Regional Medical Certification Manager

State of Louisiana; Louisiana; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance Coverage

Parental Leave

Holidays and Leave

Retirement

Sick and Annual Leave

Professional Development Program

Job summary

The Louisiana Department of Health is seeking a Medical Certification Manager 1 to lead regional operations and a dedicated team responsible for supporting older adults and individuals with adult-onset disabilities. The role focuses on program management, ensuring compliance, and improving service delivery across assigned parishes.

This leadership position emphasizes overseeing medical certification activities, waiver operations, and coordination with SCAs to maintain high-quality, compliant

Responsibilities

• Manage and supervise regional office staff responsible for the delivery of OAAS Long-Term Care programs.
• Oversee regional waiver operations to ensure efficient, effective, and compliant program administration.
• Monitor waiver waitlist prioritization and support initiatives to reduce the number of individuals awaiting services.
• Oversee medical certification activities and level‑of‑care determinations to ensure compliance with federal and state requirements.
• Monitor Support Coordination Agencies (SCAs) to ensure quality services and appropriate participant support.
• Ensure program integrity, quality assurance, and timely resolution of critical incidents to protect participant health and safety.
• Provide technical assistance, implement policies and procedures, and monitor staff performance to ensure regional operations meet departmental standards and program goals.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

The Louisiana Department of Health is seeking a Medical Certification Manager 1 to lead regional operations and a dedicated team responsible for supporting older adults and individuals with adult-onset disabilities. The role focuses on program management, ensuring compliance, and improving service delivery across assigned parishes.

This leadership position emphasizes overseeing medical certification activities, waiver operations, and coordination with SCAs to maintain high-quality, compliant