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Louisiana Department of State Civil Service Medicaid Program Manager 2 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Medicaid Program Manager 2
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Medicaid Program Manager 2
Salary
$5,477.00 - $10,740.00 Monthly
Location
Baton Rouge, LA
Job Type
Classified
Job Number
MVA/SP/202863
Department
LDH-Medical Vendor Administration
Opening Date
11/22/2024
Closing Date
12/6/2024 11:59 PM Central
Description
Benefits
Supplemental Information
The Louisiana Department of Health is dedicated to fulfilling its mission through direct provision of quality services, the development and stimulation of services of others, and the utilization of available resources in the most effective manner.
LDH serves as a model employer for individuals with disabilities.
This position is located within the Louisiana Department of Health / Medical Vendor Administration / Project Portfolio Management Office and Shared Services / East Baton Rouge Parish
Announcement Number: MVA/SP/202863
Cost Center: 3052060304
Position Number: 50465961
This vacancy is being announced as a Classified position and may be filled as a Job appointment, Probationary appointment, Promotional appointment or Detail to Special Duty.
(Job appointments are temporary appointments that may last up to 48 months)
No Civil Service test scoreis required in order to be considered for this vacancy.
To apply for this vacancy, click on the “Apply” link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.
Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
A resume upload willNOTpopulate your information into your application. Work experience left off your electronic application or only included in an attached resume is not eligible to receive credit
For further information about this vacancy contact:
Shambrielle Pooler
Shambrielle.Pooler@la.gov
LDH/HUMAN RESOURCES
BATON ROUGE, LA 70821
This organization participates in E-verify, and for more information on E-verify, please contact DHS at 1-888-464-4218.
Minimum Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:A baccalaureate degree plus four years of professional experience in administrative services, economics, public health, public relations, statistical analysis, social services, or health services.
SUBSTITUTIONS:Six years of full-time work experience in any field may be substituted for the required baccalaureate degree.Candidates without a baccalaureate degree may combine work experience and college credit to substitute for the baccalaureate degree as follows:
A maximum of 120 semester hours may be combined with experience to substitute for the baccalaureate degree.
30 to 59 semester hours credit will substitute for one year of experience towards the baccalaureate degree.
60 to 89 semester hours credit will substitute for two years of experience towards the baccalaureate degree.
90 to 119 semester hours credit will substitute for three years of experience towards the baccalaureate degree.
120 or more semester hours credit will substitute for four years of experience towards the baccalaureate degree.
College credit earned without obtaining a baccalaureate degree may be substituted for a maximum of four years full-time work experience towards the baccalaureate degree. Candidates with 120 or more semester hours of credit, but without a degree, must also have at least two years of full-time work experience to substitute for the baccalaureate degree.
Graduate training with eighteen semester hours in one or any combination of the following fields will substitute for a maximum of one year of the required experience on the basis of thirty semester hours for one year of experience: public health; public relations; counseling; social work; psychology; rehabilitation services; economics; statistics; experimental/applied statistics; business, public, or health administration.
A master's degree in the above fields will substitute for one year of the required experience.
A Juris Doctorate will substitute for one year of the required experience.
Graduate training with less than a Ph.D. will substitute for a maximum of one year of the required experience.
A Ph.D. in the above fields will substitute for two years of the required experience.
Advanced degrees will substitute for a maximum of two years of the required experience.
NOTE:
Any college hours or degree must be from an accredited college or university.
Job Concepts
Function of Work:
To administer medium size and moderately complex statewide Medicaid program(s).
Level of Work:
Manager.
Supervision Received:
Broad from a higher-level administrator/executive.
Supervision Exercised:
Supervision over lower level positions in accordance with the Civil Service Allocation Criteria Memo.
Location of Work:
Department of Health and Hospitals.
Job Distinctions:
Differs from Medicaid Program Manager 1-A and Program Manager 1-B by administering medium size or moderately complex statewide program(s) and supervision exercised.
Differs from Medicaid Program Manager 3 by absence of responsibility for administering large and/or very complex Medicaid program(s) and supervision exercised.
