Manager, Population Health and Quality Performance

Delta Dental of Michigan

. Manage the development, implementation, and evaluation of population health and quality strategies .

Posted 10/8/2026full-timeOkemos • Michigan • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in population health management, preventive healthcare, and community outreach, with a strong ability to analyze data and develop actionable strategies. Proven leadership in managing care coordination and quality performance initiatives while fostering stakeholder engagement and collaboration.

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Population Health ManagementData Analysis and InterpretationLeadership ExperienceProject ManagementCommunity Outreach Principles

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Hard Skills

Data AnalysisQuality Program ManagementOutreach Strategy DevelopmentPreventive HealthcareCare CoordinationPerformance ManagementHealth Equity KnowledgeOral Health EducationHealthcare Delivery Systems KnowledgeProcedure Coding

Soft Skills

Presentation SkillsRelationship BuildingStakeholder EngagementCollaborationOrganizational Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

CPHQHCQM

Industry Keywords

Public HealthDental HygieneCommunity HealthMedicaidMedicareHealth PromotionQuality MeasuresOutreach PoliciesHealth DisparitiesPreventive Service Utilization

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage the development, implementation, and evaluation of population health and quality strategies
Improve access to care, preventive service utilization, health equity, and oral health outcomes for underserved and at-risk populations
Analyze quality and utilization data to identify trends, disparities, performance gaps, and target populations
Develop and execute outreach plans for Medicaid, Medicare, and other government-sponsored populations
Oversee care coordination and quality performance staff, including hiring, coaching, performance management, professional development, and workload prioritization
Provide subject matter expertise on population health, oral health education, community engagement, care coordination, preventive health initiatives, and quality measures
Develop, implement, and monitor outreach policies, procedures, standards, and best practices
Manage budgets, resources, contracts, and outreach program activities
Oversee educational materials, presentations, and health promotion campaigns
Collaborate with the data analysis team to define and monitor program metrics, evaluate performance, develop reports and recommendations, and identify continuous improvement opportunities
Perform other related assigned duties as necessary

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in dental hygiene, public health, health education, health administration, or a related field
Three years of experience in dental hygiene, public health, population health, outreach, care coordination, community health, or related healthcare programs
Experience working with clinical quality programs and initiatives
Two years of leadership experience
Strong knowledge of population health management, preventive healthcare, health equity, and community outreach principles
Ability to analyze and interpret data to develop actionable outreach strategies
Strong presentation, facilitation, and public speaking skills
Strong relationship-building and stakeholder engagement abilities
Ability to collaborate effectively across departments and with external partners
Strong project management and organizational skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and achieve results in a team-oriented environment
A quality professional certification, such as CPHQ or HCQM, is preferred
Knowledge of dental terminology, dental benefits, procedure coding, and healthcare delivery systems is preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal employment and advancement opportunity
Hybrid work arrangement (in-office and remote)