Population Health and Manager of Post Acute Care Program Lead
BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina | |
life insurance, paid time off, 401(k)
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United States, South Carolina | |
May 11, 2026 | |
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Internal Reference Number: R1050613
Summary We are currently hiring for a Population Health and Manager of Post Acute Care Program Lead to join BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina. In this role as a Population Health and Manager of Post Acute Care Program Lead , you will be responsible for the development and management of various health management programs to include Case Management, Disease Management, Utilization Management, Behavioral Health, and Healthcare Development, you will assess impact of programs which may include: performs cost-benefit/feasibility analyses, performs market research assessing corporate competitiveness, and provide strategic direction for reporting, including design, analysis, and validation of outcomes and ROI. The Population Health and Post Acute Care Program Lead plays a critical role in managing members transitioning from acute hospital care into long term or post-acute care settings. On a daily basis, the role involves coordinating with 100 or more individuals, including care facilities, healthcare providers, members, and family members, to ensure safe, effective, and efficient care transitions. Members in this population typically do not return directly home after discharge, requiring close oversight of placement decisions and ongoing care. This position is highly cost containment focused, as both the choice of post-acute facility and the length of stay directly affect healthcare spend. The Program Lead monitors utilization closely, ensuring members receive appropriate care in the most cost-effective setting while avoiding unnecessary days in high-cost facilities. The role includes coordinating and documenting extensions of care, developing medical and operational justifications, and arranging safe transitions back home when clinically appropriate. Equally important is the management of care quality. The Program Lead evaluates member outcomes, documents complications and complaints, and assesses the efficiency of care provided across facilities. This includes analyzing whether similar outcomes are achieved in shorter versus longer stays and identifying opportunities for improvement. Strong analytical and data skills are essential. The role requires building, monitoring, and interpreting dashboards, identifying core measures, applying benchmarks, and holding facilities and partners accountable for performance. Ideal candidates bring excellent communication skills, strong analytical ability, an understanding of utilization benchmarks, and at least two years of case management experience, thriving in a fast paced, data driven healthcare environment. Description Location This position is full-time (40 hours/week) Monday-Friday from 8:30am-5:00pm EST and will be remote. Our ideal candidate must reside within reasonable proximity to Columbia, SC as they will be required to report onsite occasionally for trainings, meetings, or other business needs. What You'll Do:
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Our Comprehensive Benefits Package Includes the Following: We offer our employees great benefits and rewards. You will be eligible to participate in the benefits for the first of the month following 28 days of employment.
What We Can Do for You: We understand the value of a diverse and inclusive workplace and strive to be an employer where employees across all spectrums have the opportunity to develop their skills, advance their careers and contribute their unique abilities to the growth of our company. What To Expect Next: After submitting your application, our recruiting team members will review your resume to ensure you meet the qualifications. This may include a brief telephone interview or email communication with our recruiter to verify resume specifics and salary requirements. Management will conduct interviews with those candidates who qualify, with prioritization given to those candidates who demonstrate the preferred qualifications. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina and our subsidiary companies maintain a continuing policy of nondiscrimination in employment to promote employment opportunities for persons regardless of age, race, color, national origin, sex, religion, veteran status, disability, weight, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any other legally protected status. Additionally, as a federal contractor, the company maintains affirmative action programs to promote employment opportunities for individuals with disabilitiesand protected veterans. It is our policy to provide equal opportunities in all phases of the employment process and to comply with applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations. We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities, pregnant individuals, individuals with pregnancy-related conditions, and individuals needing accommodations for sincerely held religious beliefs, provided that those accommodations do not impose an undue hardship on the Company. If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please email mycareer.help@bcbssc.comor call 800-288-2227, ext. 47480 with the nature of your request. We will make a determination regarding your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis. We participate in E-Verify and comply with the Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Here's moreinformation. Some states have required notifications. Here's more information. | |
life insurance, paid time off, 401(k)
May 11, 2026