Director Clinical Quality - UHC Community Plan of Virginia - Richmond - Full-time / Part-time

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Provides strategic leadership and direction for the quality improvement and management program(s) as a core service to Community & State Plans.  The Director works within highly matrixed relationships to lead and develop the overall quality strategy for the plan, insuring the quality program is proactive, continuously improving, applies to all product and programs within the state, and includes both quality management/regulatory adherence and quality improvement.  This position provides strategic insight and direction to the plan to align with a changing health care landscape as it applies to quality.  The plan director is an active contributor in RFP responses, taking lead on the quality portion.  This position develops and maintains strong relationships with state regulators, provides leadership input to expand and support provider engagement, and advocacy at the state level.   This position coordinates across multiple functional areas including but not limited to:  Clinical, Physician Engagement, Member Experience, Benefit Design/Product, Compliance, Network, Behavioral Services, and Pharmacy as needed to support the quality outcomes.   
 
Primary Responsibilities:

Oversees the development and implementation of plan quality program
Works to coordinate the work within the QMP Centers of Excellence for:  HEDIS Data Collection, Data Analytics and Reporting, Accreditation, Member Surveys, Regulatory Adherence, and Member Activation and Engagement.  Utilizing the expertise, standard process, and capabilities of these areas to enhance quality program performance of the plan
Partners to develop Quality Improvement plan playbook and quality targets
Oversees and directs as applicable quality improvement activities and interventions to close gaps in care and improve outcomes for identified critical quality measures
Ensures strong HEDIS performance
Collaborates across business segments to attain or maintain the Plan’s compliance with accreditation standards and contractual requirements as they apply to quality
Develops and maintains positive relationships with State Agency stakeholders and State External Quality Review Organization within the scope of Quality Management and Improvement
Oversees and insures the creation, integration, maintenance, approval, and submission of the trilogy document, including but not limited to Quality Program Description, Work Plan, Evaluation, and Program Policies and Procedures
Oversees and insures the creation and submission of reports to meet state contractual requirements including Performance Improvement projects (PIPs)
Insures and oversees Health Plan Quality Management /committee structure and integrated quality oversight processes
Oversees and directs as applicable process improvement plans and corrective action plans for surveys, accreditations, EQROs, and state audits, within the scope of Quality Management and Improvement
Represents and gives input to the RFP process as it applies to quality
Interviews, hires, and supervises quality department staff
Develops, mentors, and coaches staff

Required Qualifications:

BS/BA in related field – advanced degree a plus
8-10 years of experience in leading an integrated and progressive quality organization, preferably within health care industry
8+ years of significant leadership and managerial experience
Relationship focused
8+ years of experience with demonstrated functional knowledge, process improvement initiatives and organizational behavior
Performance Driven
Excellent written and oral communication skills with internal and external partners and employees
Strong influencing and negotiation skills
Strong, independent decision maker and risk taker
Strong change management experience and demonstrated skills
Strong process and project management skills
Demonstrated staff development skills
Strong team building, collaboration and motivational skills
Results-oriented
Expert knowledge of the managed care/health insurance industry, products and services (preferred)
Comprehensive understanding of functional areas and the impact in performance and performance measurement of quality
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