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Centene Corporation

Director, Quality Improvement

Centene Corporation

. Lead and direct process improvement activities that provide more efficient and streamlined workflow .

Posted 10/30/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesLead💰 $107,700 - $199,300 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in quality management and improvement within healthcare operations, with a strong focus on NCQA Accreditation, HEDIS performance, and cultural competency. Proven ability to lead teams, implement best practices, and enhance provider satisfaction through data-driven strategies.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Quality ManagementNCQA AccreditationHEDIS PerformanceCultural CompetencyHealthcare Operations

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Hard Skills
Quality ImprovementRisk ManagementData-Driven AssessmentsProvider Network AssessmentHealth Equity Monitoring
Soft Skills
LeadershipCollaborationCommunicationOrganizational Skills
Tools & Technologies
Health Equity DashboardsKPI Monitoring Tools
Certifications & Qualifications
Certified Professional in Health Care QualityRN License
Industry Keywords
Medicare STARSCLAS StandardsCultural CompetenceHealth DisparitiesProvider Satisfaction Surveys

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Lead and direct process improvement activities that provide more efficient and streamlined workflow
  • Lead and collaborate with others on NCQA Accreditation and/or HEDIS performance
  • Lead quality improvement aspects of risk adjustment processes for all products
  • Collaborate with the Medicare STARS team to improve STARS ratings for Medicare products
  • Oversee provider satisfaction surveys and implement improvement action plans
  • Research and incorporate best practices into operations
  • Organize and control activities, methods, and procedures to achieve business objectives
  • Review and implement new technological tools and processes and foster team concepts with internal and external constituencies
  • Present improvement results and ongoing performance measures to senior management
  • Formulate and establish policies, operating procedures, and goals in compliance with guidelines
  • Collaborate with State, County, and local agencies to promote services that improve health outcomes, decrease health disparities, and reduce cost of care
  • Monitor application of standards with agencies, community stakeholders, and communities
  • Promote cultural competence throughout the health plan through culturally inclusive best practices and provider training
  • Oversee assessment of provider-network cultural diversity, identify resources and gaps, and develop credentialing and network-development recommendations
  • Monitor and evaluate provider practices through KPIs and health equity dashboards
  • Oversee population-specific activities, cultural treatment teams, and community support systems
  • Oversee the outcomes-based Cultural Competency Plan aligned with CLAS standards and national and regional priorities
  • Incorporate data-driven assessments and strategies for continual monitoring and improvement of culturally competent performance
  • Manage outreach budget for Cultural Competency programs and sponsorships
  • Perform other duties as assigned
  • Comply with all policies and standards

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Must reside in Indiana or be willing to relocate to Indiana
  • Bachelor's Degree Nursing, other related field or equivalent experience required
  • 7+ years of quality management, quality improvement or healthcare operations experience required
  • Certain states may require a formal certification in quality improvement, risk management, or another parallel field
  • Current state’s RN license preferred
  • Certified Professional in Health Care Quality preferred
  • Master's Degree preferred
  • Ability to lead and collaborate on NCQA Accreditation and/or HEDIS performance
  • Knowledge of Medicare STARS, including HEDIS, CAHPS, and HOS
  • Knowledge of cultural competency, CLAS standards, health equity, and provider network assessment

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Competitive pay
  • Health insurance
  • 401K plan
  • Stock purchase plans
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Paid time off plus holidays
  • Flexible approach to work with remote, hybrid, field or office work schedules
  • Additional forms of incentives may be included in total compensation
  • Equal opportunity employer committed to diversity