Manager Disease Management & Wellness Programs

Topeka, Kansas

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7 days ago

Job Description

Are you ready to make a difference? Choose to work for one of the most trusted companies in Kansas.

Why Join Us?

Make a Positive Impact: Your work will directly contribute to the health and well-being of Kansans.
FamilyComes First: Total rewards package that promotes the idea of family first for all employees. Paid vacation and sick leave with paid maternity and paternity available immediately upon hire
Professional Growth Opportunities: Advance your career with ongoing training and development programs.
Dynamic Work Environment: Collaborate with a team of passionate and driven individuals in a work environment that promotes flexibility.
Trust and Stability: Work for one of the most trusted companies in Kansas with over 80 years of commitment, compassion and community.
Inclusive Work Environment: We pride ourselves on fostering a workplace where everyone is valued and respected.

Benefits & Perks

Base compensation is only one component of your competitive Total Rewards package

- Incentive pay program (EPIP)

- Health/Vision/Dental insurance

- 6 weeks paid parental leave for new mothers and fathers

- Fertility/Adoption assistance

- 2 weeks paid caregiver leave

- 401(k) plan matching up to 5%

- Tuition reimbursement

- Health & fitness benefits, discounts and resources

Job Summary

Under the direction of the Director Care Management Programs, the Manager Disease Management and Wellness Programs is responsible for the design, implementation, and oversight of Disease Management and Wellness programs that promote member health, improve quality of life, and reduce healthcare costs for all lines of business. The role ensures programs meet the needs of members, providers, employer groups, and national accounts such as the Federal Employee Program (FEP). The Manager oversees a variety of health interventions including digital tools, outreach campaigns, telephonic support, and community-based initiatives. The role manages daily operations, program evaluation, and quality improvement activities, including URAC accreditation, and HEDIS measures.

"This position is eligible to work hybrid or onsite in accordance with our Telecommuting Policy. Applicants must reside in Kansas or Missouri or be willing to relocate as a condition of employment."

What you'll do

Manage staff and team operations, including hiring, performance management, policy enforcement, disciplinary action, termination processes, compliance, team development, and maintaining accurate documentation.

Lead the design, implementation, and evaluation of disease management, wellness, preventive care, and chronic condition programs aligned with corporate goals and quality/accreditation standards (e.g., HEDIS, URAC, STARS).
Analyze health risk, claims, and program data to guide population health strategies, prioritize initiatives, and inform program development and continuous improvement.
Develop, validate, and monitor performance metrics, outcomes, and ROI; prepare and present reports to internal committees and external stakeholders (e.g., employer groups, national accounts such as FEP).
Oversee department data systems and platforms, including vendor-supported tools, reporting capabilities, and IT project prioritization.
Manage vendor relationships and contracts, including pricing, compliance, and performance guarantees; support accreditation readiness and re-accreditation activities.
Coach, develop, and train a multidisciplinary team to execute program operations effectively, including outreach and engagement strategies.
Escalate and resolve operational and interpersonal issues within the staff hierarchy and between clinical and non-clinical staff.
Collaborate with providers, employer groups, community-based organizations, and internal teams; support RFP/RFI processes and represent the organization on external committees as assigned.
Create and manage annual departmental plans and budgets (~$2M); ensure compliance with applicable laws/regulations, internal policies, HIPAA, safety standards, and information security requirements.

What you need

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Knowledge of applicable state and federal guidelines and requirements impacting health programs, including Kansas Insurance Department incentive guidelines an

Numbers & Facts

Location

Topeka, Kansas

Skills

Accreditation Standardsunmatched
Budget Managementunmatched
Campaignsunmatched
Coachingunmatched
Community Supportunmatched
Continuous Improvementunmatched
Cost Controlunmatched
Cross-Functionalunmatched
Dental Insuranceunmatched
Disciplinary Actionunmatched
Disease Prevention and Controlunmatched
Documentationunmatched
Establish Prioritiesunmatched
Fitnessunmatched
HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act)unmatched
Healthcareunmatched
Healthcare Effectiveness Data and Information Set (HEDIS)unmatched
Incentive Programsunmatched
Information/Data Security (InfoSec)unmatched
Insuranceunmatched
Interpersonal Skillsunmatched
Maintain Complianceunmatched
National Salesunmatched
Operationsunmatched
Operations Managementunmatched
People Managementunmatched
Performance Analysisunmatched
Performance Managementunmatched
Performance Metricsunmatched
Preventive Medicineunmatched
Pricingunmatched
Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
Program Evaluationunmatched
Quality Managementunmatched
Quality of Lifeunmatched
Regulationsunmatched
Regulatory Complianceunmatched
Reporting Skillsunmatched
Request for Proposals (RFP)unmatched
Return on Investment (ROI)unmatched
Risk Analysisunmatched
Safety Standardsunmatched
Supplier Relationship Management (SRM)unmatched
Team Buildingunmatched
Team Lead/Managerunmatched
Team Playerunmatched
Training Programunmatched
Training/Teachingunmatched
Tuition Reimbursementunmatched
Utilization Review Accreditation Commission (URAC)unmatched
Vendor/Supplier Relationsunmatched
Vision Planunmatched

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