Full-Time

Medicare Program Manager III

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Centene

Centene

10,001+ employees

Provides health insurance and services

Compensation Overview

$86k - $154.7k/yr

+ Incentives

Senior

Texas, USA + 4 more

More locations: Florida, USA | Arizona, USA | North Carolina, USA | Missouri, USA

Category
Project Management
Business & Strategy
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, related field, or equivalent experience
  • 5+ years project implementation, product or program management experience
  • Managed care or prescription benefit management experience preferred
  • Experience with bid filing strongly preferred
Responsibilities
  • Promote increased Medicare Supplemental Benefit efficiency, service levels, and value
  • Own Product Development for multiple Medicare Supplemental Benefits
  • Develop and lead strategies, including financial strategies, member materials, benefit filing and contracting
  • Identify opportunities to increase efficiency, improve service levels and ensure regulatory compliance through enhanced operations
  • Develop strategies to realize improvement opportunities and ensure organizational prioritization and resource alignment
  • Manage multiple benefit packages through full product life cycle process including requirements gathering, creation of RFIs, RFPs, vendor assessments, benefit analysis, plans and schedules, obtaining and managing resources, managing budget, and facilitating project strategy execution, deployment and closure
  • Utilize corporate and industry standard project management tools and techniques to effectively manage benefit packages
  • Maintain detailed project documentation as needed including action items, issues lists and risk mitigation plans
  • Provide leadership and effectively communicate status and proposals to all stakeholders, including executive summaries and presentations
  • Negotiate with project stakeholders to identify and secure resources, resolve issues, and mitigate risks
  • Lead meetings with various functional areas and vendors to meet overall stakeholder expectations and company’s objectives
  • Provide functional and technical knowledge regarding overall program requirements and operations
Desired Qualifications
  • Master’s degree preferred
  • Managed care or prescription benefit management experience preferred
  • Experience with bid filing strongly preferred

Centene Corporation operates in the healthcare industry, focusing on improving the health of individuals, especially those who are underinsured or uninsured. The company provides a variety of health insurance products and services, including medical, dental, vision, and behavioral health care, primarily through local brands tailored to meet the specific needs of different communities. Centene generates revenue by collecting premiums from its members, which amounted to $140.1 billion in 2023, while serving 27.5 million members. What sets Centene apart from its competitors is its localized approach, allowing it to effectively address the unique health needs of the populations it serves. The company's goal is to enhance health outcomes while managing costs, and it is also committed to corporate sustainability and promoting employee well-being.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Saint-Louis, Senegal

Founded

1984

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Expansion of telehealth services aligns with Centene's cost-effective healthcare mission.
  • AI integration in claims processing enhances efficiency and reduces fraud for Centene.
  • Value-based care models offer Centene opportunities to improve outcomes and control costs.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition in the Health Insurance Marketplace may erode Centene's market share.
  • Rising pharmaceutical costs could impact Centene's ability to offer cost-effective services.
  • Potential changes in Medicaid funding could affect Centene's revenue streams.

What makes Centene unique

  • Centene focuses on underinsured and uninsured populations, offering tailored healthcare solutions.
  • The company uses a localized approach to meet specific community healthcare needs.
  • Centene integrates social determinants of health into its healthcare services.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Paid Vacation

Hybrid Work Options

Flexible Work Hours

Company News

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PR Newswire
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Fidelis Care Awards $149,000 In Behavioral Health Grants To Providers And Organizations Across New York State

Grants of $10,000 to $20,000 aim to improve behavioral health outcomes, especially in underserved communitiesLONG ISLAND CITY, N.Y., May 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- In observance of Mental Health Awareness Month, Fidelis Care, a statewide health plan with more than 2.4 million members and a Centene Corporation company, has awarded $149,000 in behavioral health grants to nine healthcare providers and community organizations across New York State. The grants – ranging from $10,000 to $20,000 – are intended to enhance the integration of behavioral health and primary care through innovative strategies. These efforts aim to bridge care gaps for vulnerable populations by promoting comprehensive support.The 2025 Fidelis Care behavioral health grant recipients are:"The Fidelis Care behavioral health grant program fosters stronger ties with providers and community-based social need service organizations to get people the help they need to live fulfilled lives," said Fidelis Care Vice President and Medical Director Dr. Camille Pearte. "It is fitting that we announce these grants in observance of Mental Health Awareness Month. Fidelis Care is taking meaningful steps to support underserved communities by focusing on and enhancing care coordination for people with mental and behavioral health diagnoses."The Center for Comprehensive Health Practice (CCHP) delivers integrated, multidisciplinary, culturally responsive, and family-centered care to more than 2,200 individuals in New York City's most underserved communities

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Apr 10th, 2025
Health Net and Centene Foundation Invest More than $9 Million in Initiatives to Expand and Strengthen California's Physician Workforce

Health Net and the Centene Foundation also awarded a $5.5 million grant to the Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science to provide full-tuition scholarships, financial support for medical residents and other resources to recruit and retain future doctors.