Deputy Director Of Eligibility (Medicaid Deputy Director)
Deputy Director Of Eligibility (Medicaid Deputy Director)
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About this Job
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.
Learn more about Louisiana Department of Health
The Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) is seeking a dynamic Medicaid Deputy Director to play a pivotal leadership role in one of the largest and most impactful healthcare programs in the state. With an annual budget of $16 billion nearly 1500 staff and contractors and programs that touch the lives of millions this position offers the opportunity to make a lasting impact on the health and well-being of Louisianas most vulnerable populations.
As Deputy Director you will oversee the Medicaid Eligibility Division and Louisiana Childrens Health Insurance Program (LaCHIP) ensuring access to essential medical services for families and children across the state. You will lead high-level operations manage senior program managers and collaborate closely with state and federal partners to navigate complex healthcare policies and regulations.
If you are a visionary leader with a passion for public service healthcare access and strategic program management this is your chance to help drive meaningful change and advance the mission of LDH.
Minimum Qualifications
Three years of the required experience for the following minimum qualifications must have been at the supervisory level or above:
Nine 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 six 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 bachelors degree plus six 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 five 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.Job Specification
The official job specifications for this role as defined by the State Civil Service can be found here.
Job Duties and Other Information
Job Duties:
- Leads and oversees the Eligibility Field Operations (EFO) and Eligibility Program Operations (EPO) Sections ensuring efficient management of Medicaid applications renewals appeals policy procedures training and customer service statewide.
- Develops and implements administrative and operational plans to ensure compliance with complex state and federal regulations governing more than 30 Medicaid programs.
- Supervises senior managers and staff setting performance goals conducting evaluations and making key personnel decisions including hiring disciplinary actions and grievance resolution.
- Directs program reviews and quality assurance efforts to monitor effectiveness ensure program integrity reduce error rates and safeguard federal funding.
- Provides oversight of contracted services including training quality control and Payment Error Rate Measurement (PERM) reviews while reviewing expenditures and deliverables.
- Advises LDH leadership and collaborates with state and national partners on Medicaid/SCHIP policies program changes and best practices to improve efficiency and outcomes.
- Monitors and evaluates Medicaid eligibility systems identifying deficiencies and coordinating improvements to ensure compliance with state and federal requirements.
- Represents LDH in high-level meetings and legislative committees presenting policy positions program impacts and testimony on Medicaid eligibility and operations.
Position-Specific Details:Location:Medical Vendor Administration / Region 2 / East Baton Rouge Parish
Appointment Type:Probationary appointment Promotional appointment Detail to Special Duty
Cost Center:305-2010100
Position Number(s):149485
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 notbe accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
Contact Information:
Paula JacksonLA Department of Health (LDH)
Division of Human Resources
PO Box 4818Baton Rouge LA 70821
This organization participates in E-verify and for more information on E-verify please contact DHS at 1-.LDH supports Louisianas commitment to being a State as a Model Employer (SAME) by promoting the recruitment hiring and retention of individuals with disabilities.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Unclear
