Health Program Administrator-1

State of careers Rhode Island

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for the overall planning, organization, direction, coordination, and administration of a health program. The role involves administering the provisions of laws, rules, and regulations, and ensuring adherence to grant and contractual agreements. The Health Program Administrator will work under administrative direction with considerable latitude for independent judgment and initiative. The position plans, organizes, coordinates, directs, and supervises the work of professional, technical, and clerical subordinate staff.

Requirements

Thorough knowledge of the principles, practices, and techniques of health program administration.
Ability to apply knowledge in the overall planning, organization, direction, coordination, and administration of a health program.
Ability to evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of a health program.
Ability to direct and supervise a subordinate professional, technical, and clerical staff.
Ability to develop a health program budget and monitor fiscal activities.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with superiors, associates, subordinates, state, federal and local officials, and the general public.
Ability to prepare extensive statistical and technical written reports.
Possession of a Master’s Degree in Public Health, Public Administration, Business Administration, Hospital Administration, or any other comparable field of specialization.
Experience in a highly responsible position involving participation in the overall administration of a health program.
Registration in pharmacy in Rhode Island and must maintain such registration as a condition of employment.

Nice To Haves

Extensive knowledge of the principles and practices of professional pharmacy.
Extensive knowledge of the principles, methods, and procedures required in administering a statewide pharmacy services program and the ability to manage all aspects of implementation and oversight.
Thorough knowledge of applicable federal, state and professional regulations, standards, and codes related to the delivery of pharmaceutical services.
Thorough knowledge of current advancements in medical information relevant to the provision and management of pharmacy services, and the ability to effectively communicate this information to Medicaid personnel and relevant stakeholders.
Ability to estimate future pharmaceutical needs.
Ability to interact tactfully with the public, pharmaceutical industry representatives, and healthcare professionals.
Experience in an administrative role supporting department director.
Experience in a Medicaid Fee for Service or Medicaid Managed Care Organization.
Experience in dealing with legislation and regulations at a Federal and state level.
Knowledge of drug utilization reviews.
Experience with committees such as Pharmacy & Therapeutics Committee, Drug Utilization Review and Medical Care Advisory Committee.

Responsibilities

Overall planning, organization, direction, coordination, and administration of a health program.
Administering the provisions of laws, rules, and regulations, and ensuring adherence to grant and contractual agreements.
Developing and implementing a health program budget and monitoring fiscal activities.
Reviewing federal and state statutes and regulations affecting the health program.
Recommending amendments or revisions of existing laws and regulations, and recommending new legislation.
Periodically reviewing and evaluating the efficiency and effectiveness of program activities.
Formulating and implementing standards, policies, and procedures for the health program.
Coordinating program activities with the Department of Health to improve citizen health.
Attending meetings and conferences with state, federal, and local officials, professionals, and the public.
Directing and supervising subordinate professional, technical, and clerical staff.
Maintaining an effective liaison with other state departments and agencies.
Preparing extensive technical and statistical written reports.
Performing related work as required.