Quality Improvement - Critical Incident

Become a part of our caring community Humana Illinois Market is seeking a Process Improvement Professional who analyzes and measures the effectiveness of existing business processes and develops sustainable, repeatable, and quantifiable business process improvements. The Process Improvement Professional will work with the oversight of the Critical Incidents reported. This oversight process was recognized as a best practice by the Illinois Association of Medicaid Health Plans in 2024 and was awarded their APEX award. Oversight requirements are varied and frequently require interpretation and independent determination of the appropriate courses of action. In this role, the professional must understand department, segment, and organizational strategy and operating objectives, including their linkages to related areas.. Job Description Position Responsibilities: Collaborate with the Care Coordinators assigned to the case to determine strategies to mitigate further risk to the member. Monitor Care Coordination activity and documentation regarding the Critical Incident. Collaborate with Leadership staff as needed regarding closure of Critical Incidents. Provide oversight for quarterly State audits of Critical incidents. Provide reporting to the Illinois Quality Improvement Committee on Critical Incidents and support Annual Quality report. Prepare monthly reports to the State regarding Critical Incidents. Provide training as needed for new hires and current staff on updates to CIs Perform audits focused on improving compliance and quality. Review new Critical Incident entries for appropriateness to be classified as a Critical Incident according to guidelines submitted by Illinois oversight agencies Development and review of internal quality metrics. Support process improvement initiatives. Assist in reviewing new Job Aids to support the team of Learning Design and Learning Facilitation staff. Review current Job Aids and Policies and Procedures as requested. Create and present education as requested by the Process Improvement Manager. Participates in root cause analysis research for audits. Makes decisions regarding own work methods, occasionally in ambiguous situations, and requires minimal direction and receives guidance where needed. Use your skills to make an impact Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree 2 years of experience related to process improvement, compliance measures, or auditing practices or 2 years of experience in Medicaid/Medicare Care Coordination Experience in Care Coaching and/or Care Coordination Proven oral / written communication and presentation skills. Excellent analytical skills, able to manipulate and interpret data Preferred Qualifications: Knowledge of Critical Incident reporting Experience in Medicaid or Medicare Guidelines. Detail orientated and comfortable working with tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment Additional Information Workstyle: Remote Core Workdays & Hours: Monday – Friday; typically, 8:00am – 5:00pm Central Standard Time. Work at Home Requirements: To ensure Home or Hybrid Home/Office employees’ ability to work effectively, the self-provided internet service of Home or Hybrid Home/Office employees must meet the following criteria: At minimum, a download speed of 25 Mbps and an upload speed of 10 Mbps is required; wireless, wired cable or DSL connection is suggested. In certain roles, the minimum recommended internet speed required by Humana may not be sufficient for business needs. Humana reserves the right to require associates to upgrade their internet service if necessary. Work from a dedicated space lacking ongoing interruptions to protect member PHI / HIPAA information. Travel: While this is a remote position, occasional travel to Humana's offices for training or meetings may be required. Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Pay Range The compensation range below reflects a good faith estimate of starting base pay for full time (40 hours per week) employment at the time of posting. The pay range may be higher or lower based on geographic location and individual pay will vary based on demonstrated job related skills, knowledge, experience, education, certifications, etc. $65,000 - $88,600 per year This job is eligible for a bonus incentive plan. This incentive opportunity is based upon company and/or individual performance. Description of Benefits Humana, Inc. and its affiliated subsidiaries (collectively, “Humana”) offers competitive benefits that support whole-person well-being. Associate benefits are designed to encourage personal wellness and smart healthcare decisions for you and your family while also knowing your life extends outside of work. Among our benefits, Humana provides medical, dental and vision benefits, 401(k) retirement savings plan, time off (including paid time off, company and personal holidays, paid parental and caregiver leave), short-term and long-term disability, life insurance and many other opportunities. Application Deadline: 08-25-2026 About us About Humana: Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) is a leading U.S. healthcare company. Through our Humana insurance services and our CenterWell healthcare services, we make it easier for the millions of people we serve to achieve their best health – delivering the care and service they need, when they need it. These efforts are leading to a better quality of life for people with Medicare and Medicaid, families, individuals, military service personnel, and communities at large. Learn more about what we offer at Humana.com and at CenterWell.com. ​ Equal Opportunity Employer It is the policy of Humana not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. It is also the policy of Humana to take affirmative action, in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and VEVRAA, to employ and to advance in employment individuals with disability or protected veteran status, and to base all employment decisions only on valid job requirements. This policy shall apply to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, upgrading, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, recall, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation and selection for training, including apprenticeship, at all levels of employment. --- Questions: -

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- Have you ever worked for Humana Inc. and/or its affiliates and subsidiaries (collectively “Humana”) before as an Associate, Intern, or Contractor/Temporary Worker? - Yes - No - Are you legally authorized to work in the United States? - Yes - No - Will you now or in the future require immigration sponsorship by our company to attain or maintain your employment eligibility (e.g., H-1B, E-3, TN, 0-1, STEM OPT, or any immigration work authorization requiring a written submission from the company to a government agency)? - Yes - No - Do you reside in the location for this job posting or within commutable distance? - Yes - No - What are your salary expectations for this job? - Please explain your reason for leaving your current or last position. - Have you ever been employed by the Federal Government, a contractor (including subsidiaries, parents, and affiliates) that performed work for the Defense Health Agency – DHA, served in the Military, and/or were a Political Appointee?