Medicaid Program Manager 2

About the Department

The mission of the Louisiana Department of Health is to protect and promote health and to ensure access to medical, preventive, and rehabilitative services for all residents of the State of Louisiana.

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Help shape the future of healthcare for more than 1.2 million Louisianans as part of the Medicaid Quality Improvement & Population Health team. In this impactful role, you'll lead data-driven quality improvement initiatives, oversee statewide healthcare projects, and transform complex data into meaningful strategies that improve access, quality, and outcomes across Louisiana's Medicaid program. Join a collaborative team where your work directly influences healthcare policy, innovation, and population health on a statewide scale.

Position Duties

Seven years of experience in developing, managing, or evaluating health or social service programs; or in public health, public relations, social services, health services, health regulation, or administrative services; OR

Six years of full-time work experience in any field plus four years of experience in developing, managing, or evaluating health or social service programs; or in public health, public relations, social services, health services, health regulation, or administrative services; OR

A bachelor’s degree plus four years of experience in developing, managing, or evaluating health or social service programs; or in public health, public relations, social services, health services, health regulation, or administrative services; OR

An advanced degree or a Juris Doctorate plus three years of experience in developing, managing, or evaluating health or social service programs; or in public health, public relations, social services, health services, health regulation, or administrative services.

EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION:
Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as one year of experience towards the six years of full-time work experience in any field. The maximum substitution allowed is 120 semester hours which substitutes for a maximum of four years of experience in any field.

Minimum Qualifications

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

Other Qualifications

Job Duties:

• Manage Medicaid Quality Improvement and Population Health initiatives by coordinating data collection, reporting, and performance monitoring for fee-for-service and Medicaid Managed Care programs. 
• Develop, maintain, and oversee reporting processes, reporting inventories, dashboards, and standardized reporting procedures to ensure accurate, consistent, and timely program reporting. 
• Analyze program performance data and prepare routine and ad hoc reports that support executive decision-making, quality improvement efforts, and compliance with state and federal reporting requirements. 
• Collaborate with internal staff, managed care organizations, contractors, and external partners to improve data quality, reporting systems, and evidence-based policy development. 
• Oversee contracts and grant activities by monitoring deliverables, budgets, compliance, performance, and required documentation in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and departmental policies. 
• Monitor program budgets by reviewing financial reports, identifying discrepancies, recommending corrective actions, and assisting with the development and implementation of fiscal policies and budget plans. 
• Supervise professional staff by assigning work, establishing performance expectations, conducting evaluations, mentoring employees, and supporting the successful achievement of program goals and organizational priorities.

Position-Specific Details:
Location: Medical Vendor Administration / Quality Improvement and Innovations / East Baton Rouge Parish

Appointment Type: This position may be filled as a Probationary appointment, Promotional appointment, or Detail to Special Duty

Cost Center: 3052030601

Position Number(s): 187734

How To Apply:

No Civil Service test score is 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. 

* Information to support your eligibility for the position must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).  Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

For information on how to check your application status and understand status updates, please click HERE.

Contact Information:

Shambrielle Pooler

[email protected]

LA Department of Health (LDH)

Division of Human Resources

PO Box 4818

Baton Rouge, LA 70821

225-342-6477

This organization participates in E-verify, and for more information on E-verify, please contact DHS at 1-888-464-4218. 

LDH supports Louisiana’s commitment to being a State as a Model Employer (SAME) by promoting the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities. 

Information on the Louisiana Works, Louisiana Rehabilitation Services is available here.

LDH is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to recruit a highly productive and diverse workforce and will provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and prospective employees. Employment decisions shall be based strictly on merit and without regard to religious or political beliefs, sex, race, or any other non-merit factor.

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Agency Information

EmployerState of LouisianaAddress 1201 N 3rd St

Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70802 Phone(866) 783-5462
Website http://agency.governmentjobs.com/louisiana/default.cfm