Description
Position Summary: Under the direction of the Director of Clinical Programs, Quality, and Learning, the Clinical Programs Manager oversees the operational execution, cross-program integration, quality performance, and sustainability of Roots’ clinical initiatives. This position plays a pivotal role in designing, building, and maintaining systems and accountability structures for Community Health Worker (CHW) Medi-Cal billing and service documentation.
Duties And Responsibilities
Program Management, Strategy & Integration
- Manage the development, implementation, expansion, ongoing refinement, and cross-program integration of clinical initiatives (e.g., Asthma, Respiratory Health, Harm Reduction/HIV, Complex Care/Housing) across all Roots sites.
- Drive program strategies that break down silos across clinical and community-based programs, ensuring a seamless continuum of care, unified workflows, and multi-directional referral pathways for members.
- Work closely with Clinical Directors and Medical Leadership to ensure clinical programs effectively improve patient outcomes and address emerging health disparities.
- Implement a trauma-informed and compassionate care approach to program delivery from both a patient-centered and staff wellness perspective.
CHW Billing Systems, Implementation & Accountability
- Design, implement, and maintain operational systems, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and accountability workflows to support Medi-Cal Community Health Worker (CHW) benefit billing and revenue optimization.
- Train, onboard, and audit program staff on CHW billable activity documentation, coding guidelines, care management logs, and Electronic Health Record (EHR) charting requirements.
- Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) and accountability metrics for CHW productivity, documentation timelines, and claim submission accuracy.
- Collaborate with Finance, Billing, Compliance, and Quality teams to resolve billing rejections, optimize CHW benefit utilization, and ensure compliance with DHCS, Medi-Cal managed care health plans, and state/federal rules.
HEDIS Measures & Clinical Quality Optimization
- Lead the development, integration, and monitoring of targeted clinical programs designed to improve HEDIS quality measures (e.g., asthma medication ratio, chronic disease screenings, preventive visits, diabetes care, immunizations).
- Partner with Quality and Data teams to analyze population health data, track HEDIS performance gaps, and design targeted clinical interventions and \"in-reach\" / outreach campaigns.
- Translate HEDIS targets into actionable daily workflows and care panel priorities for Coordinators, Specialists, and CHWs.
Resource Management & Outreach Event Support
- Manage, allocate, and monitor clinical program resources, staffing, materials, and specialized clinical assets to ensure optimal utilization and budget alignment.
- Assist Program Coordinators in developing, tracking, and managing program budgets, grant deliverables, and contract expenditures.
- Provide active, field-based management and logistical support for community outreach events, health fairs, and weekend/evening field initiatives.
- Cultivate and sustain collaborative partnerships with local emergency departments, health systems, housing providers, and community-based organizations to support external referrals and program visibility.
Staff Supervision & Team Leadership
- Provide direct supervision, mentoring, coaching, and performance management to assigned Program Coordinators and Specialists.
- Make and recommend personnel decisions, including recruitment, hiring, performance reviews, professional development, and performance improvement plans (PIPs).
- Plan and facilitate team meetings, inter-departmental case reviews, and continuous learning opportunities.
Compliance, Data & Reporting
- Oversee timely and accurate data collection, EHR entry, and reporting to satisfy contract guidelines, grant requirements, and internal performance metrics.
- Ensure strict adherence across all teams to HIPAA, patient privacy laws, consent protocols, and shared care guidelines.
- Support the leadership team in writing funding proposals, grant renewals, and compliance reports for clinical programs.
- Perform other related duties or clinical services within the area of licensure (if applicable) as assigned.
Requirements
Competencies:
- Program Leadership & Project Management: Proven ability to plan, organize, manage, and scale complex clinical programs, HEDIS initiatives, and cross-functional teams in a fast-paced community health environment.
- CHW Billing & Systems Building: Deep knowledge of CHW scope of practice, Medi-Cal CHW billing rules, EHR documentation workflows, and system implementation for service monetization.
- HEDIS & Quality Improvement: Expertise in clinical quality metrics (HEDIS), population health strategies, and leveraging clinical data to drive performance and patient outcomes.
- Resource & Budget Management: Strong fiscal responsibility with experience analyzing budgets, managing resources efficiently, and ensuring grant deliverable compliance.
- Cross-Program Integration: Exceptional skill in building collaborative, integrated workflows across multidisciplinary teams (medical, behavioral, CHW, housing, and social services).
- Event & Outreach Execution: Hands-on experience coordinating event logistics, community outreach, and managing field-based health screening/education events.
- Trauma-Informed Leadership: Ability to foster a compassionate, trauma-informed workplace culture that emphasizes health equity, non-judgmental advocacy, and staff well-being.
- Cross-Cultural Communication: Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with a deep commitment to serving low-income, unsheltered, and racially diverse communities.
Qualifications & Work Experience
- Required Education: Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Healthcare Administration, Social Work, Nursing, or related field required.
- Preferred Experience:
- Master’s degree (MPH, MSW, MHA, MPA).
- Minimum 3 to 5 years of experience managing or coordinating clinical, public health, or community health programs.
- Minimum 2 years of direct staff supervision experience in a community health center or FQHC, community clinic, or non-profit organization.
- Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing Medi-Cal/CHW billing workflows and billing compliance.
- Demonstrated background in HEDIS quality measure tracking and quality improvement interventions.
- Licensure/Certifications: Valid California Driver’s License with a clean driving record and reliable transportation required.
- Technical Skills: Proficiency in EMR/EHR systems, G-Suite, Microsoft Office Suite, and data management tracking tools.
- Flexibility: Willingness and availability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends for community outreach events as needed.