Medicaid Dental Policy Leader - Iowa

State of Iowa - Executive Branch; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (Iowa HHS) is seeking a dynamic and strategic leader to serve as the Medicaid Dental Policy Specialist within the Division of Medicaid. This highly visible position provides leadership and oversight for Iowa Medicaid's dental policy programs, including the Dental Wellness Plan, Dental Wellness Plan-Kids, Hawk-I Dental, and Fee-for-Service (FFS) dental services.

Location: Lucas State Office Building, 321 E. 12th Street, Des Moines, IA 50319.

Qualifications

• Lead the development, implementation, and oversight of Medicaid dental policies and programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development, implementation, and oversight of Medicaid dental policies and programs.
• Define policies for covered services, provider eligibility, reimbursement methodologies, and program requirements.
• Serve as the department's subject matter expert on Medicaid dental policy and provide guidance to leadership, stakeholders, and program staff.
• Develop and implement SPAs, CMS waivers, administrative rules, provider manuals, and policy guidance.
• Draft and revise administrative rules, provider communications, and policy documents to ensure compliance with federal and state laws and regulations.
• Analyze proposed federal and state policy changes and recommend program improvements.

Job description

The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (Iowa HHS) is seeking a dynamic and strategic leader to serve as the Medicaid Dental Policy Specialist within the Division of Medicaid. This highly visible position provides leadership and oversight for Iowa Medicaid's dental policy programs, including the Dental Wellness Plan, Dental Wellness Plan-Kids, Hawk-I Dental, and Fee-for-Service (FFS) dental services.

Location: Lucas State Office Building, 321 E. 12th Street, Des Moines, IA 50319.