PROGRAM MANAGER, Interoperability (CA)

OCHIN, Inc.; California; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

OCHIN is seeking a Program Manager, Interoperability (CA) for a fully remote role with location flexibility in California. You will lead strategic programs, coordinate cross-functional teams, and ensure equitable clinical, financial, and operational outcomes for health care organizations.

The role requires 3+ years in interoperability, healthcare data analysis, and experience with telehealth, patient portals, and related tools. Domestic travel up to 25–50% and contract-based employment are noted.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in program/project management or related field; master's preferred.
• Experience with health care systems, patient portals, telehealth, e-consults, and remote patient monitoring; Epic is preferred.
• Knowledge of healthcare data, reporting, and analysis; familiarity with primary care concepts and clinical quality metrics.
• At least 3 years of experience or knowledge of the interoperability landscape.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and execution of program activities with strategic alignment and measurable outcomes.
• Build and maintain relationships with internal teams, leadership, and external partners to drive performance.
• Support deployment of digital health tools including remote patient monitoring and patient portals.
• Apply governance, prioritization, and risk management to programs and projects.
• Develop roadmaps using data and analytics; report status to stakeholders.
• Communicate program updates and progress across the organization.

Skills

Program management

Healthcare interoperability

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in program/project management or related field

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Overview

Program Manager, Interoperability (CA) – Fully Remote. Location flexibility within California. Operations, Interoperability.

About OCHIN OCHIN is a nonprofit leader in health care innovation and a trusted partner to a national provider network, delivering clinical insights and tailored technologies to expand patient access, strengthen care teams, and improve health outcomes in rural and medically underserved communities. We value diverse perspectives and strive to maintain a culture rooted in our values. Since 2000, OCHIN has grown to a virtual workforce with over 1,200 professionals across 49 states, offering a generous compensation package and a commitment to wellbeing and professional advancement.

Position Overview

The Program Manager oversees and optimizes OCHIN’s systems, processes, initiatives, and tools to support member success. This role leads strategic programs with a focus on equitable clinical, financial, and operational outcomes for health care organizations. The Program Manager collaborates with management to define program goals, align efforts across teams, provides consultation and technical assistance, manages grant compliance, fosters funder relationships, and communicates program status to stakeholders. Note: This position is funded through a contract; continued employment is contingent upon contract renewal or extension and organizational needs.

Essential Duties

• Lead design and execution of program activities, ensuring timely delivery, strategic alignment, and achievement of measurable outcomes
• Build and maintain relationships with internal teams, leadership, and external partners to foster collaboration and drive performance
• Support deployment of digital health tools, including remote patient monitoring and patient-facing technologies (e.g., patient portals)
• Apply advanced program and project management practices, including governance, prioritization, resource alignment, risk management, and quality oversight
• Leverage data and analytics to drive decision-making and develop program or product roadmaps
• Serve as the primary point of contact for program communications; provide updates on roadmap, progress, outcomes, and key metrics
• Identify opportunities to improve adoption, implementation, and optimization of tools, technologies, and processes
• Promote a health center–centric culture to support HCO transformation
• Stay current on industry trends, regulatory requirements, adult learning strategies, and relevant program knowledge
• Engage in internal and external meetings/workgroups to maintain awareness of OCHIN services
• Communicate regularly with health care organizations to ensure deliverables meet timelines and data requirements
• Develop domain knowledge to understand barriers and innovative models for addressing challenges in rural health care

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in program/project management or related field; master's degree preferred
• Experience with health care systems, patient portals, telehealth, e-consults, and/or remote patient monitoring; Epic experience preferred
• Knowledge of healthcare data, reporting, and analysis; familiarity with primary care concepts and clinical quality metrics (e.g., UDS, HEDIS, NCQA, NQF, FQHC/safety-net clinics) preferred
• At least 3 years of experience or knowledge of the interoperability landscape (frameworks, networks, workflows)
• Proven ability to drive execution on multi-disciplinary projects and guide cross-functional stakeholders
• Strong written and verbal communication, multi-project management skills, and experience with complex, multi-stakeholder healthcare projects (including virtual environments)
• Analytical and problem-solving skills to support strategic decision-making
• Experience in a telecommuter role with electronic documentation (OneNote, SharePoint), remote communication (Teams, Zoom), and task management (Smartsheet); JIRA experience a plus
• Ability to travel domestically up to 25–50%

Travel and Work Environment

OCHIN is 100% remote with no physical corporate office. Nationwide travel may be required based on business needs, including Go-Live installations and on-site training. Work-from-home requirements include independent work capability, high-speed internet, and a distraction-free workspace.

• Travel up to 25–50% or as needed for Go-Live support and trainings
• Ability to work independently from a home office
• High-speed internet and distraction-free workspace

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement

All employees, contractors, interns, and new hires must be vaccinated against COVID-19, or have an approved medical or religious exemption before hire. Proof of full vaccination is required unless exempted.

Equal Opportunity Employer

OCHIN is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristics. All employment decisions are based on merit, performance, and business needs.

Base Pay Overview

OCHIN uses broadened pay ranges to support equitable and market-aligned compensation. Final offers depend on skills, certifications, education, experience, training, responsibilities, internal equity, and market data.