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Manager, Operations (Behavioral Health Utilization Management Specialty team)

Blue Shield of California

El Dorado Hills, CA
11 days ago

Job Description

Join Blue Shield of California as a Manager of Operations for the Behavioral Health Utilization Management team. In this pivotal role, you will oversee daily operations, drive performance, and ensure regulatory compliance while fostering a supportive work environment and leading your team towards success.

Key Responsibilities

  • Oversee day-to-day operations of the Behavioral Health Utilization Management Specialty team
  • Manage planning, cost management, and methods
  • Foster a positive work environment by communicating goals and expectations
  • Direct and control activities of department through subordinate supervisors
  • Establish operational objectives and participate in group objectives
  • Develop non-clinical processes to assist clinical team
  • Oversee caseload management and ensure regulatory compliance
  • Develop production standards and monitor staff productivity
  • Provide coaching and mentoring to non-clinical staff
  • Identify and drive process improvement opportunities

Required Qualifications

  • College degree or equivalent experience
  • Minimum 7 years of relevant experience
  • 3 years of management experience as a team leader, supervisor or project/program manager
  • Understanding of management approaches such as work scheduling and prioritizing
  • Functional expertise in the area of responsibility
  • 3 years of experience in a customer experience environment
  • 3 years of experience in a Call Center environment
  • Strong critical thinking skills
  • Ability to work independently
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills