You could be the one who changes everything for our 28 million members. Centene is transforming the health of our communities, one person at a time. As a diversified, national organization, you’ll have access to competitive benefits including a fresh perspective on workplace flexibility.NOTE: This position requires 50% travel within the state of Kansas with limited overnight travel. It will involve managing training projects related to the integration of waiver, LTSS, and Behavioral health /physical health Medicaid case management programs in Kansas. Preference will be given to applicants who (1) have training experience including managing multiple training related projects, (2) team communication skills, (3) understanding of Kansas Medicaid state system and providers, (4) and reside either in the state of Kansas or in a city close to the Kansas border.Position Purpose: Promote increased program efficiency, service levels, and value by capturing and monitoring performance, and then identifying opportunities for improvement and strategies to realize those opportunities. Plan, organize, monitor, oversee and lead multiple, concurrent resultant projects utilizing cross functional teams to deliver defined requirements and meet company strategic objectives.
Identify opportunities to increase efficiency, improve service levels and to ensure regulatory compliance through enhanced operations
Develop strategies to realize improvement opportunities, and ensure organizational prioritization and resource alignment
Manage multiple projects through full project life cycle process including requirements gathering, creation of project plans and schedules, obtaining and managing resources, managing budget, and facilitating project execution, deployment and closure
Utilize corporate and industry standard project management tools and techniques to effectively manage projects
Maintain detailed project documentation as needed including action items, issues lists and risk mitigation plans
Provide leadership and effectively communicate project status to all stakeholders, including executive summaries and presentations
Negotiate with project stakeholders to identify and secure resources, resolve issues, and mitigate risks
Lead cross-functional meetings with various functional areas to meet overall stakeholder expectations and company’s objectives
Provide functional and technical knowledge regarding overall program requirements and operations
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES FOR THIS POSITION:
Coordinate with corporate learning & development, the corporate Kansas trainer and departments within and outside PHCO to ensure all contract required trainings are completed.
Provide in-person and virtual trainings to internal and external partners related to community care coordination, providers and external vendors.
Provide internal and external trainings statewide including person centered thinking; lifecourse; motivational interviewing etc.
Coordinate with other certified trainers to complete trainings to ensure engagement across the state.
Education/Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, related field, or equivalent experience. Master’s degree preferred. 5+ years project implementation, product or program management experience. Managed care or prescription benefit management experience preferred.Additional Details: Business Unit: Sunflower Health Plan Department: MED-Case ManagementPay Range: $84,300.00 - $151,700.00 per yearCentene 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. Total compensation may also include additional forms of incentives.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.