Federally Qualified Health Centers and Rural Health Clinics Policy Analyst

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 ensuring equitable access and high quality health care services and supports to underserved areas or populations? We look forward to hearing from you!

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

What you will do!

The primary purpose of this position is to provide policy advice to senior management on administering medical assistance programs that affect Oregonians with low incomes and approximately 57,000 providers of services. This position develops regulatory policy, standards and procedures to operationalize the various complex components of medical assistance programs; in doing so, this position must consider services to clients, impact on access to services, program effectiveness and cost containment.

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 for you and your qualified family members, with very low monthly out-of-pocket costs. Try this free virtual benefits counselor by clicking here: https://www.oregon.gov/oha/pebb/pages/alex.aspx
• 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.
• Click here to learn more about State of Oregon benefits.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

Minimum Qualifications

Any combination of experience and education equivalent to seven years professional-level evaluative, analytical and planning work.

Example:

A Bachelor's Degree in Business or Public Administration, Behavioral or Social Sciences, Finance, Political Science or any degree demonstrating the capacity for the knowledge and skills; and four years professional-level evaluative, analytical and planning work.

Desired Attributes

• Experience developing, implementing policies and programs at the community, state, and/or national level.
• Knowledge of health services delivery systems, particularly the Oregon Health Plan/ Medicaid administration in Oregon.
• Experience interpreting, applying and enforcing relevant federal and state Medicaid laws and regulations, including Medicaid Managed Care regulations.
• Knowledge and experience with Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) waiver and demonstration projects.
• Knowledge about contracts/interagency agreement administration, procurement, and project management.
• Specific knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, leadership technique, iterative design, and improvement science.
• Experience and knowledge of quality improvement methodologies and metrics within the context of health policy, health systems, and health care delivery settings.
• Demonstrated project management experience, including ability to effectively manage multiple project timelines, contracts, plans, and deliverables.
• Strong communication skills across a variety of forms.
• Ability to demonstrate advanced Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook skillset; and skilled use of collaboration tools such as Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, and
• Demonstrates skills in the following areas:
• Community and Partner Engagement
• Contract Administration
• Data Synthesis, Analysis and Reporting
• Legislative Coordination
• Performance / Process / Quality Improvement
• Policy Advisement
• Program Design, Implementation, and Evaluation
• Project Management
• Strong Oral and Written Communication
• Systems and Organizational Improvement
• Expert level Technical Assistance

How to apply:

Complete the online application at oregonjobs.org using job number REQ-157051

Application Deadline: 05/26/2024

Salary Range: $5747 - $8831

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