State of Ohio · 3 hours ago
Health Innovations Manager (Medicaid Health Systems Administrator 2)
Lazarus 450 West Town Street
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expThe State of Ohio is dedicated to improving healthcare for its residents through the Ohio Department of Medicaid. The Health Innovations Manager will direct initiatives aimed at advancing quality healthcare strategies and oversee health policy research to ensure program compliance.
AssociationHealth CareNon Profit
Responsibilities
Directing the development and implementation of the ODM’s health innovation initiatives (e.g., CARDI-OH, Quality Improvement Partnership with Academic Centers, Medicaid Outcomes Distributed Research Network) through the Medicaid Technical Assistance and Policy Program (MEDTAPP)
Overseeing development of health policy research and evaluation for value-based improvement initiatives (e.g., Next Generation Managed Care Program Evaluation)
Analyzing and interpreting federal & state regulations, rules & laws to ensure program compliance
Proposing legislation with other agency representatives (e.g., Bureau of Managed Care, Health Plan Policy, Management Information Systems, Office of Legal Services)
Acting as liaison with other agency representatives &/or outside agencies, providers, advocates, beneficiaries &/or consumers
Qualification
Required
Completion of graduate core program in business, management or public administration, public health, health administration, social or behavioral science or public finance
24 mos. exp. in planning & administering 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 analysis)
Or 24 months experience as a Medicaid Health Systems Administrator 1, 65295
Note: education & experience is to be commensurate with approved position description on file
Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above
Technical Skills: Health Administration
Professional Skills: Attention to Detail, Collaboration, Critical Thinking, Decision Making, Goal Setting, Managing Meetings, Organizing and Planning, Verbal Communication, Written Communication
Preferred
Knowledge of quality improvement science
Knowledge of population health concepts
Knowledge of health research
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)
Company
State of Ohio
Employment with the State of Ohio is more than ‘just a job’ – it is a privilege to serve our families, friends and neighbors who rely on us throughout our great state.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Beverlyn Johns, MS
Deputy Chief Operating Officer
Holly Drake
State Chief Information Security Officer
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