Medicaid School Program Administrator - PN 20047507 (Medicaid Health Systems Administrator 2)
About The Position
The Ohio Department of Medicaid is seeking an experienced healthcare leader to oversee ongoing program policy and new policy development for the Medicaid School Program. Jointly administered by ODM and the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce, the program is intended to ensure student access to necessary health-related services in school settings. The administrator will become a subject matter expert on the program, develop policy, and direct its implementation. The role also leads communications with partner agencies, school districts, and federal partners, and coordinates program work and resources with managed care organizations and operational contractors. The position is classified as a Medicaid Health Systems Administrator 2, is permanent and full time, and is based at 50 West Town Street in Columbus, Ohio. The stated schedule is 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Travel is required as needed, and the employee must provide their own transportation or hold a valid driver’s license from their state of residence to operate a state vehicle. The position is exempt from union membership and overtime. The Ohio Department of Medicaid does not provide employment-based visa sponsorship.
Requirements
- Complete a graduate core program in business, management or public administration, public health, health administration, social or behavioral science, or public finance, plus 24 months of experience planning and administering a health services program or health services project management; OR have 24 months of experience as a Medicaid Health Systems Administrator 1 (65295); OR meet the equivalent of the stated minimum class qualifications.
- Provide own transportation; to operate a state vehicle, have a valid driver’s license from state of residence.
Responsibilities
- Become a subject matter expert on the Medicaid School Program.
- Develop policies and direct implementation of the Medicaid School Program.
- Direct development of administrative rules, state plans, and interagency agreements governing the program.
- Monitor current operations and make policy and operational recommendations to reduce administrative burden and increase appropriate utilization.
- Lead ODM communications with sister agencies, school districts, and federal partners such as the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).
- Coordinate program work and resources with managed care organizations and operational contractors, including the provider network module, fiscal intermediary, and actuary.
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders across departments, agencies, and managed care organizations to optimize program and student outcomes.
Benefits
- Medical coverage
- Free dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums after completion of the eligibility period
- Paid vacation, personal, and sick leave
- 11 paid holidays per year
- Childbirth, adoption, and foster care leave
- Education and development opportunities, including Employee Development Funds and Public Service Loan Forgiveness
- Public retirement systems, including OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS
- Optional deferred compensation through Ohio Deferred Compensation
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
