitors and reports on the performance of Commercial business line. Participates as a key financial expert on Sutter Health's customer-facing negotiation team. Partners with information services (IS) to ensure data integrity and integration of the health rules platform and the data warehouse for a scalable, configurable and verifiable data pipeline for healthcare analytics.

Job Description:

EDUCATION:
Equivalent experience will be accepted in lieu of the required degree or diploma.
  • Bachelor's in Actuarial Science, Economics, Mathematics or related field


TYPICAL EXPERIENCE:
  • 8 years recent relevant experience


SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:
  • Expertise in Commercial pricing, underwriting, statistical modeling, analytics, networks, forecasting and reserve systems, including expert knowledge of the applicable
  • Actuarial Standards of Practice (ASoP) issued by Actuarial Standards Board (ASB), generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and internal/statutory financial reporting regulations.
  • Extensive knowledge of core health actuarial processes including pricing, valuation, and budgeting/forecasting with a demonstrated knowledge of the capitated delegated model and capitation terms including division of responsibility.
  • Thorough knowledge of healthcare delivery systems, integrated delivery systems and medical group practices, especially in a managed care environment, as well as an advanced understanding of key government programs ((Medicare/Medicaid) and market segments (individual, small group, etc.).
  • In-depth knowledge of premium rate and benefit pricing methodologies, including a working understanding of health care cost structures (fee schedules, actuarial cost categories, and health care utilization codes).
  • Advanced knowledge of key operational functions of a health plan, including expert knowledge of key dimensions of health plan data: Claims, Enrollment, and Revenue.
  • Superior business acumen, exceptional analytical and advanced project management skills, with the proven ability to provide innovative solutions to complex problems, reach practical conclusions, and institute effective changes.
  • Possess written and verbal communications skills to explain complex health plan regulations and technical information clearly and professionally to diverse audiences.
  • Proficiency in a range of actuarial and statistical software packages (e.g., MG-ALFA, SAS) and analytical software (e.g., MedeAnalytics, SAP Crystal Business Intelligence (BI).
  • Analyze issues, predict downstream effects, and effectively prevent or resolve problems.
  • Work independently as well as be part of an interdisciplinary team, while demonstrating exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.
  • Prioritize and delegate assignments under varied and urgent conditions and work based on experience, procedures, policies, and best practices to achieve objectives and meet deadlines.
  • Lead others to solve complex problems using sophisticated analytics to identify innovative solutions.
  • Influence individuals or groups with diverse opinions and to enlist cooperation without direct control/authority.
  • Ensure the privacy of each patient's protected health information (phi).
  • Build collaborative relationships with peers, other departments, stakeholders, management, and vendors to provide cost-effective healthcare to patients and our health plan members when, where, and how they want it.
  • Member, American Academy of Actuaries (MAAA)
  • Associate (ASA) or Fellow (FSA) of the Society of Actuaries


Job Shift:
Days

Schedule:
Full Time

Days of the Week:
Monday - Friday

Weekend Requirements:
None

Benefits:
Yes

Unions:
No

Position Status:
Exempt

Weekly Hours:
40

Employee Status:
Regular

Pay Range is $126,256.00 to $189,384.00 / annual salary

The compensation range may vary based on the geographic location where the position is filled. Total compensation considers multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate's experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health's comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.

About Sutter Health

Sutter Health is a not-for-profit health system in Northern California, headquartered in Sacramento. It includes doctors, hospitals and other health care services in more than 100 Northern California cities and towns. Major service lines of Sutter Health-affiliated hospitals include cardiac care, women’s and children’s services, cancer care, orthopedics and advanced patient safety technology.
Learn more about Sutter Health
Size
58,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1981

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