Examples of Work
This position is in the Bureau of Health Services Financing (BHSF), Louisiana’s single state Medicaid agency within the Louisiana Department of Health (LDH). The Louisiana Medicaid Program, which provides healthcare services to low-income individuals, has an annual budget of over $16 billion dollars; a staffing complement of 1,000 authorized employees and almost 500 contracted direct-support staff, and provides services to approximately 1.7 million enrollees annually. The program is a state of federal partnership financed with a combination of state and federal funds and governed by a complex body of state and federal laws, policies, regulations, and guidelines.
The incumbent will serve as the Manager over the Portfolio unit. The Portfolio unit enables the mission of the Louisiana Medicaid program by exemplifying core values of Ownership, Service and Integrity in product implementation and delivery services for a variety of technical and business projects in support of LDH. The Portfolio unit is responsible for Product Management and Implementation oversight of MES Modules, Advanced Planning Documents and Certification activities to secure federal funding.
The incumbent's responsibilities include but are not limited to the following duties:
60%
Provides strategic planning and direction for Implementation Readiness work streams of Medicaid system modules. Sets portfolio implementation standards and directs management reviews to monitor and evaluate effectiveness, integrity, and quality. Develops, implements, and monitors roadmaps and documentation for planning, budget, communications, procurements, implementations and CMS certification ensuring alignment with CMS and agency objectives. Informs Louisiana Medicaid statewide program staff of the modularity roadmap and initiatives. Assures proper application of program policies and procedures, developing policies and procedures where necessary for optimum implementation of modularity efforts. Directs preparation of reports/analyses for Medicaid Deputy Director, Medicaid Director, Undersecretary or Secretary. Reviews and analyzes operational data of multi-million-dollar joint funded (state and federal) projects. Analyzes the impact of federal and state laws and regulations relevant to the Portfolio unit and advises executive management as needed regarding issues.
Provides technical support and guidance to Product Managers and stakeholders. Oversees Product Management of systems projects, coordinating between technical, business teams, and stakeholders. Adjusts priorities, develops appropriate solutions, and formulates corrective measures as needed. Assures prioritization of work according to business and program initiatives, develops and implements audit plans to ensure product integrity and compliance.
15%
Oversees request of federal funding streams for Medicaid projects through the development and management of Advanced Planning Documents (APDs) and certification activities. Coordinates and meets with CMS State Officer for questions about funding, APDs, certification and reporting. Conducts and directs research and special projects as assigned by the Medicaid Program Manager 4 (Section Chief), the Deputy Director or the Director of Medicaid. Promotes and advocates modularity of Medicaid systems through participation in meetings, events, and/or conferences. Develops and implements policies and procedures for modularity planning and implementation. Plans, coordinates, and directs education initiatives to educate and encourage modularity participation. Facilitates advisory committee meetings and leadership communication.
15%
Directs activities and prepares ongoing work plans for subordinate program managers under incumbent's purview. Establishes work schedules and priorities to ensure that the subordinates perform in a timely and efficient manner. Supervises and directs work of subordinate staff, establishing performance goals, objectives, and evaluation criteria for employee performance. Schedules and participates in periodic performance reviews and planning conferences and completes formal performance appraisal. Identifies staff development needs and ensures team obtains appropriate training. Conducts staff meetings and conferences to disseminate information and provides expertise and guidance on work assignments, policy, special projects and technical problems.
5%
Maintains modularity library. Documents and maintains procedures for all operational work.
5%
Performs other duties as assigned to assist with the management and operations of the assigned section including assisting with other duties not listed herein. Assists others to meet needs and priorities of the
Section and Department as needs require.
Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity tomake a differencethrough public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career.
As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program:
Insurance Coverage More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/
Parental Leave– Up to six weeks paid parental leave
More information can be found athttps://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx
Holidays and Leave – State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:
New Year's Day
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,
Mardi Gras,
Good Friday,
Memorial Day,
Independence Day,
Labor Day,
Veteran's Day,
Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
* Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor
State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.
Retirement – State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to):
Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video (https://lasersonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Your_Retirement_System.mp4) to give you more detailed information about their system
Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org),
Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others
Agency
State of Louisiana
Address
For agency contact information, please refer to
the supplemental information above.
Louisiana State Civil Service, Louisiana, 70802
Phone
(866) 783-5462
Website
http://agency.governmentjobs.com/louisiana/default.cfm
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