Health Innovations Manager (Medicaid Health Systems Administrator 2)

What You Will Do At ODM: Office: Health Innovation & Quality Bureau: Health Research & Quality Classification: Medicaid Health Systems Administrator 2 (PN: 20046569) Job Overview: The Ohio Department of Medicaid (ODM) is recruiting for Health innovations Manager to direct activities to advance its Quality Healthcare Strategy through the state-university partnership led by the ODM and partnered with the Government Resource Center (GRC) at The Ohio State University. As the selected candidate you will perform the following job duties: 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 The preferred candidate will have knowledge of quality improvement science, population health concepts, and health research. Why Work for the State of Ohio At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes: 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) Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position. Qualifications 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 Supplemental Information Supplemental Information: Compensation is as listed on the posting unless required by legislation or union contract. This position is overtime exempt. Travel required, as needed. Must provide own transportation. Or, in order to operate a state vehicle, you must have a valid driver's license from state of residence. Resumes and/or attachments are not reviewed. Therefore, please provide detail in the work experience section of your application. ADA Statement 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. Drug-Free Workplace 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.