Medicaid Program Manager 1-A

State of Louisiana; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Louisiana Department of Health is seeking an experienced program leader to manage the Medicaid Evidence-based Decisions (MED) program and drive statewide quality improvements. This role focuses on using data, evidence-based practices, and contract deliverables to improve Medicaid outcomes for Louisiana residents.

You will collaborate with MCOs, Healthy Louisiana staff, and Clinical Policy to translate findings into actionable policy and practice changes, supporting statewide quality measures

Qualifications

• Seven years of experience developing, managing, or evaluating health or social service programs; OR six years of full-time work in any field plus four years in relevant programs; OR a bachelor’s degree plus four years in relevant programs; OR an advanced degree/JD plus three years in relevant programs.

Responsibilities

• Manages the Medicaid Evidence-based Decisions (MED) program in compliance with contract deliverables.
• Assists in the development and management of performance measures related to Medicaid and the MCOs.
• Provides technical assistance to MCOs in adhering to program policies and contract deliverables.
• Serves as liaison between the Quality team and Clinical Policy to inform programmatic efforts and evidence-based practice.
• Supports collaboration with Healthy Louisiana staff on Clinical Quality Measures (CQM).
• Assists with the administration of the Managed Care Incentive Program (MCIP).
• Implements quality improvement initiatives by analyzing data and researching policies to develop manuscripts, fact sheets, and policy briefs.

Skills

Medicaid program leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in public health/health policy

Advanced degree or JD in health policy/related field

Job description

The mission of the Louisiana Department of Health is to protect and promote health and to ensure access to medical, preventive, and rehabilitative services for all residents of the State of Louisiana.

Learn more about Louisiana Department of Health

Make a statewide impact on the quality of healthcare for Louisiana Medicaid members! Join LDH’s Medicaid Quality Improvement team and lead innovative quality improvement initiatives that use data, evidence-based practices, and technology to improve access and outcomes for nearly 1.7 million Medicaid enrollees. As a key program leader, you’ll help shape statewide quality programs, drive meaningful improvements in healthcare delivery, and turn data into action that makes a difference for Louisiana communities.

Experience Requirements:

• Seven years of experience in developing, managing, or evaluating health or social service programs; or in public health, public relations, social services, health services, health regulation, or administrative services; OR
• Six years of full-time work experience in any field plus four years of experience in developing, managing, or evaluating health or social service programs; or in public health, public relations, social services, health services, health regulation, or administrative services; OR
• A bachelor’s degree plus four years of experience in developing, managing, or evaluating health or social service programs; or in public health, public relations, social services, health services, health regulation, or administrative services; OR
• An advanced degree or a Juris Doctorate plus three years of experience in developing, managing, or evaluating health or social service programs; or in public health, public relations, social services, health services, health regulation, or administrative services.
• EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION:
• Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as one year of experience towards the six years of full-time work experience in any field. The maximum substitution allowed is 120 semester hours which substitutes for a maximum of four years of experience in any field.

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

Job Duties:

• Manages the Medicaid Evidence-based Decisions (MED)program in compliance with contract deliverables.
• Assists in the development and management of performance measures as related to Medicaid and the MCOs.
• Provides technical assistance to MCOs in adhering to program policies and contract deliverables that guide program outcomes.
• Serves as a liaison between the Quality team and the Clinical Policy team to utilized at inform programmatic efforts to support evidence-based practice.
• Serves as a liaison for Medicaid Program Manager 2 in collaborating with Healthy Louisiana staff on Clinical Quality Measures (CQM).
• Assists with the administration of the Managed Care Incentive Program(MCIP).
• Implements quality improvement initiatives by analyzing data, conducting literature searches and researching policies, and evidence-based practices to develop manuscripts, fact sheets and policy briefs in direct response to legislative requests.
• Monitors statewide operations to determine efficiency and effectiveness of the delivery of services.
• Assists with the development and review of Managed Care Organization(MCO) contract deliverables

Position-Specific Details:

Location: Medical Vendor Administration / Quality Improvement and Innovations/ East Baton Rouge Parish

Appointment Type: This position may be filled as aProbationary appointment, Promotional appointment,or Detail to Special Duty

Cost Center:3052030601

Position Number(s):50558650

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LDH is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to recruit a highly productive and diverse workforce and will provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and prospective employees. Employment decisions shall be based strictly on merit and without regard to religious or political beliefs, sex, race, or any other non‑merit factor.