Medicaid School Program Leader - Policy & Impact

State of Ohio; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Coverage

Paid time off

Education and Development Opportunites

Public Retirement Systems

Job summary

The Ohio Department of Medicaid is seeking an experienced healthcare leader to oversee the Medicaid School Program, ensuring student access to health-related services in school settings. You will oversee policy development, interagency collaboration, and coordination with OSDE and CMS to improve outcomes.

As Administrator, you will implement administrative rules, monitor operations, and liaise with managed care organizations to optimize program effectiveness and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Graduate degree in business/ public administration or health-related field with relevant training.
• 2+ years of experience in planning and administering health services programs or health services project management.

Responsibilities

• Becoming a subject matter expert on the Medicaid School Program.
• Developing policies and directing implementation of the Medicaid School Program.
• Directing the development of administrative rules, state plans, and interagency agreements governing the Medicaid School Program.
• Monitoring current operations and making policy and operational recommendations for reducing administrative burden and increasing appropriate utilization.
• Serving as lead in ODM’s communications with sister agencies, school districts, and federal partners such as CMS.
• Coordinating Medicaid School Program work and resources with managed care organizations and operational contractors.
• Working collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders across departments and agencies to optimize program and student outcomes.

Skills

Health Administration

Education

Graduate degree in health administration or related field

Job description

The Ohio Department of Medicaid is seeking an experienced healthcare leader to oversee the Medicaid School Program, ensuring student access to health-related services in school settings. You will oversee policy development, interagency collaboration, and coordination with OSDE and CMS to improve outcomes.

As Administrator, you will implement administrative rules, monitor operations, and liaise with managed care organizations to optimize program effectiveness and efficiency.