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Medicare Risk Assessment Jobs in Arizona (NOW HIRING)

GRANTS MANAGER

Phoenix, AZ · On-site +1

$75K - $90K/yr

Arizona's Rural Health Transformation Program is supported by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid ... Oversee the subrecipient monitoring program, including risk assessments, monitoring schedules, desk ...

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Phoenix, AZ · On-site

$75K - $90K/yr

Arizona's Rural Health Transformation Program is supported by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid ... Oversee the subrecipient monitoring program, including risk assessments, monitoring schedules, desk ...

... use the risk assessment tool to guide crisis intervention based on acuity and risk. * Utilize ... or Medicare managed care, mental health and diagnostics, community resources, effective ...

Physician Assistant

Glendale, AZ · On-site

$87K - $187K/yr

... care to adults on Medicare to keep them happy, healthy, and out of the hospital. Physician ... Administer annual wellness visits and health risk assessments, which require a holistic view of ...

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How much do medicare risk assessment jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 11, 2026, the average hourly pay for medicare risk assessment in Arizona is $36.05, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $22.16 and $50.62 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Medicare Risk Assessment?

A Medicare Risk Assessment job involves evaluating patients' health conditions to determine risk scores that impact Medicare Advantage plan reimbursements. Professionals in this role collect and analyze medical data, review patient histories, and ensure accurate coding of diagnoses. Their work helps healthcare providers and insurers understand patient risks and deliver appropriate care. Strong knowledge of ICD-10 coding, healthcare regulations, and medical terminology is essential for this role.

What are some common challenges faced in a Medicare Risk Assessment role?

One common challenge in Medicare Risk Assessment is staying up to date with frequently changing Medicare regulations and coding requirements, which directly affect risk scoring and patient documentation. Handling large volumes of patient data while ensuring accuracy and compliance can also be demanding, as errors may impact reimbursement and care outcomes. Collaboration with clinicians, billing teams, and administrators is often necessary to clarify complex cases and ensure complete, compliant documentation. Successfully navigating these challenges requires ongoing learning, keen attention to detail, and effective communication skills.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Medicare Risk Assessment position, and why are they important?

To thrive in a Medicare Risk Assessment role, you need a strong understanding of healthcare regulations, Medicare guidelines, data analysis, and clinical assessment—often supported by a background in nursing, healthcare administration, or a related field. Proficiency with health risk assessment tools, electronic health records (EHRs), and data management systems is important, and certification such as Certified Risk Adjustment Coder (CRC) can be beneficial. Attention to detail, analytical thinking, and effective communication stand out as key soft skills in this position. These skills are crucial for accurately evaluating patient risk, ensuring compliance, and supporting optimal Medicare plan outcomes.

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Infographic showing various Medicare Risk Assessment job openings in Arizona as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 84% Full Time, 7% Part Time, and 9% Contract. Highlights an 91% In-person, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $74,979 per year, or $36 per hour.

Family Practice - Without OB Physician

Inspire Healthcare

Tucson, AZ • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

This job post has expired today. Applications are no longer accepted.


Job description

- Board Certified Physician Assistant with experience
- Make an impact on seeing the underserved population
- Must speak Spanish
- Full-time permanent Primary Care Outpatient Only position
- Monday " Friday No nights, no weekends
- Small patient panels for consistency and focus (2-15 patients per day)
-Value-based care model
-Provide personalized primary care for older adults on Medicare, with the goal of keeping patients healthy and living life to the fullest
- Administer Annual wellness visits and health risk assessments, which require aholistic view of health and afocus on thoughtful, accurate, and specific documentation.
- Population health leadership, in coordination with the Care Team (e.g., making sure all eligible females get their evidence-based breast cancer screening every 2years)
- Conducting home visits as needed.
- This role reports to the Center Medical Director and works closely with operational leadership.
-Understands HCC (Hierarchical Condition Categories) documentation, ICD-10 (International Classification of Diseases-10) Coding, and Health Risk Assessments (HRAs).
- Location: Tucson, AZ
Benefits:
- Competitive Salary
- Quarterly bonus based on quality metrics
- 6 weeks of PTO, inclusive of vacation, sick time, major holidays, and continuing medical education (CME)
- $5000 CME stipend
- Tuition reimbursement
- Provided Health, Vision, Dental, and Life Insurance
- 401K Investment, up to 4% company match, vested immediately
- Provided Medical Malpractice Insurance
- Dedicated Medical Scribe and Medical Assistant
-Relocation package on acase-by-case basis