Program Manager - Cardiometabolic Diseases

Essentia Health • Duluth, MN

8d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Program Manager – Cardiometabolic Diseases develops, implements and coordinates the cardiometabolic program aimed at managing and improving outcomes for patients with complex cardiometabolic conditions, including cardiovascular disease, diabetes, obesity, and related disorders. This role supports interdisciplinary care coordination, quality improvement, patient navigation, and operational planning across the Heart & Vascular Division and related specialties. The program manager will also help optimize access and streamline care pathways, with a focus on evidence-based practices and market-wide alignment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing, health & wellness, health administration, or related field
• 2 years of experience in cardiovascular program coordination or population health programs within an ambulatory healthcare setting
• Strong communication, organization, and project management skills
• Experience working in multidisciplinary teams and managing workflows across specialties

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with Epic EHR, clinical registries, and payer quality initiatives (e.g., HEDIS, MIPS)
• Knowledge of rural health challenges and care coordination strategies

Responsibilities

• Coordinates the development and implementation of cardiometabolic program care pathways
• Serves as the primary liaison for multidisciplinary teams, organizing meetings, team huddles, and case reviews
• Ensures the cardiometabolic clinical registry data submissions are complete, accurate and timely
• Tracks and reports key performance indicators related to cardiometabolic outcomes, including quality metrics and care gap solutions
• Supports proactive seamless patient access, referrals, and scheduling of clinical services
• Facilitates provider and staff education related to workflows, treatment guidelines, and program updates
• Supports operational planning, documentation optimization, and change management initiatives
• Assists in the development of community outreach strategies and access expansion for rural populations
• Collaborates with quality and population health teams to advance cardiometabolic program goals
• Develops and maintain patient education materials in support of program objectives

Benefits

• At Essentia Health, we’re committed to supporting your well-being, growth, and work-life balance. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, along with supplemental options to fit your needs.
• We offer a 401(k) plan with employer contributions to help you plan for the future, and we invest in your professional development through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs.
• To help you thrive both at work and at home, we provide flexible scheduling, generous time off, and wellness resources focused on your physical, mental, and emotional health.
• Please note that benefit eligibility may vary.
• For full details, refer to your benefit summary or contact our HR Service Center at [phone].

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees