Associate Director, Process Improvement

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Must reside in Ohio, Kentucky, or a bordering state within driving distance of Louisville, KY.Full-TimeManager
Salary126,300 - 173,700 USD per year
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Job Details

Experience
Minimum of 3 years of experience in process improvement, operations, or technical program support; 3 years of leadership experience.
Required Skills
Project ManagementData AnalysisOperations ManagementProcess improvement

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree required.
  • Minimum of 3 years of experience in process improvement, operations, or technical program support, preferably within a healthcare environment.
  • At least 3 years of leadership experience with direct team management responsibilities.
  • Experience supporting care management, utilization management, or clinical operations teams.
  • Demonstrated ability to establish strategic direction, prioritize initiatives, and lead execution of complex operational programs.
  • Knowledge of Medicaid, managed care, or healthcare operations environments.
  • Familiarity with regulatory and accreditation standards such as CMS and NCQA preferred.
  • Valid driver’s license and ability to travel occasionally for meetings and trainings required.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the strategic planning and execution of process improvement initiatives supporting clinical health services, care management, and utilization management operations.
  • Serve as a key liaison between Clinical Health Services, IT, and Operations to align workflows, systems, and operational priorities.
  • Guide teams in prioritizing initiatives, defining execution plans, and delivering complex cross-functional projects.
  • Identify, analyze, and resolve operational, clinical, and technical challenges impacting workflow efficiency and organizational performance.
  • Oversee and support a team of professionals by providing direction, coaching, accountability, and performance management.
  • Drive end-to-end process mapping, redesign, and standardization initiatives to improve consistency, scalability, and compliance.
  • Ensure processes align with regulatory, accreditation, and contractual requirements including CMS and NCQA standards.
  • Utilize data analysis and performance metrics to identify improvement opportunities and drive measurable operational outcomes.
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