Director, Process Improvement

Oscar Health; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 180,504 - 236,911; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited vacation program

Annual performance bonuses

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Job summary

Oscar Health is seeking a Director of Process Improvement based in New York, NY. This role involves leading a team to optimize processes while ensuring compliance with regulations. With a focus on operational efficiency, the Director will develop strategies to enhance workflows and departmental performance metrics. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree, extensive healthcare strategy experience, and strong leadership skills. Benefits include competitive salary, employee equity grants, and a hybrid work schedule.

Qualifications

• 10+ years experience in healthcare strategy and operations.
• 6+ years of leadership experience.
• 2+ years of experience in program management or process design.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and develop a high-performing team.
• Ensure operational compliance with all relevant regulations.
• Develop and implement an operating plan for efficiency.

Skills

Healthcare strategy and operations

Leadership

Program management

Process design

Education

Bachelor's Degree in related field

Job description

Overview

Hi, we\'re Oscar. We\'re hiring a Director, Process Improvement to join our Insurance Operations. Oscar is the first health insurance company built around a full stack technology platform and a relentless focus on serving our members. We started Oscar in 2012 to create the kind of health insurance company we would want for ourselves—one that behaves like a doctor in the family.

About The Role You will lead a team in implementing process improvement opportunities while ensuring we remain compliant and meet our contractual goals. You will develop and implement an operating plan for improving efficiency, scaling operations and ensuring the achievement of departmental performance metrics and goals. You will lead and execute key strategic initiatives that not only optimize workflows but also allow Oscar to stay competitive in the market. You will report into the SVP, Insurance Operations.

Work Location: This position is based in our New York City office, requiring a hybrid work schedule with 3 days of in-office work per week. Thursdays are a required in-office day for team meetings and events, while your other two office days are flexible to suit your schedule.

Pay Transparency: The base pay for this role is: $180,504- $236,911 per year. You are also eligible for employee benefits, participation in Oscar\'s unlimited vacation program, company equity grants, and annual performance bonuses.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and develop a high-performing team of managers and their reports
• Provide structure and support for your team, allowing them to keep their focus on delivering key initiatives
• Develop and continuously improve foundational processes
• Ensure operational compliance with all relevant regulatory/ accreditation agencies and meets contractual requirements
• Lead team to surface data, process, and technology issues through proactive identification, measurement, and monitoring of operations; partner cross functionally to develop end-to-end strategy that leverages these insights to scale
• Manage, develop and maintain relationships cross-functionally to drive multi department collaboration to drive results for strategic initiatives
• Own team vision and strategy including quarterly vital setting and multi-year roadmap
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor\'s Degree in related field or 4+ years of commensurate experience
• 10+ years experience in healthcare strategy and operations, and or related field
• 6+ years of leadership experience
• 2+ years of experience in program management and/or process design or implementation

Bonus Points

• Master\'s degree
• Health Insurance, or Management Consulting experience with a focus on healthcare
• Lean / Six Sigma experience
• Financial modeling experience

Pay Transparency and Benefits

Final offer amounts, within the base pay set forth above, are determined by factors including your relevant skills, education, and experience. Full-time employees are eligible for benefits including: medical, dental, and vision benefits, 11 paid holidays, paid sick time, paid parental leave, 401(k) plan participation, life and disability insurance, and paid wellness time and reimbursements.

Additional Policies

Reasonable Accommodation: Oscar applicants are considered solely based on their qualifications, without regard to applicant’s disability or need for accommodation. Any Oscar applicant who requires reasonable accommodations during the application process should contact the Oscar Benefits Team ([e-mail]) to make the need for an accommodation known.

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We are an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to creating an environment where people can be their most authentic selves and find belonging and support in pursuing our mission to transform health care.