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 / Program Operations and Compliance / East Baton Rouge Parish
 
Announcement Number: MVA/SP/207124

Cost Center: 3052020600

Position Number: 50349448

This vacancy is being announced as a Classified position and may be filled as a Probationary or Promotional appointment.

No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.

Desired Qualifications: Candidate possessing a legal background, and/or experience managing contracts preferred, but not required.

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 will NOT populate 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:
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.

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.

Administers and manages enrollment of Medicaid providers for all Medicaid programs statewide; directs overall goals and objectives.

Plans, coordinates, and controls a medium size or moderately complex statewide program.

Plans, develops, implements and monitors comprehensive Medicaid program policies.

Conducts and directs studies and special projects pertaining to the programs assigned.

Analyzes the impact of federal, state, and local legislation; advises agency officials; prepares position statements; presents testimony at hearings; writes legislation.

Reviews and analyzes complex data and system reports to ensure compliance with program regulations.

Administers the day-to-day operational functions of the Medicaid fee for service programs. Assures that program policy and procedures are properly applies in accordance with federal and state laws and regulations.

Develops and writes agency rules and regulations governing the administration of all supervised Medicaid programs and submit them for publishing in the official state publication in accordance with the requirements of the Administrative Procedures Act.

Implements Medicaid regulations directing provider participation standards and recipient benefits. Analyzes multi-mullion dollar Medicaid claim data and project the fiscal impact for budget forecasting.

Identifies, verifies and analyzes the various revenue sources for the program. Determines and/or confirms match requirements. Monitors availability of revenue sources and promptly identifies existing or potential financing problems.