State of Ohio
Justice Involved Healthcare Manager (Medicaid Health Systems Administrator 1)
🇺🇸Columbus, Ohio, United States3 days ago
MidFull TimeEN
About Us:
Investing in opportunities for Ohioans that work for every person and every family in every corner of our state is at the hallmark of Governor DeWine’s agenda for Ohio’s future. To ensure Ohio is “the best place to live, work, raise and family and start a business,” we must have strong schools, a great quality of life, and compassion for those who need our help.
Ohio Department of Medicaid plays a unique and necessary role in supporting the governor’s vision. As the single state Medicaid agency responsible for administering high-quality, person-centric healthcare, the department is committed to supporting the health and wellbeing of nearly one in every four Ohioans served. We do so by:
• Delivering a personalized care experience to more than three million people served.
• Improving care for children and adults with complex behavioral health needs.
• Working collectively with our partners and providers to measurably strengthen wellness and health outcomes.
• Streamlining administrative burdens so doctors and healthcare providers have more time for patient care.
• Ensuring financial transparency and operational accountability across all Medicaid programs and services.
What You Will Do At ODM:
Office: Health Innovation & Quality
Bureau: Health Research & Quality
Classification: Medicaid Health Systems Administrator 1 (PN 20045462)
Job Overview:
The Ohio Department of Medicaid (ODM) is seeking an experienced professional to assist with managing programs aimed at facilitating health care access for justice involved individuals in local correctional facilities and community settings. As Justice Involved Healthcare Manager, your responsibilities will include but not be limited to the following:
Serving as agency manager for a program aimed at facilitating Medicaid and access to limited pre-release services (screenings, diagnostics and targeted case management) available to youth/young adults transitioning from Ohio’s local correctional facilities.
Developing, maintaining, monitoring, and reporting systems to evaluate pre-release services provided to Medicaid-eligible justice involved individuals.
Creating and implementing policies, procedures and protocols for ODM-contracted managed care entities (MCEs), local correctional facilities and community partners that comply with state and federal requirements.
Providing technical assistance to internal and external stakeholders (e.g., local correctional facilities, juvenile courts, and MCEs) regarding Medicaid policies and programs for justice-involved individuals.
Assisting with quality improvement initiatives to facilitate access to Medicaid services for special populations (e.g., justice involved populations).
Preferred qualifications for this position include experience with complex populations, specifically justice-involved populations, adult and juvenile justice systems, working with multiple systems (courts, public child serving custodial agencies, health care, etc.), interpreting, analyzing and applying state and federal regulations, and program administration.
Why Work for the State of OhioAt the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:
*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.
Completion of graduate core program in business, management or public administration, public health, health administration, social or behavioral science or public finance; 12 mos. exp. in the delivery of a health services program or health services project management (e.g., health care data analysis, health services contract management, health care market & financial expertise; health services program communication; health services budget development, HMO & hospital rate development, health services eligibility, health services data base analysis).
-Or 12 months experience has Medicaid Health Systems Specialist, 65293.
-Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.
Job Skills: Health Administration, Justice-involved populations
Technical Skills: Collaborating
Professional Skills: Consultation, Collaboration, Attention to Detail, Priority Setting, Decision Making, Verbal Communication, Written Communication, Goal Setting, Problem Solving
Supplemental InformationSupplemental Information:
Compensation is as listed on the posting unless required by legislation or union contract.
This position is overtime exempt. Travel required, as needed. Must provide own transportation. Or, in order to operate a state vehicle, you must have a valid driver's license from state of residence.
Resumes and/or attachments are not reviewed. Therefore, please provide detail in the work experience section of your application.
ADA StatementOhio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.
Drug-Free WorkplaceThe State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.
