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Program Manager, Consultant

Blue Shield of CA
San Diego, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/8/2026 CLOSED ON 4/24/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Program Manager, Consultant position at Blue Shield of CA?

Your Role

The Program Manager, Consultant, Quality Improvement is responsible for the development and execution of targeted, quality improvement initiatives in support of the Medi-Cal line of business, contributing to improved performance on various quality rating systems including, but not limited to, Healthcare Effectiveness Data Information Set (HEDIS), Managed Care Accountability Set (MCAS), Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems System (CAHPS), National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) Health Plan Ratings, Department of Managed Health Care (DMHC) Health Equity Quality Measure Set (HEQMS), and Medicaid Quality Rating System (QRS). This includes the design, development and management of provider group quality interventions, toolkits, clinic days and gathering analytic insights with the quality data. The Program Manager also has accountability for aligning quality improvement initiatives with other lines of business (Commercial, Medicare) and for ensuring that current and future QI programs align with long-term organizational strategies.

In a results-oriented environment, the Program Manager will execute quality improvement efforts, incentive strategies, and new improvement tactics to bring additional value to integrated health benefits. To do this, the Program Manager is expected to coordinate with internal, cross-functional matrix teams, as well as with clinical leadership and staff in provider organizations.

The Program Manager will be responsible for participating in project teams and working with external vendors, assigning and monitoring work of team members, and providing guidance and leadership to ensure timely execution of deliverables. This position may include limited accountability for managing budgets.

In partnership with the Medi-Cal team, the Program Manager will support in-person clinic days across San Diego County that are held at Community Based Organizations; this may include occasional evening and weekend commitments. The Program Manager will also be accountable for building strong, collaborative relationships with targeted provider organizations. The Program Manager is responsible for developing and managing communications about Blue Shield of California Promise Health Plan quality improvement initiatives through the development of RFI responses, Medi-Cal contracts, toolkits, and other ad hoc assignments. Additionally, this position organizes interdepartmental activities and has some operational responsibilities.

Our leadership model is about developing great leaders at all levels and creating opportunities for our people to grow - personally, professionally, and financially. We are looking for leaders that are energized by creative and critical thinking, building and sustaining high-performing teams, getting results the right way, and fostering continuous learning.

This role will be hybrid virtual, where this person will be required to go into the office and/or clinic's 5 days per month per business need. Clinic days are located in San Diego.

Your Knowledge and Experience

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.
  • Master's degree or clinical licenses preferred (RN, LVN).
  • At least 7 years of experience in related areas.
  • Minimum of 7 years of health plan experience.
  • 7 years' experience with quality improvement/process improvement/practice transformation techniques required.
  • At least 5 Years of Medicaid/Medi-Cal experience required.
  • 5 years of experience working with IPAs, medical groups, FQHCs, and/or providers required.
  • Previous project/program management experience required.
  • Knowledge of HEDIS and accrediting body requirements (e.g., NCQA) desired.
  • Proficiency with Cozeva application is highly desired.
  • Tableau for quality reporting is preferred.
  • Experience with review of medical records to identify service compliance and missed opportunities preferred.
  • Experience in the CA delegated model or with highly integrated clinical delivery systems preferred.

Hybrid Virtual Work

This role allows employees to work virtually full-time, however employees will be expected to come into the office based on business need.


External hires must pass a background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with arrest records and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with Federal, State and local laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disability status and any other classification protected by Federal, State and local laws.

 

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