Medicaid Program Administrator*

Orange County Government; Hillsborough (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government agency in Hillsborough, NC, seeks a Medicaid Program Administrator to manage Medicaid programs and services within the Economic Services Division. Candidates should possess a master's degree in social work and relevant supervisory experience. This role involves significant independent judgment and collaboration with management staff and requires a valid North Carolina driver’s license. Note that a background check is a condition of employment.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver’s license issued by the State of North Carolina.
• Experience in social work and supervision is essential.
• Background check is required.

Responsibilities

• Administer Medicaid programs within the Economic Services Division.
• Manage all Medicaid programs and services including compliance issues.
• Provide supervision over staff in the division.

Skills

Social work experience working with families and children

Direct supervision of staff

Planning and accomplishing projects

Education

Master’s degree in social work

Bachelor’s degree in social work

Job description

Overview

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS The Orange County Department of Social Services has an opening for a Medicaid Program Administrator. The work involves administering Medicaid programs within the Economic Services Division. An employee in this class has responsibility in managing all Medicaid programs, services and staff within the Economic Services division including those providing Adult Medicaid, Family and Children's Medicaid, related contracts and grants, and compliance issues. This position works collaboratively with the Economic Services Program Manager and other management staff.

Work is performed under the general supervision of the Economic Services Program Manager with considerable leeway to exercise independent judgment within local, state, and federal regulations and procedures, prioritizing multiple work assignments, planning, and accomplishing projects, addressing customer needs and initiative in work methods. Supervision over others is required of this position. Position does related work as required.

Hiring range is based on the Orange County Social Services Step Plan. The Step Plan is based on years of Medicaid Program Administrator experience. Full credit is given for years of experience performing the same job functions. Partial credit is given for years of experience performing related job functions. The top half of the scale is reserved for career employees with senior-level experience in the same role.

A Background check is required.

Click the link below for full job specifications which includes essential functions, knowledge, skills, abilities, and physical requirements.
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/orangecountync/classspecs/1742335

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a master’s degree in social work AND two (2) years of social work experience working with families and children AND one (1) year of work experience in the direct supervision of staff
• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in social work AND three (3) years of social work experience working with families and children AND two (2) years of experience in the direct supervision of staff
• An equivalent combination of training and experience as defined above. A higher degree does not substitute for work experience.

Special Requirement

• Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver’s license issued by the State of North Carolina for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.

All offers of employment are conditional upon successful clearance of a background check. Employment cannot commence until the employee has been cleared.

As with all positions with the Department of Social Services, this position may be required to serve in shelters in time of natural and man-made disasters including overnight and weekends. The duties assigned during this time may vary from your regularly assigned duties. Assigned duties will be at the discretion of the Social Services Director.

Orange County is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer

All other information, including duties during disasters, is at the discretion of the Social Services Director and is subject to change.