Vice President Clinical Operations

University of Minnesota School of Nursing; Eagan, Northern (MN, KY); Hybrid; USD 300,000 - 335,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401k

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Job summary

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota is seeking a Vice President of Clinical Operations to lead case management, utilization management, and behavioral health across lines of business. Reporting to the COO, this role blends clinical expertise with operational excellence to drive high-quality, cost-effective care.

You will build strategic plans, establish performance metrics, and guide teams across physical and behavioral health, health services, and product development.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of related professional experience in health plan or healthcare delivery with 7+ years in people leadership.
• 7+ years of clinical adjacent experience.
• Strong knowledge of healthcare regulations, accreditation standards, and managed care principles.
• Leadership and team management skills, including delegation, coaching, and mentoring.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of clinical operations ensuring proper allocation of resources to top priorities.
• Collaborate with medical directors and clinical teams to address complex cases and high-risk members; work with cross-functional departments to drive outcomes.
• Develop and implement strategic plans for clinical operations.
• Enhance operational efficiency and optimize member engagement, quality of services and outcomes.
• Establish department goals and performance metrics aligned with strategic plans.
• Lead enterprise-wide change and provide strategic direction for exceptional internal and external customer experiences.
• Prepare and present reports on departmental performance to senior leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Collaboration

Project management

Healthcare IT

Financial acumen

Problem solving

Strategic thinking

Regulatory knowledge

Data analytics

Tools

EHR systems

Data analytics tools

Job description

Vice President Clinical Operations

About Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota

At Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota, we are committed to paving the way for everyone to achieve their healthiest life. We are looking for dedicated and motivated individuals who share our vision of transforming healthcare. As a Blue Cross associate, you are joining a culture that is built on values of succeeding together, finding a better way, and doing the right thing. If you are ready to make a difference, join us.

The Impact You'll Have

At Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota, caring for our members and communities shapes how care is coordinated, how teams work together and how members experience healthcare. Reporting to the COO, the Vice President of Clinical Operations will provide strategic leadership and operational oversight for case management, utilization management, and behavioral health across all lines of business. This leader will lead teams supporting both physical and behavioral health, bringing together clinical expertise, operational excellence, and a commitment to delivering high-quality, cost-effective care. Working closely with the Health services leadership, medical directors, and case management and utilization management product teams, this leader will help shape effective programs, advance evidence-based practices, and ensure alignment with regulatory standards and enterprise priorities.

This role offers an opportunity to influence how clinical operations and services evolve to better meet the needs of members and the community's Blue Cross serves. The VP will drive operational performance, establish meaningful measures of success, and champion improvements that strengthen clinical outcomes, efficiency and member satisfaction. To be successful in this role, we are looking for a leader who will foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement, connecting people, programs, and priorities to create better experiences.

What You'll Do

• Oversee daily operations of clinical operations ensuring the proper allocation of resources to the highest priority deliverables


• Collaborate with medical directors and other clinical teams to address complex cases and high-risk members; collaborate with cross functional departments to drive outcomes (claims, appeals, service, payment integrity, etc.


• Develop and implement strategic plans for clinical operations.


• Enhance operational efficiency and implement process improvements to enhance and optimize member engagement, quality of services and outcomes to support product development, operational productivity and execution.


• Establishes and drives department goals and performance metrics that support the division and enterprise strategic plans.

How You'll Do It

• Support enterprise-wide initiatives and effectively lead change. Provide strategic direction on how to support exceptional experience for internal and external customers and stakeholders.


• Provide leadership and direction to the organizational leaders and staff.


• Prepare and present reports on departmental performance to senior leadership and any auditing bodies.


• Advocate for the needs and interests of members in clinical operations initiatives.


• In partnership with the broader health services team, ensure adherence to clinical guidelines and evidence-based practices.


• Ensure alignment of departmental goals with organizational objectives and regulatory standards.


• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations, accreditation standards, and organizational policies.


• Ensure associates and vendors have the appropriate structure, tools, resources, required to perform their job at the highest levels.


• Performs additional responsibilities consistent with the scope and level of the role, as assigned.

Required Skills & Experience

• 10+ years of related professional experience in a health plan or healthcare delivery system with 7+ years of people leadership. All relevant experience including work, education, transferable skills, and military experience will be considered.


• 7+ years of clinical adjacent experience


• Strong knowledge of healthcare regulations, accreditation standards, and managed care principles.


• Leadership: Excellent leadership and team management skills, including delegation, coaching, and mentoring skills to manage and empower staff to meet all required objectives.


• Problem Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, including the ability to balance competing priorities, develop and implement strategic initiatives, and resolve operational issues and conflicts.


• Communication: Effective communication and interpersonal skills.


• Collaboration: Ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders including product development teams, and experience working across a highly matrixed environment.


• Project Management: Skills in planning, change management, executing, and overseeing projects to ensure they are completed on time and within budget.


• Technology Proficiency: Familiarity with healthcare IT systems, electronic health records (EHR), and data analytics tools.


• Financial Acumen: Strong understanding of financial management, budgeting, and cost control in healthcare operations.


• Innovation and Creativity: Ability to think creatively and implement innovative solutions to improve clinical operations processes with a focus on continuous improvement.


• Risk Management: Skills in identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks in healthcare operations.

Preferred Skills & Experience

• RN experience


• Previous experience in managing vendor relationships


• Education or equivalent experience in Business, Health Care Administration, or Public Health.

Role Designation

Hybrid

Role designation definition:

• Teleworking is working full time remote.


• Hybrid is a minimum of 2 days onsite.


• Onsite is full-time onsite.

Anchored in Connection

Our hybrid approach is designed to balance flexibility with meaningful in-person connection and collaboration. We come together in the office two days each week most teams designate at least one anchor day to ensure team interaction. These in-person moments foster relationships, creativity, and alignment. The rest of the week you are empowered to work remote.

Compensation and Benefits

$300,000.00 - $317,500.00 - $335,000.00 Annual

Pay is based on several factors which vary based on position, including skills, ability, and knowledge the selected individual is bringing to the specific job.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package which may include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance


• Life insurance


• 401k


• Paid Time Off (PTO)


• Volunteer Paid Time Off (VPTO)


• And more

To discover more about what we have to offer, please review our benefits page.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

At Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota, we are committed to paving the way for everyone to achieve their healthiest life. Blue Cross of Minnesota is an Equal Opportunity Employer and maintains an Affir

Individuals with a disability who need a reasonable accommodation in order to apply, please contact us at: [e-mail].

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota and Blue Plus are nonprofit independent licensees of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association.

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