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As part of the bold vision to deliver the “Next Generation” of managed care in Ohio Medicaid, OhioRISE will help struggling children and their families by focusing on the individual with strong coordination and partnership among MCOs, vendors, and ODM to support specialization in addressing critical needs. The OhioRISE Program is designed to provide comprehensive and highly coordinated behavioral health services for children with serious/complex behavioral health needs involved in, or at risk for involvement in, multiple child-serving systems.
The Population Health Specialist (PHS) leads initiatives to advance health outcomes and reduce disparities for the OhioRISE population. This role applies quality improvement science to lead efforts improving health outcomes for OhioRISE members by identifying disparities and implementing targeted interventions. The PHS analyzes population health data to uncover trends, gaps in care, and opportunities for system-level improvement. Designs and executes quality improvement projects to address identified needs by collaborating with diverse stakeholders, including internal care coordination teams, hospital systems, the Ohio Department of Medicaid, Case Western Center of Excellence, and Care Management Entities. Monitors, evaluates, and reports on the effectiveness of population health interventions to ensure measurable impact. Serves as a quality improvement methodology subject matter expert within the OhioRISE program.
This is a full time telework position with occasional travel required (within Ohio) as determined by business need - residing in Ohio is strongly preferred.
Primary Responsibilities:
Collaborate with the Ohio Department of Medicaid, Case Western Center of Excellence, Care Management Entities, internal teams and other key stakeholders, including Medicaid managed care plans, community organizations, members/families, and healthcare providers, to develop and implement population health strategies and interventions.
Minimum 3 years experience in health care or public health with a preferred focus on quality improvement, population health, care management, social work, or behavioral health.
At least 1 year experience in population health or quality improvement role.
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in public health, health administration, social work, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
Anticipated Weekly Hours
40
Time Type
Full time
Pay Range
The typical pay range for this role is:
$46,988.00 - $102,000.00
This 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. This position is eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission or short-term incentive program in addition to the base pay range listed above.
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 people
We take pride in offering a comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits that reflects our commitment to our colleagues and their families.
This full‑time position is eligible for a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the physical, emotional, and financial well‑being of colleagues and their families. The benefits for this position include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, retirement savings options, wellness programs, and other resources, based on eligibility.
Additional details about available benefits are provided during the application process and on Benefits Moments.
We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 07/31/2026
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.
