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Lead Director Population Health

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Lead Director Population Health

Union, NJ

At CVS Health, we're building a world of health around every consumer and surrounding ourselves with dedicated colleagues who are passionate about transforming health care.As the nation's leading health solutions company, we reach millions of Americans through our local presence, digital channels and more than 300,000 purpose-driven colleagues - caring for people where, when and how they choose in a way that is uniquely more connected, more convenient and more compassionate. And we do it all with heart, each and every day.Company: Oak Street HealthTitle: Population Health Lead Director, FieldCompany Description

The mission of Oak Street Health is to rebuild healthcare as it should be.We are a rapidly growing, innovative company of community-based healthcare centers delivering higher quality health and wellness care that improves outcomes, manages medical costs and provides an unmatched experience for adults on Medicare.The Oak Street model integrates outstanding clinical expertise, technology, and teamwork to deliver improved care quality and cost savings. These cost savings are then reinvested into care in our communities, creating a virtuous cycle of improving community health.We are a national organization serving over 100,000 patients and we are growing rapidly . We are a diverse team of care providers, service team members, technologists, community outreach experts, business professionals, and more -- all dedicated to our Oaky Values and motivated by our mission. We're looking forward to getting to know you!For more information, visit www.oakstreethealth.com .Role Description:

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At Oak Street, Population Health drives both our clinical and economic model and is focused on delivering high-quality, cost-effective care.The Population Health Director will be instrumental in designing and implementing key Population Health priorities. They will work on programs and interventions, targeted to the right patients, to improve quality and cost of care. They will be an effective cross team leader, working side by side with providers, care teams, operations team members, and Treehouse team members.Content areas for the Director will include, but not be limited to, transitions-in-care, pharmacy and medication adherence, HEDIS / Stars, accurate risk adjustment, preferred partner relationships, and patient engagement strategy. This will require building relationships with our clinicians, including primary care physicians, nurse practitioners, pharmacists, psychiatrists, registered nurses, licensed clinical social workers, and others.This is a fast-paced, high visibility role to ensure that we are driving innovation and improvement rapidly and consistently within an Oak Street division. This role will be aligned with a geographic division to rapidly drive results.This role will report directly to the Regional Vice President; with a dotted line to the central Population Health team.Core Responsibilities:
  • Own the execution and the ongoing refinement of Population Health programs in the local division
  • Work closely with functional leaders in the central office to assist with strategy and program design
  • Work side by side with regional leaders and Care Teams to ensure effective implementation of key Oak Street clinical and business priorities
  • Accountability to key population health metrics, including quality measures, utilization measures, and financial measures
  • Other duties, as assigned
What are we looking for?

We're looking for a motivated, experienced leader with:
  • 5+ years of applicable experience in healthcare / population health / working with healthcare providers; or other similar fields
  • Bachelor's degree required
  • Graduate degree preferred but not required (MBA, MPH)
  • Ability to build the trust and confidence of a wide range of stakeholders
  • Strong leadership and influencing skills
  • Incredible level of organization and detail orientation
  • Analytical and data savvy. Ability to develop business cases, ROI analysis, and financial analysis
  • Someone who connects the dots between teams - a proactive communicator who puts individual projects into broader organizational objectives
  • Expert in Excel, Google Apps, project management
  • Pleasantly persistent approach
  • Quick learner comfortable with a high level of ambiguity
  • US work authorization
  • Someone who embodies being "Oaky"
What does being "Oaky" look like?
  • Radiating positive energy
  • Assuming good intentions
  • Creating an unmatched patient experience
  • Driving clinical excellence
  • Taking ownership and delivering results
  • Being scrappy
Why Oak Street?Oak Street Health offers our coworkers the opportunity to be at the forefront of a revolution in healthcare, as well as:
  • Collaborative and energetic culture
  • Fast-paced and innovative environment
  • Competitive benefits including paid vacation and sick time, generous 401K match with immediate vesting, and health benefits
Oak Street Health is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and encourage all interested readers to apply to oakstreethealth.com/careers. Anticipated Weekly Hours
40Time Type
Full timePay Range

The typical pay range for this role is:$100,000.00 - $231,540.00This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography and other relevant factors.Our people fuel our future. Our teams reflect the customers, patients, members and communities we serve and we are committed to fostering a workplace where every colleague feels valued and that they belong.Great benefits for great peopleWe take pride in our comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits - investing in the physical, emotional and financial wellness of our colleagues and their families to help them be the healthiest they can be. In addition to our competitive wages, our great benefits include:
  • Affordable medical plan options, a 401(k) plan (including matching company contributions), and an employee stock purchase plan.
  • No-cost programs for all colleagues including wellness screenings, tobacco cessation and weight management programs, confidential counseling and financial coaching.
  • Benefit solutions that address the different needs and preferences of our colleagues including paid time off, flexible work schedules, family leave, dependent care resources, colleague assistance programs, tuition assistance, retiree medical access and many other benefits depending on eligibility.
For more information, visit https://jobs.cvshealth.com/us/en/benefitsWe anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 09/17/2025Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.

Client-provided location(s): Elizabeth, NJ, USA
Job ID: CVS-R0529736
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
  • Parental Benefits

    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program