Quality Program Strategist II

Centene Corporation; New York (NY); Remote; USD 70,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

Centene Corporation is seeking a quality improvement professional to lead and oversee HEDIS, CAHPS, and HOS quality initiatives. You will analyze market trends, identify business issues, and develop solutions to drive value while ensuring compliance with state reporting and HPMS memos.

Remote role aligned with EST; requires 4+ years of clinical or managed care experience and knowledge of CAHPS/HOS with strong data analytics and stakeholder collaboration to improve member experience and plan

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead HEDIS, CAHPS, and HOS quality initiatives.
• Analyze stakeholder issues, formulate hypotheses and test conclusions.
• Ensure compliance with state reporting, HPMS memos, and quality ratings.
• Develop training materials for Quality Improvement Health Plan staff and collaborate with cross-functional teams to execute strategic initiatives.
• Monitor and drive measure performance with markets & key business stakeholders.

Skills

Data analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Quality improvement

HEDIS/CAHPS/HOS

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing, Public Health, related field

Master's degree preferred

Job description

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.

Key Details:

This is a remote position. Schedule will align with Eastern Standard Time (EST). Experience with member engagement, improving member experience and CAHPS and HOS strongly preferred.

• 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.

Registered Nurse (RN), Licensed Practical Nurse, Licensed Vocational Nurse or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), preferred; CPHQ preferredPay Range: $70,100.00 - $126,200.00 per year

At Centene, we connect people to the care they need to live healthier lives — and the work you do here makes that impact real every day. You’ll take on meaningful challenges that directly support individuals, families, and communities, building your skills while making healthcare more accessible and effective. It’s work with a purpose you can see, backed by a team committed to improving lives well beyond the workday.

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.

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