Position Purpose: Directs the care management team and the care (management) of members to develop and assess high quality, cost-effective healthcare outcomes. Develops strategies and objectives within care management to improve member and/or provider experience.Key Details: Must reside within Oklahoma or be willing to relocate. Onsite meetings at the Oklahoma City office.Directs and evaluates departmental operations, including the care management model, staffing, use of information technologies, and staff competencies to achieve performance and quality objectivesOversees care management team on performance, improvement, and talent managementSets goals and objectives for care management team and oversees care management data and reporting metrics to achieve quality and cost-effective healthcare results and working with senior leadership, as requiredOversight of the development and implementation of care management policies and procedures within the care management team to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements for federal, state, and National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) standards, as requiredStays up to date on latest trends and best practices in Payer Care Management and related fields and attends conferences, as requiredLeads process improvements for the care management team to achieve quality and cost-effective healthcare results and working with senior leadership, as requiredContributes to the development and improvement of clinical care pathways that enhance cost effectiveness while providing quality careDevelops care management strategies and influences decisions by providing recommendations that align to organizational objectivesDevelops department budget while collaborating inter-departmentally and with senior leadershipDevelops the overall strategy for onboarding, hiring, and training new care management team members to ensure adequate training and high quality-care to improve member and/or provider experience and ensure compliancePerforms other duties as assigned.Complies with all policies and standards.Education/Experience: Requires a Bachelor's degree and 7+ years of related experience, including prior management experience.Or equivalent experience acquired through accomplishments of applicable knowledge, duties, scope and skill reflective of the level of this position.License/Certification:For Oklahoma Complete Health Only: Oklahoma Registered Nurse (RN) license or Compact Registered Nurse (RN) license and nationally recognized case management certification requiredPay Range: $121,500.00 - $224,900.00 per yearAt 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