Program Manager Medicaid
The Department of Health and Welfare
DEDICATED TO STRENGTHENING THE HEALTH, SAFETY, AND INDEPENDENCE OF IDAHOANS
People Making a Difference!
Applications will be accepted through 4:59 PM MST on the posting end date.
Are you interested in transforming our healthcare system from one that pays for quantity to one that values quality?
The Bureau of Population Health in the Division of Medicaid is seeking a program manager to manage value-based initiatives including the Healthy Connections Value Care program. We are searching for individuals with exceptional critical thinking skills; communication and interpersonal skills; problem solving skills; and the ability to exercise good judgment within a context of competing priorities, agendas, and partner sensitivities.
The ideal candidate will have experience in healthcare, project management, quality management, and compliance. We are seeking an individual who is adept at cultivating strong stakeholder relations and implementing value-based care initiatives.
This position will report to the Division’s Quality Director and will work closely with colleagues throughout the Division, as well as with external stakeholders, including leadership from hospitals and primary care organizations.
The Division of Medicaid provides healthcare coverage and services to promote the social, economic, behavioral, and physical health for over 300,000 Idahoans. Idaho Medicaid promotes an outcome-based, efficient health and human services delivery system.
BENEFITS:
BEST RETIREMENT AVAILABLE IN THE NATION
We have one of the Nation's best state retirement systems (PERSI) that offers a lifetime benefit.
OTHER EXCELLENT BENEFITS
- 11 paid holidays
- Generous vacation and sick leave accrual beginning as soon as you start
- Paid parental leave
- Medical, dental, vision insurance - incredible rates!(full-time/30+ hours per week)
- PERSI Choice 401(k)
- Deferred compensation plan
- Life insurance
- Short and long-term disability insurance
- Student Loan Forgiveness
- Wellness programs
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- Wide variety of training opportunities
- Some positions offer flexible hours and/or telecommuting
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES:
- Develop and recommend program objectives, policies, and procedures to ensure compliance with state and federal requirements.
- Represent the Division at stakeholder meetings, promoting integrity, credibility and transparency through professional preparation, collaboration, and quality presentation of information and data tailored to the needs of the audience.
- Provide oversight and direction to staff; hire, train, evaluate, and manage performance of staff.
- Establish plans for project evaluation and monitoring.
- Assist stakeholders with defining data needs and data collection.
- Participate in the preparation and submission of applications, progress reports, outcome measures, and any additional data to federal partners and other stakeholders.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
You must possess all the minimum and specialty minimum qualifications below to pass the exam for this position. Please make sure your resume or work history supports your meeting the minimum and specialty qualifications for this position. Failure to do this may disqualify you from being considered for this position. It is highly recommended to attach a one-page cover letter to your application to demonstrate how you meet the requirements below.
- Demonstrated competency in management and demonstrated leadership skills. Typically gained by at least one-year experience managing a major Program and providing leadership of professional staff. Candidates may also qualify through completing upper-division college-level management coursework along with experience in a significant Leadership role.
Below is preferred experience. It is not required for the position but applicants with this experience may receive consideration over other applicants.
- Good knowledge of healthcare management, reimbursement methodologies and managed care. Typically gained by at least three (3) years of senior level management experience related to healthcare management in a public or private organization which included managing multiple highly visible programs and responsibility for each of the following: program development; program evaluation; contract management; and budget.
- A Bachelor's or Master's degree in public health, business, health administration, health education, health sciences, or related field is preferred.
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EMAIL: dhwjobs@dhw.idaho.gov
PHONE: (208) 334-0681
EEO/ADA/Veteran:
The State of Idaho is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, political affiliation or belief, sex, national origin, genetics, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.
The State of Idaho is committed to access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities, auxiliary aids and services are available upon request. If you require an accommodation at any step in our recruitment process, you are encouraged to contact (208) 334-2263 (TTY/TTD: 711), or email ada.coordinator@dhr.idaho.gov.
Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.