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Telligen

Quality Improvement Manager

Telligen

. Manage day-to-day operations of multiple and diverse health management lines of service and/or contracts/programs .

Posted 11/4/2026full-timeWest Des Moines • Iowa • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in managing health management operations, ensuring compliance with contract deliverables, and leading strategic planning initiatives. Proficient in medical coding, utilization management, and stakeholder relationship management.

Highest-signal resume keywords
RN LicenseMedical CodingUtilization ManagementProject ManagementStakeholder Relationship Management

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Hard Skills
Claims ManagementBillingPrior AuthorizationICD-10 CodingCMS ComplianceBudget MonitoringProcess ImprovementQuality ImprovementMedical Necessity ReviewsURAC Accreditation
Soft Skills
LeadershipCoachingConflict ManagementStrategic PlanningTeam Guidance
Industry Keywords
Health ManagementContract ManagementNCQA AccreditationStakeholder EngagementFast-Paced Environment

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Manage day-to-day operations of multiple and diverse health management lines of service and/or contracts/programs
  • Lead strategic planning, implementation, evaluation, and ongoing management to meet contract deliverables, program requirements, and evaluation metrics within budget
  • Facilitate analysis and action plans when deliverables or requirements are at risk
  • Develop and maintain stakeholder relationships
  • Provide technical assistance, issue research, and resolution
  • Develop and implement continual process improvement methods
  • Facilitate national programs/projects as assigned
  • Ensure timely, satisfactory, and compliant operations within budget
  • Participate in sales, business development, and proposal activities
  • Monitor budgets and financials for assigned contracts
  • Coach, guide, and direct team members
  • Provide resources and support to meet departmental, company, and contract/program goals
  • Represent the company and present at meetings and conferences
  • Work externally with providers or clients as assigned
  • Recommend improvements and efficiencies to management
  • Support knowledge, skill development, and certifications related to quality improvement activities
  • Stay current with industry trends and changes
  • Supervise program staff and provide technical guidance and training

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Four-year degree in nursing with a current Iowa RN license or the ability to become licensed in Iowa
  • 5 years of experience in medical coding and utilization management, including claims, billing, prior authorization, and appeals
  • 3–5 years of experience managing projects and professional staff
  • Experience working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
  • Experience with URAC and NCQA health plan accreditation specific to utilization management
  • Experience with claims post-pay medical necessity reviews
  • Experience reviewing medical codes for coverage determination, medical policy, utilization management, evidence-based coverage determinations, and code update implementations including ICD-10 and CMS
  • Knowledge of leadership principles, strategic planning, implementation and evaluation, leading change, coaching, guiding and training, and conflict management
  • Knowledge of financial principles including budgeting
  • Building and maintaining stakeholder relationships
  • Specific contracts may require U.S. Citizenship

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • General benefits and other compensation are available in Telligen's Benefits Summary
  • 100% employee-owned company with employees sharing in company success
  • Equal Opportunity Employer
  • Reasonable accommodations during the employment process