James Scherer
About James Scherer
James Scherer serves as the Client Implementation Director at Carelon, a position he has held since 2018. He has extensive experience in healthcare management, having previously worked in various roles at Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Aetna, and Saints Mary and Elizabeth Medical Center.
Work at Carelon
James Scherer has been serving as the Client Implementation Director at Carelon since 2018. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing client implementations and ensuring that projects align with organizational goals. His tenure at Carelon has allowed him to leverage his extensive experience in healthcare management and client relations.
Previous Experience in Healthcare Management
Prior to his current position, James Scherer held several significant roles in healthcare management. He worked at Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, New Mexico, Oklahoma & Texas as Sr. Director of Boeing Care Management from 2007 to 2014. Following that, he was the Director of Care Coordination for the Colbert Initiative at Aetna, a CVS Health Company, from 2014 to 2015. He also served as a Case Manager at Saints Mary and Elizabeth Medical Center from 2017 to 2018.
Education and Expertise
James Scherer studied at Chamberlain College of Nursing, where he focused on Executive Leadership and earned a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN). His educational background provides him with a solid foundation in nursing and healthcare leadership, contributing to his effectiveness in various management roles within the healthcare sector.
Career Timeline
James Scherer has built a diverse career in healthcare over the years. He began his journey at Blue Cross and Blue Shield, where he worked for seven years. After that, he transitioned to Aetna for a year before taking on a case management role at Saints Mary and Elizabeth Medical Center. He has been with Carelon since 2018, marking a continuous presence in the healthcare industry.