Medica · 17 hours ago
Sr Director Quality Operations & Improvement
Medica is a nonprofit health plan serving communities in multiple states, dedicated to providing personalized health care experiences. The Sr. Director of Quality Operations & Improvement will lead strategic initiatives and operational oversight for quality functions, ensuring alignment across various lines of business while optimizing resources and advancing technology capabilities.
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Responsibilities
Partner with the VP of Enterprise Quality & Stars to develop and execute multi-year strategies for quality, compliance, and member experience
Collaborate with the Population Health and Quality Medical Director to integrate clinical governance into quality improvement and wellness initiatives
Align strategies across all lines of business to ensure consistency and scalability
Build and mentor high-performing teams; create career development pathways for directors and staff
Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
Implement succession planning and leadership development programs within the division
Partner with IT and Analytics to advance technology platforms for credentialing, accreditation, and quality measurement
Champion automation and digital tools to improve operational efficiency and data integrity
Ensure integration of predictive analytics and real-time dashboards for decision-making
Oversee Quality Operations (credentialing, accreditation, Model of Care compliance), Quality Improvement (population health, health equity, Medicaid programs), and Wellness & Health Promotion
Streamline workflows to reduce duplication and improve efficiency across compliance and improvement functions. Ensure consistent application of evidence-based standards and regulatory requirements across all lines of business
Collaborate with Medicare, Medicaid, Commercial, and IFB segments to align quality strategies with product goals
Serve as a liaison to provider networks, pharmacy, and risk adjustment teams for integrated quality interventions. Represent Enterprise Quality & Stars in enterprise governance forums and strategic planning sessions
Establish KPIs for compliance, health equity, and wellness engagement; report progress to executive leadership. Use data-driven insights to forecast performance and inform interventions
Ensure readiness for audits and accreditation reviews with zero critical findings
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in healthcare administration, public health, or equivalent experience in related field
10 years of experience beyond degree in healthcare quality leadership, with experience in accreditation, compliance, and population health
Proven ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams and manage complex portfolios
Strong knowledge of NCQA, CMS, and state regulatory requirements
Expertise in strategic planning, resource optimization, and performance analytics
Preferred
Master's degree preferred
Benefits
Competitive medical
Dental
Vision
PTO
Holidays
Paid volunteer time off
401K contributions
Caregiver services
Company
Medica
Medica is a company that provides health coverage to meet customers needs for health plan.
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