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Position Summary
Aetna Better Health is Aetna’s Medicaid managed care plan. Backed by over 30 years of experience managing the care of those with a broad array of health care needs, our Medicaid plans have demonstrated that getting the right help when you need it is essential to better health. That’s why Aetna® Medicaid plans include the guidance and support needed to connect our members with the right coverage, resources, and care. We are focused on enhancing quality and population health outcomes while integrating CVS assets to bring accessible healthcare to our members.
Aetna Better Health of Maryland is seeking an experience leader with vast operational knowledge of Medicaid for its state-wide managed Medicaid business in the role of Chief Operations Officer (COO). The COO role will be strategic and committed to developing colleagues as well as relentlessly pursuing change that is best for the organization and its customers. The COO role will collaborate with the CEO to develop the strategic vision of the Health Plan, policies & procedures, and operational objectives including leading RFP readiness efforts. The COO will oversee high level strategic and operational activities of various plan functional areas which include traditional service operations (Claims, Provider Services, Information Technology, Grievance & Appeals and Member Services) as well as Medical Management (Quality, Network, Compliance, Health Equity, Medical Directors, Utilization Management, Vendor Management). These activities may include colleague productivity, building and maintaining a highly inclusive and diverse culture as well as ensuring team members thrive and organizational outcomes are met.
Major Responsibilities
The COO will oversee business operations performance and employee productivity, building and maintaining our highly inclusive and diverse culture, ensuring team members thrive, and organizational outcomes are met. Lead people, build/maintain relationships while driving talent and culture development.
Required Qualifications
The candidate will have a strong work ethic, be a self-starter, and be able to be highly productive in a dynamic, collaborative environment. This position offers broad exposure to all aspects of the company’s business, as well as significant interaction with all the business leaders. The candidate will be expected to have the following key attributes:
Specific State Qualifications/Requirements
Preferred Qualifications
Education
Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
Pay Range
The typical pay range for this role is:
$131,500.00 - $303,195.00This 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. This position is eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission or short-term incentive program in addition to the base pay range listed above. This position also includes an award target in the company’s equity award program.
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.
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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.
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.
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Aetna is about more than just doing a job. This is our opportunity to re-shape healthcare for America and across the globe. We are developing solutions to improve the quality and affordability of healthcare. What we do will benefit generations to come. Excellent benefits package, including 401k, tuition, licensure and certification reimbursement. We promote healthy & wellness lifestyles and offer specialty programs here at Aetna. We care about each other, our customers and our communities. We are inspired to make a difference, and we are committed to integrity and excellence. Together we will empower people to live healthier lives. Benefit eligibility may vary by position. Click here to review the benefits associated with this position. Aetna is an equal opportunity & affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of personal characteristics or status. We take affirmative action to recruit, select and develop women, people of color, veterans and individuals with disabilities. We are a company built on excellence. We have a culture that values growth, achievement and diversity and a workplace where your voice can be heard.