Clinical Quality & Health Equity Performance Improvement Section Chief (Medical Consultant II, Department Of Health Services)

Job Description and Duties Why Join DHCS? The Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) is the backbone of California’s health care safety net. Our success is made possible by the hard work of more than 4,800 DHCS team members and through collaboration with the federal government and other state agencies, counties, and partners for the care of low-income families, children, pregnant women, older adults, and persons with disabilities. This is an exciting opportunity to join our diverse team in the following role. If you are interested in joining our team, apply today! About this Role: The Medical Consultant I supports the Department of Health Care Services’ Quality and Population Health Management program by serving as a clinical subject matter expert within the Data-Driven Monitoring Section. The incumbent provides medical expertise and technical assistance to advance statewide clinical quality and health equity monitoring efforts, including the federally mandated Quality Rating System (QRS). The role evaluates proposed clinical quality measures, interprets technical specifications, assesses data quality and reporting feasibility, and contributes to the development of public-facing reporting tools. The MC I collaborates with clinicians, analysts, and policy partners to ensure the clinical accuracy, relevance, and integrity of data-driven oversight activities that strengthen DHCS’ statewide quality accountability framework. Under the direction of the Medical Consultant II, the incumbent helps maintain and continuously improve California’s clinical quality monitoring infrastructure. This position is subject to the Department’s Conflict of Interest Code and filing a Statement of Economic Interests (Form 700) when assuming this position, annually by April 1, and when leaving this position. Results from the Medical Consultant I CalCareers examination with a final file date of 11/30/2026 is currently in progress and will be utilized for filling this position. This advertisement is posted as until filled. Applications will be reviewed on the first and third Monday of each month, and selections can be made. If a Monday falls on a holiday, the deadline to apply will be extended to the next business day. Have questions and/or need assistance? Contact recruit@dhcs.ca.gov, we are here to help walk you through the state hiring process! You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement. Special Requirements • The position(s) require(s) a(n) California Medical License License. You will be required to provide a copy of your license prior to being hired. Simple Application Steps If you are interested in this position, complete the following simple steps: • Review the education and experience minimum qualifications (MQ’s) of the Medical Consultant I Minimum Qualifications. See the Minimum Requirements section above. • Complete the statement of qualifications and state application by clicking “Apply Now” above. See below for detailed application instructions. • Submit your application package with all required documents, which include the statement of qualifications - see the "Required Application Package Documents" section below. • Once you have applied, take the Medical Consultant I CalCareers Examination. Education: If you are meeting minimum qualifications with education, you must include a copy of your diploma/degree and/or unofficial/informal transcripts for verification. Official transcripts may be required upon appointment. Statement of Qualifications Requirement Section: 1. Describe your experience with clinical quality measurement and monitoring, including any work with NCQA HEDIS measures, the CMS Core Set, or other clinical quality indicators. In your response, provide specific examples of projects or assignments where you applied clinical expertise to interpret measure specifications, conduct data analysis, or support monitoring activities. Explain how you used data analysis, advanced analytics, or visualization tools, such as dashboards or interactive reports, to support program oversight, decision-making, or quality improvement, and include the tools or platforms you used and the impact or outcome of your work. 2. Provide a specific example of a time when you developed or applied a data-driven monitoring methodology to assess healthcare quality or program performance. In describing this example, explain the monitoring approach or methodology you used, the analytical methods you employed, and any visualization or dashboard tools you relied on to communicate findings. Discuss the stakeholders you collaborated with, the challenges you encountered and how you addressed them, and the impact or results of your work. Desirable Qualifications In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate: • Experience applying and interpreting clinical quality metrics (e.g., HEDIS, CMS Core Set) to support data-driven quality monitoring and health equity goals. • Skill in designing or interpreting dashboards, visualizations, and analytic tools that highlight trends, disparities, or equity-related outcomes (Power BI, QuickSight,Tableau) • Experience with healthcare payors, legislative or policy analysis, or program oversight in health-related settings. • Strong collaboration and communication skills working with clinical and non-clinical partners on quality and health equity initiatives.