Healthcare Operations Director for Medicare and Medi-Cal
7 days ago
About the Role
">We are seeking a skilled Healthcare Operations Director to lead our Medicare and Medi-Cal Utilization Management team at Blue Shield of California. As a critical member of our organization, you will play a key role in delivering and collaborating on all aspects of utilization management and care coordination for our Medicare and Medi-Cal membership.
Your Key Responsibilities
- Manage and monitor prior authorization and concurrent review processes to ensure timely and cost-effective patient care.
- Develop and implement UM strategies using data analytics to streamline operational efficiencies, optimize quality and cost of care, and inform business decisions.
- Analyze significant utilization trends, patterns, and resource allocation, partnering with physicians and other stakeholders to enhance effective and appropriate service utilization.
- Establish and measure productivity metrics to support workforce planning and rationalize services required for UM reviews.
- Review and report on Utilization Review (UR) trending for Medicare and Medi-Cal membership, ensuring alignment with clinical policy, payment integrity, and network development strategies.
- Lead operational implementation of transformation changes, including organizational management, process implementation, and technology adoption.
- Oversee operational teams' performance, resource management, continuous improvement, and training.
- Maintain operational audit readiness, ensuring adequate processes and internal audit measures are in place and regularly maintained.
- Evaluate and improve all operational processes to meet regulatory and accreditation requirements.
- Foster a culture of process excellence, BSC leadership principles, and a great place to work environment.
Your Qualifications
- Current CA RN License is required.
- Bachelor's of Science in Nursing or advanced degree is preferred.
- Minimum of 10 years of Utilization Management or relevant experience, including 6 years of management experience.
- Minimum of 5 years of progressive leadership in Utilization Management operations.
- Health plan or similar healthcare organization structure experience is necessary.
- Successful track record in driving organizational change management.
- Excellent relationship and consensus-building skills are essential.
Salary Range
The estimated salary for this role is $165,990 - $248,930 per year, based on location in California. Note that salaries vary depending on factors such as experience, location, and current employee salaries for similar roles within Blue Shield.
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