Centene

healthcare

VicePresident,PopulationHealth&ClinicalOperations

$250–480k Missouri, United States FULL TIME Remote Friendly
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Senior candidates.

The Brief

“Vice President, Population Health & Clinical Operations at Centene. Skills: process management, cross-functional coordination, vendor/stakeholder management, operational metrics, resource planning, continuous improvement, medical management, quality improvement. Plan, develop, and drive execution of medical management and quality improvement programs, processes, and initiatives. Ensure improved quality outcomes, achievement of health benefit ratio targets, and reduction in administrative costs”

What You'll Achieve.

improved quality outcomes; achievement of health benefit ratio targets; reduction in administrative costs; increase effectiveness and efficiency

Industry & Context.

healthcare
Problems you'll solve

reduction in administrative costs; improve quality outcomes

Eligibility Requirements

Approximately 50% travel

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor's Degree in business or healthcare related field, 10+ years of experience working in a complex healthcare setting, Expert understanding of Managed Care practices including utilization management, care management, clinical information systems, with financial acumen and focus, preferably in the governmental setting, Proficient in the use of project management tools, Application of continuous process improvement methodologies such as Lean, Six Sigma or equivalent

Nice to Have

Master's Degree strongly preferred, Six Sigma certification strongly preferred

What You'll Do.

and drive execution of medical management and quality improvement programs

Ensure improved quality outcomes

achievement of health benefit ratio targets

and reduction in administrative costs

Drive adoption of best practices and standardization

Develop customized approaches for unique markets and product lines

Oversee corporate accreditation

medical management operations and new business development and implementation

Define medical management and quality improvement strategic and operating plans

Collaborate to evaluate medical trends and develop medical management and quality improvement initiatives

and execution of standardized initiatives and best practices

Facilitate mechanisms to utilize pilots

and identify best practices

Oversee the development and implementation of medical management policies and procedures

Develop and implement business plans to leverage technology to increase effectiveness and efficiency

Develop and implement standardized training

Develop and implement standardization in measuring and monitoring operational and outcome metrics

Facilitate integration and collaboration between the Health Plans and Specialty Companies related to medical management and quality improvement initiatives

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Collaborate to evaluate medical trends; Facilitate integration and collaboration between the Health Plans and Specialty Companies

Process & Methodology

project management tools, planning, developing, driving execution, strategic and operating plans

Full Job Description

Centene is transforming the health of our communities one person at a time. As an Executive on our team, you could be the one who changes everything for our 28 million members. **Position Purpose:** Plan, develop, and drive execution of medical management and quality improvement programs, processes, and initiatives to ensure improved quality outcomes, achievement of health benefit ratio targets, and reduction in administrative costs. Drive adoption of best practices and standardization, while developing customized approaches for unique markets and product lines. Oversee corporate accreditation, quality improvement, medical management operations and new business development and implementation. * Define medical management and quality improvement strategic and operating plans, balancing standardization with market or product specific solutions. * Collaborate to evaluate medical trends and develop medical management and quality improvement initiatives to improve quality, achieve health benefit ratio targets, and reduce administrative costs. * Drive discipline, consistency, and execution of standardized initiatives and best practices. * Facilitate mechanisms to utilize pilots, measure results, and identify best practices to be used across health plans. * Oversee the development and implementation of medical management policies and procedures to ensure NCQA and URAC standards. * Develop and implement business plans to leverage technology to increase effectiveness and efficiency. * Develop and implement standardized training, auditing, and work processes for new and existing business to ensure consistency and avoid redundant efforts. * Develop and implement standardization in measuring and monitoring operational and outcome metrics. * Facilitate integration and collaboration between the Health Plans and Specialty Companies related to medical management and quality improvement initiatives. * Approximately 50% travel. **Education/Experience:** Bachelor's Degree in business o

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