Medicaid Safety Net Policy Manager

Do you have experience developing, implementing, and providing oversight of policies and programs at the community, state, and/or national level that promote equity and inclusion and reduce disparities? Are you passionate about working with safety net clinics to shape policies and programs and advocating with and for the communities and individuals they serve? We look forward to hearing from you!

Work Location: Salem/Marion or Portland/Multnomah; hybrid position

What you will do!

This management level position will make recommendations and execute strategic objectives and plans set forth by administrators and agency leadership. This manager will be accountable for operationalizing safety net clinic Medicaid policy including, but not limited to, robust ongoing planning and implementation of new authorities under the HB 4002 (2024).

The position will ensure the programs are operated in compliance with federal and state regulations. They will assign work, coach, and manage direct reports. In regard to HB 4002, this position will work with Health Policy and Analytics and Behavioral Health Divisions to move the CCBCH program to a sustained, statewide program with CMS.

OHA values service excellence, leadership, integrity, health equity and partnership and has a strategic goal to end all health inequities by 2030.

What's in it for you?

• We offer exceptional medical, vision and dental benefits packages.
• Paid Leave Days:
  • 11 paid holidays each year
  • 3 additional paid "Personal Business Days" each year
  • 8 hours of paid sick leave accumulated every month
  • Progressive vacation leave accrual with increases every 5 years
• Pension and retirement programs
• Optional benefits include short-term disability, long-term disability, deferred compensation savings program, and flexible spending accounts for health care and childcare expenses.

Salary Range: $6,901 - $10,674 / month

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

Minimum Qualifications

Six years of supervision, management, or progressively related experience; OR three years of related experience and a Bachelor’s degree in a related field such as Public Health.

Desired Attributes

• Preference may be given for the ability to read, write, speak and interpret English and one of the 5 most common languages in Oregon other than English (Spanish, Vietnamese, Chinese, Russian, and Korean) with full proficiency in a culturally humble manner.
• Experience developing, implementing policies and programs at the community, state, and/or national level that promote equity and inclusion and address systemic health disparities, with an emphasis on integrating the voice of consumers with lived experience.
• Knowledge of health services delivery systems, particularly the Oregon Health Plan/ Medicaid Administration in Oregon, and experience in working with Community Mental Health Programs, Behavioral Health Service Providers, Coordinated Care Organizations or other managed care entities and their leadership to guide operations and policies.
• Experience in working with safety net clinics, shaping policies, programs or operations, and advocating with and for the communities and individuals they serve.
• Knowledge about contracts/interagency agreement administration, procurement, and project management within the context of Oregon state government (e.g. OHA/ODHS) or other complex health services delivery organizations.
• Familiarity with varying funding streams for statewide and community investment and value-based payment mechanisms.
• Specific knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, leadership technique, iterative design, and improvement science.
• Demonstrated project management experience, including ability to effectively manage multiple project timelines, contracts, plans, and deliverables.
• Experience using a wide variety of research and evaluation methods, including quantitative, qualitative and mixed methods; experience with health outcomes research, healthcare delivery systems research, or experience using healthcare expenditure, utilization, and quality assurance data in developing and presenting reports preferred.
• Strong communication skills across a variety of forms that demonstrate the ability to facilitate appreciative inquiry, foster trust and transparency, and promote human-centered change management.

How to apply:

Complete the online application at oregonjobs.org using job number REQ-154744

Deadline: 5/2/2024

The Oregon Health Authority is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer committed to work force diversity and anti-racism.

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