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Manager, Operations (Behavioral Health Utilization Management Intake Team)

Blue Shield of California

Sunset Beach, CA
15 days ago

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Job Description

Join Blue Shield of California as a Manager for the Behavioral Health Utilization Management Intake Team, where you'll oversee operations, ensure regulatory compliance, and foster a collaborative team environment. Lead efforts in process improvement while guiding and mentoring staff to achieve operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

  • Oversee day-to-day operations of the BH UM Intake team
  • Plan and manage costs and methods for the team
  • Communicate mission, vision, goals, and expectations to team members
  • Direct activities of the department through supervisors/team leads
  • Ensure regulatory compliance with offshore management
  • Establish operational objectives and participate in group objectives
  • Oversee caseload management and regulatory adherence
  • 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 prior relevant experience
  • 3 years of management experience as a team leader, supervisor, or project/program manager
  • Understanding of basic management approaches
  • Functional expertise within the area of responsibility
  • Advanced knowledge of job area
  • 3 years of experience in a Call Center environment
  • Strong critical thinking skills
  • Ability to work independently
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills