Medicaid Eligibility & Access Director – Statewide Impact

Washington State Health Care Authority; Olympia (WA); Ibrido; USD 180.000 - 260.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Remote work options

Paid time off and holidays

Retirement options

Descrizione del lavoro

Washington State Health Care Authority seeks an Apple Health Eligibility and Access Director to lead a high-visibility division overseeing Medicaid, CHIP, and state-funded medical eligibility operations. The role balances policy development with day-to-day operational leadership, reporting to executive leadership in Olympia, WA.

The ideal candidate will drive strategic direction, ensure compliant and efficient eligibility processes, and manage a 300+ workforce while guiding major eligibility

Competenze

• Experience with Medicaid/CHIP policy and eligibility programs.
• Ability to speak publicly and represent the division in various forums.
• Proven decision-making skills in personnel and policy/operational changes.
• Experience leading large-scale organizational change and system implementations.

Mansioni

• Direct statewide Medicaid, CHIP, and state-funded medical eligibility operations.
• Set strategic direction and performance measures for Medicaid/CHIP eligibility.
• Ensure timely, accurate, and equitable eligibility determinations and renewals.
• Provide executive oversight of medical eligibility policy development and implementation.
• Oversee recruitment, hiring, and division budget planning.

Conoscenze

Medicaid policy knowledge

Public speaking

Decision making

Formazione

Bachelor’s degree in health policy, health administration, business administration, public health, public administration, or related field

Associate degree in health policy, health administration, business administration, public health, public administration, or related field

Descrizione del lavoro

Washington State Health Care Authority seeks an Apple Health Eligibility and Access Director to lead a high-visibility division overseeing Medicaid, CHIP, and state-funded medical eligibility operations. The role balances policy development with day-to-day operational leadership, reporting to executive leadership in Olympia, WA.

The ideal candidate will drive strategic direction, ensure compliant and efficient eligibility processes, and manage a 300+ workforce while guiding major eligibility