Children and Family Medicaid Quality Improvement 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 for children and youth, and the providers who serve them? We look forward to hearing from you!

This posting will be used to fill one (1) permanent, full-time position. The position is classified and is represented by a union. 

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

What you will do!

The position monitors EPSDT program outcomes with an emphasis on Race, Ethnicity, Language and Disability (REALD) and Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity (SOGI) indicators and addressing disparities in access and quality of services. This position provides recommendations for program improvement and to the EPSDT Team Lead, EPSDT Project Manager, and Medicaid Programs managers and leads improvement activities for the program. The position will listen to and understand community voice and operationalize community priorities for these programs to the greatest degree possible. In doing so, this position will consider services to clients, impact on access to services, quality of 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?

• Salary Range: $5,747 - $8,831
• We offer exceptional medical, vision and dental benefits packages for you 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 or education equivalent to seven years of experience coordinating or administering a program.

NOTE:

A degree in Business or Public Administration, Behavioral or Social Sciences, or a degree related to the agency program will substitute for some required experience:

• An Associate’s Degree is equal to 18 months of experience.
• A Bachelor's Degree is equal to three years of experience.
• A Master’s Degree is equal to four years of experience.
• A Doctorate Degree is equal to five years of experience.

Desired Attributes

• 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.

• Knowledge and experience of the legislative process and government finance, specifically reviewing, interpreting and analyzing legislative concepts and legislative bills.
• 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.

• 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-163174

 Application Deadline: 08/18/2024