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Population Health Supervisor
Santa Barbara, CA
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Reports to: Population Health Manager

Classification: Exempt



THE OPPORTUNITY:


Our client is seeking a Population Health Supervisor to lead a high-impact team focused on improving health outcomes, advancing health equity, and driving quality improvement initiatives across the organization.

This individual will oversee daily team operations, guide program strategy, ensure regulatory and accreditation alignment, and partner cross-functionally with internal leaders, providers, and community organizations.

This is an ideal opportunity for a mission-driven healthcare leader who enjoys developing people, building programs, and turning strategy into measurable results.



KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:


Team Leadership and Operations:

Supervise, mentor, and support the Population Health team

Manage workflow, productivity, and time-off requests

Partner with leadership on performance reviews and coaching

Coordinate staff assignments and coverage to meet program goals


Program Strategy and Execution:

Lead the development, implementation, and monitoring of population health programs

Oversee quality improvement and health equity initiatives

Manage Performance Improvement Projects (PIPs) and improvement cycles

Ensure completion and submission of required regulatory documentation

Oversee the Value-Based Pay-for-Performance (Quality Care Incentive) program

Identify opportunities for process and operational improvement


Training and Collaboration:

Develop and facilitate training for internal teams and provider partners

Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to implement programs

Participate in audits, committees, and cross-functional workgroups



Compliance and Accreditation:

Support NCQA, state, and federal regulatory requirements

Maintain Population Health Management strategy and program documentation



WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE:


Population health programs are executed on time and meet regulatory standards

Team operates with clear goals, strong engagement, and accountability

Quality and value-based program performance improves year over year

Strong provider and internal stakeholder partnerships are established

Health equity initiatives show measurable progress



QUALIFICATIONS:


Required:

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field

Five or more years of experience in population health or quality improvement

At least one year in a lead, supervisory, or project leadership role

Knowledge of Medi-Cal or Medicaid managed care quality and population health programs

Experience with HEDIS and NCQA standards

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills

Ability to lead in a cross-functional, fast-paced regulatory environment


Preferred:

Graduate degree such as MPH or MBA

Experience with Medicare or D-SNP programs

Experience partnering with community-based organizations

Bilingual in Spanish

Experience with EMR, care management, or health plan analytics platforms



TECHNICAL SKILLS:

Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook



COMPENSATION:

$97,534 – $141,424 base salary



WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Hybrid role with the ability to attend in-person meetings as needed



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