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Manager, Operations (Behavioral Health Utilization Management Specialty team)

Blue Shield of California

Oakland, CA
11 days ago

Job Description

Join Blue Shield of California as a Manager of Operations in the Behavioral Health Utilization Management team. Lead daily operations, drive process improvements, and foster a positive workplace culture while ensuring compliance and performance excellence.

Key Responsibilities

  • Oversee day-to-day operations and performance oversight
  • Manage planning, cost management, and methods for the team
  • Foster a positive work environment and communicate objectives
  • Direct activities of department through subordinate supervisors
  • Establish operational objectives and participate in group objectives
  • Develop non-clinical processes for the clinical team
  • Oversee caseload management and adherence to requirements
  • 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 relevant experience
  • 3 years of management experience
  • Knowledge of management approaches
  • Functional expertise in the area of responsibility
  • 3 years of customer experience in a support environment
  • 3 years of Call Center experience
  • Strong critical thinking skills
  • Ability to work independently
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills