Quality Program Strategist II

Centene Management Company LLC; New Mexico; Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 126,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health insurance

401K

Stock purchase plans

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off plus holidays

Flexible remote/hybrid/work schedules

Job summary

Centene is seeking a Quality Improvement professional to lead HEDIS, CAHPS, and HOS initiatives for our member-focused programs. This remote role aligns with EST hours and offers flexible work arrangements.

Qualified candidates will have RN licensure, 4+ years of clinical or managed care experience, and strong data analysis skills to drive performance and quality ratings. Master’s preferred; CAHPS/HPMS familiarity is a plus.

We value diverse backgrounds and provide comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• RN with current license and clinical background.
• 4+ years in clinical, managed care or health insurance.
• Experience with quality programs (HEDIS/CAHPS/HOS).

Responsibilities

• Identify market trends and oversee quality improvement programs for HEDIS, CAHPS, and HOS.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to drive performance and measurable value.
• Monitor compliance for state reporting, HPMS memos, and quality activities.

Skills

HEDIS knowledge

CAHPS understanding

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

You could be the one who changes everything for our 28 million members. Centene is transforming the health of our communities, one person at a time. As a diversified, national organization, you’ll have access to competitive benefits including a fresh perspective on workplace flexibility. This is a remote role. Schedule will align with EST hours. Experience with member engagement and improving member experience and CAHPS scores strongly preferred.

Position Purpose:

Identify market trends and oversee functions of quality improvement programs for HEDIS, CAHPS, and/or HOS strategy and related quality improvement activities. Assists stakeholders to determine their business issues and recommend solutions to drive business value. Analyze stakeholder business issues, formulate hypotheses and test conclusions to determine appropriate solutions. Conduct evaluations to assist with HEDIS gap closure, CAHPS and/or HOS performance and assess for potential pilot programs and/or process improvements to achieve sustainable quality performance goals. The assessment includes an end-to-end evaluation of the measure technical specification, performance trends, stakeholders, industry/research literature, organizational initiatives, associated policy and procedures, resources/tools. Leverage data analysis to derive actionable insights and strategic recommendations for performance improvements. Collaborate and provide support to markets & key business stakeholders to drive continued measure performance. Develop HEDIS, CAHPS, and/or HOS support resources and tools to foster gap closure & improve experience for members and providers. Conduct ongoing assessment to determine health plan needs, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure successful end to end execution of strategic initiatives. Monitor and ensure compliance related to state reporting, HHS and HPMS memos for quality ratings. Establish quality check policy/procedures for all member and provider communications to ensure accuracy of information, data, and alignment with Centene business goals. Establish QPS policies, procedures, and quality checks for all reoccurring departmental programs/activities, to ensure precision execution and accuracy. Create, maintain and facilitate training for Quality Improvement Health Plan staff as applicable to assigned responsibility. Performs other duties as assigned Complies with all policies and standards.

Education/Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing, Public Health, related field, or equivalent experience. Master’s degree preferred. 4+ years of clinical experience, managed care or health insurance experience required; 2+ years of quality experience preferred.

License/Certification:

Registered Nurse (RN), Licensed Practical Nurse, Licensed Vocational Nurse or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), preferred; CPHQ preferred.

Pay Range:

$70,100.00 - $126,200.00 per year

Benefits:

• Competitive pay
• Health insurance
• 401K
• Stock purchase plans
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid time off plus holidays
• Flexible approach to work with remote, hybrid, field or office work schedules

Benefits may be subject to program eligibility.

Centene offers a comprehensive benefits package including competitive pay, health insurance, 401K and stock purchase plans, tuition reimbursement, paid time off plus holidays, and a flexible approach to work with remote, hybrid, field or office work schedules. Actual pay will be adjusted based on an individual's skills, experience, education, and other job-related factors permitted by law, including full-time or part-time status. Total compensation may also include additional forms of incentives. Benefits may be subject to program eligibility.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement:

Centene is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, and values the ways in which we are different. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other characteristic protected by applicable law. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered in accordance with the LA County Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act

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