Health Innovation Research Manager (Medicaid Health Systems Administrator 1)

State of Ohio • Columbus, OH

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting. Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

As the Health Innovation Research Manager in the Office of Health Innovation & Quality, Ohio Department of Medicaid (ODM), your responsibilities will include:

* Serving as the agency manager to evaluate Medicaid’s programs and initiatives to transform health systems through partnership with Ohio’s academic community and health leaders
* Conducting program development, program analysis and comparative studies to determine the impact of the transformation initiative
* Evaluating effective practices to improve chronic disease prevention and early detection through the Regional QI Hub Quality Improvement initiative, assessing Medicaid adults’ and children’s access care, and evaluating whether Ohio’s Managed Care Organizations improve health outcomes
* Providing strategic oversight of policies and procedures governing Medicaid Technical Assistance and Policy Program (MedTAPP) and other similar programs
* Analyzing and interpreting federal and state regulations, rules and laws to ensure program compliance

Requirements

• Completion of graduate core program in business, management or public administration, public health, health administration, social or behavioral science or public finance; 12 months experience in the delivery of a health services program or health services project management (e.g., health care data analysis, health services contract management, health care market & financial expertise; health services program communication; health services budget development, HMO & hospital rate development, health services eligibility, health services data base analysis).
• Or 12 months experience as a Medicaid Health Systems Specialist, 65293.
• Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.
• Health Administration Professional Skills: Collaboration, Confidentiality, Continuous Improvement, Innovation, Verbal Communication, Written Communication
• Must provide own transportation. Or, in order to operate a state vehicle, you must have a valid driver's license from state of residence.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the agency manager to evaluate Medicaid’s programs and initiatives to transform health systems through partnership with Ohio’s academic community and health leaders
• Conduct program development, program analysis and comparative studies to determine the impact of the transformation initiative
• Evaluate effective practices to improve chronic disease prevention and early detection through the Regional QI Hub Quality Improvement initiative, assessing Medicaid adults’ and children’s access care, and evaluating whether Ohio’s Managed Care Organizations improve health outcomes
• Provide strategic oversight of policies and procedures governing Medicaid Technical Assistance and Policy Program (MedTAPP) and other similar programs
• Analyze and interpret federal and state regulations, rules and laws to ensure program compliance

Benefits

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems ( such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS ) & Optional Deferred Compensation ( Ohio Deferred Compensation )

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level