Plan Chief Operating Officer

Position Overview

Centene is transforming the health of our communities one person at a time. As an Executive on our team, you could be the one who changes everything for our 28 million members. Position Purpose: Oversee operations for multiple support functions, including configuration, claims support services, provider relations, call center and field operations. Location: Missouri. Salary: $259, $492,200.00 per year. Note: For Illinois plan only: Must reside in Illinois.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform duties as chief liaison between the business unit and Corporate policies & standards.
• Develop operational vision, objectives and policies and procedures to support the overall strategic plan for the business unit.
• Ensure cost effective, client-responsive programs are developed and maintained, identify improvement opportunities and oversee successful implementation of those changes throughout shared services.
• Identify operational efficiencies, meet regulatory and client expectations and develop a "best practice" approach for all operations.
• Responsible for achieving business unit financial targets and requirements based on service level, state, compliance and contractual agreements.
• Oversee new system and product implementations for assigned areas.
• Assess organizational strengths and weaknesses to recommend enhanced operating model.

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Healthcare Administration or related field required.
• Experience Required: 10+ years of operations, administration, and management experience in the health care or insurance industry required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Qualifications: Master's Degree preferred.

Benefits & Perks

• Benefits: Centene 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 work approach 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, and benefits may be subject to program eligibility.