Medica
Medica is a nonprofit health plan with more than a million members that serves communities in Minnesota, Nebraska, Wisconsin, Missouri, and beyond. We deliver personalized health care experiences and partner closely with providers to ensure members are genuinely cared for. We are a team that owns our work with accountability, makes data-driven decisions, embraces continuous learning, and celebrates collaboration—because success is a team sport.
Medica’s Special Needs Plan (SNP) Program Manager is responsible for providing a high level of program management and product-specific expertise to ensure program and product performance, quality, regulatory adherence, and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) audit readiness. The Program Manager carefully monitors performance and compliance with CMS regulatory requirements and Medica’s approved Models of Care (MOCs); leads projects for implementation of program enhancements and changes based on regulatory updates; performs other duties as assigned.
Key Accountabilities
Ongoing monitoring and oversight of SNP MOC implementation, including performance evaluation based on key performance metrics.
Develop and conduct training for internal teams, external delegates, and providers participating in Medica’s SNPs.
Maintain and submit Medica’s SNP MOCs.
Prepare for and coordinate responses to audit requests.
Analyze and translate regulatory and accreditation requirements into operational processes and monitor implementation and ongoing operational compliance.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
5+ years of related experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with Government Programs (Medicare, Medicaid, SNP).
Experience in member/patient care coordination.
Ability to interpret and operationalize regulatory or accreditation requirements.
Strong program and project management background.
Experience developing training resources and delivering presentations.
Experience working with external regulators and managing audit requests.
Clinical experience as an RN, LPN, or social worker (LSW or equivalent) preferred but not required.
Ability to work independently and make decisions with minimal supervision.
Detail-oriented and solution-focused with advanced project management skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to synthesize information and recommend actions.
Excellent collaboration and influencing skills to drive contributions from non-direct reports.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills for internal and external stakeholders.
Experience with regulatory reporting.
This position is an office role, with an employee required to work onsite on average 3 days per week. We are open to candidates located near Minnetonka, MN or Madison, WI.
The full salary grade for this position is $87,100 – $149,300. While the full salary grade is provided, the typical hiring salary range for this role is expected to be between $87,100 and $124,400. Annual salary placement will depend on a variety of factors including education, work experience, certifications, the position’s scope and responsibility, internal pay equity and external market salary data.
In addition to compensation, Medica offers a generous total rewards package that includes competitive medical, dental, vision, PTO, holidays, paid volunteer time off, 401(k) contributions, caregiver services and many other benefits to support our employees.
Eligibility to work in the US:
Medica does not offer work visa sponsorship for this role. All candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application. Employment is contingent on verification of identity and eligibility to work in the United States.
We are an Equal Opportunity employer, where all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment indiscriminate of race, religion, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic.
Seniority level Mid-Senior level
Employment type Full-time
Job function Project Management and Information Technology
Industries Insurance
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Medica’s Special Needs Plan (SNP) Program Manager is responsible for providing a high level of program management and product-specific expertise to ensure program and product performance, quality, regulatory adherence, and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) audit readiness. The Program Manager carefully monitors performance and compliance with CMS regulatory requirements and Medica’s approved Models of Care (MOCs); leads projects for implementation of program enhancements and changes based on regulatory updates; performs other duties as assigned.
Key Accountabilities
Ongoing monitoring and oversight of SNP MOC implementation, including performance evaluation based on key performance metrics.
Develop and conduct training for internal teams, external delegates, and providers participating in Medica’s SNPs.
Maintain and submit Medica’s SNP MOCs.
Prepare for and coordinate responses to audit requests.
Analyze and translate regulatory and accreditation requirements into operational processes and monitor implementation and ongoing operational compliance.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
5+ years of related experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with Government Programs (Medicare, Medicaid, SNP).
Experience in member/patient care coordination.
Ability to interpret and operationalize regulatory or accreditation requirements.
Strong program and project management background.
Experience developing training resources and delivering presentations.
Experience working with external regulators and managing audit requests.
Clinical experience as an RN, LPN, or social worker (LSW or equivalent) preferred but not required.
Ability to work independently and make decisions with minimal supervision.
Detail-oriented and solution-focused with advanced project management skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to synthesize information and recommend actions.
Excellent collaboration and influencing skills to drive contributions from non-direct reports.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills for internal and external stakeholders.
Experience with regulatory reporting.
This position is an office role, with an employee required to work onsite on average 3 days per week. We are open to candidates located near Minnetonka, MN or Madison, WI.
The full salary grade for this position is $87,100 – $149,300. While the full salary grade is provided, the typical hiring salary range for this role is expected to be between $87,100 and $124,400. Annual salary placement will depend on a variety of factors including education, work experience, certifications, the position’s scope and responsibility, internal pay equity and external market salary data.
In addition to compensation, Medica offers a generous total rewards package that includes competitive medical, dental, vision, PTO, holidays, paid volunteer time off, 401(k) contributions, caregiver services and many other benefits to support our employees.
Eligibility to work in the US:
Medica does not offer work visa sponsorship for this role. All candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application. Employment is contingent on verification of identity and eligibility to work in the United States.
We are an Equal Opportunity employer, where all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment indiscriminate of race, religion, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic.
Seniority level Mid-Senior level
Employment type Full-time
Job function Project Management and Information Technology
Industries Insurance
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