Manager, Population Health

CVS Health; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 66,000 - 146,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K match

Paid time off

Job summary

Oak Street Health, a part of CVS Health, is hiring a Manager, Population Health to advance clinical and population health strategy across our centers. You will lead initiatives that improve outcomes, support care teams, and help manage total cost of care in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires strong analytical skills, project leadership, and experience in value-based care, with collaboration across clinical and operational stakeholders to deliver measurable improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Master's degree preferred in public health, healthcare administration, business, nursing, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Support post-acute care and ED follow-up program strategy to improve outcomes and reduce total cost of care.
• Develop and enhance care programs using clinical evidence and stakeholder feedback.
• Analyze population health, quality, utilization, and financial data to identify opportunities and recommend solutions.
• Develop reports, dashboards, and presentations for decision-making and performance management.
• Coordinate cross-functional projects involving clinical, operational, and analytics partners.

Skills

Population health

Value-based care

Healthcare operations

Care management

Quality improvement

Analytics

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree

MPH/MHA/MBA/Nursing or related field (Master's preferred)

Job description

We’re building a world of health around every individual — shaping a more connected, convenient and compassionate health experience. At CVS Health®, you’ll be surrounded by passionate colleagues who care deeply, innovate with purpose, hold ourselves accountable and prioritize safety and quality in everything we do. Join us and be part of something bigger – helping to simplify health care one person, one family and one community at a time.

Oak Street Health®, a part of CVS Health, helps older adults stay healthier and live fuller lives through our 230 centers across 27 states. Our value-based care model helps us consistently deliver better patient experiences and outcomes.

Role Description

As a Manager, Population Health, you will play a critical role in supporting our Oak Street Health patients, providers and business by advancing the organization's clinical and population health strategy by supporting initiatives that improve health outcomes, enhance quality performance, and manage total cost of care. This role leads the implementation of population health programs, partners closely with clinical and operational stakeholders, and translates data-driven insights into actionable interventions.

Responsibilities

• Support post-acute care and emergency department (ED) follow-up program strategy, driving initiatives focused on improving patient outcomes, care transitions, quality performance, and total cost of care.
• Assist in the development and enhancement of care programs using clinical evidence, best practices, and stakeholder feedback.
• Analyze population health, quality, utilization, and financial performance data to identify opportunities for improvement and recommend solutions.
• Develop reports, dashboards, and presentations that support decision-making and performance management.
• Coordinate cross-functional projects involving clinical, operational, and analytics partners.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to advance organizational goals.
• Monitor program outcomes and support continuous improvement efforts to ensure achievement of quality, utilization, and performance targets.
• Stay current on industry trends, value-based care models, quality programs, and population health best practices.
• Other duties as assigned.

What We’re Looking For

Education

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Master's degree in Public Health (MPH), Healthcare Administration (MHA), Business Administration (MBA), Nursing, or related field preferred.

Required Qualifications

• 5-7 years of relevant healthcare experience, including experience in population health, value-based care, healthcare operations, care management, quality improvement, analytics, or related areas.
• Experience working with healthcare providers, care teams, or clinical operations preferred.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data, identify trends, and develop actionable recommendations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to lead complex initiatives and drive execution across cross-functional teams.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to engage a variety of stakeholders.
• Strong relationship-building and influencing capabilities.
• Ability to operate effectively in a fast‑paced, evolving environment with a high degree of ambiguity.
• Collaborative mindset and ability to connect work across teams and organizational priorities.
• Practical, solutions-oriented approach with a focus on measurable outcomes.
• High level of organization, attention to detail, and accountability.

Why Oak Street Health?

Oak Street Health is on a mission to "Rebuild healthcare as it should be", providing personalized primary care for older adults on Medicare, with the goal of keeping patients healthy and living life to the fullest. Our innovative care model is centered right in our patient’s communities, and focused on the quality of care over volume of services. We’re an organization on the move! With over 150 locations and an ambitious growth trajectory, Oak Street Health is attracting and cultivating team members who embody "Oaky" values and passion for our mission.

Oak Street Health Benefits

• Mission-focused career impacting change and measurably improving health outcomes for medicare patients
• Paid vacation, sick time, and investment/retirement 401K match options
• Health insurance, vision, and dental benefits
• Opportunities for leadership development and continuing education stipends
• Opportunities for high levels of responsibility and rapid advancement

What does being "Oaky" look like?

• Radiating positive energy
• Assuming good intentions
• Creating an unmatched patient experience
• Driving clinical excellence
• Taking ownership and delivering results
• Being relentlessly determined

Oak Street Health is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and encourage all interested readers to apply.

Anticipated Weekly Hours

40

Time Type

Full time

Pay Range

$66,330.00 - $145,860.00

This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography and other relevant factors. This position is eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission or short-term incentive program in addition to the base pay range listed above.

Our people fuel our future. Our teams reflect the customers, patients, members and communities we serve and we are committed to fostering a workplace where every colleague feels valued and that they belong.

Great Benefits For Great People

We take pride in offering a comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits that reflects our commitment to our colleagues and their families.

This full‑time position is eligible for a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the physical, emotional, and financial well‑being of colleagues and their families. The benefits for this position include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, retirement savings options, wellness programs, and other resources, based on eligibility.

Additional details about available benefits are provided during the application process and on Benefits Moments.

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 12/25/2026

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.