Policy Manager - 00061270

 

The Georgia Department of Community Health (DCH) is one of Georgia's four health agencies serving the state's growing population of over 10 million people. DCH serves as the lead agency for Medicaid, oversees the State Health Benefit Plan (SHBP) and Healthcare Facility Regulation, impacting one in four Georgians.

 

Through effective planning, purchasing and oversight, DCH provides access to affordable, quality health care to millions of Georgians, including some of the state's most vulnerable and under-served populations. Six enterprise offices support the work of the agency’s three program divisions. DCH employees are based in Atlanta, Cordele and across the state. 

 

DCH is committed to providing superior Customer Service and Communication, embracing Teamwork and fostering Accountability to ensure that our internal and external customers and stakeholders feel included, respected, engaged and secure.  

The Department of Community Health is seeking qualified candidates of a Policy Manager position with the Policy, Compliance and Operations Unit of the Medical Assistance Plans (Medicaid) Division. The Policy Manager will provide oversight for Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) program and Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) training.  This is a hybrid position that requires in-office and remote work with the approval of the supervisor. The days and frequency in the office can change at any time during employment based on the business needs of the organization.

Policy Manager shall perform a variety of duties, including but not limited to, providing advice and strategies regarding Medical Assistance Plans policies, conducting research on a variety of matters including policy and regulatory compliance, and serving as the liaison for external and internal customers.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Provides oversight for Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) program and Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) training.
• Lead the development, drafting and revision of PACE policies and procedures.
• Coordinate the roll-out of new policies across the organization.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.
• Reviews/manages contracts and ensures compliance with Medicaid Policy
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

Bachelor's degree in operations management, business administration, or a related field which includes two (2) years in a managerial or supervisory role or six (6) years of related professional experience which includes two (2) years in a managerial or supervisory role. 

Note: An equivalent combination of knowledge, education, job or intern experience, training, or certifications that provides the necessary knowledge and skills to successfully perform the job at the level listed may be substituted year-over-year.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong background in Healthcare, Public Administration, or other health-related field
• Knowledge and understanding of Medicaid and CMS policies and regulations 
• Significant experience with administrative hearings
• Significant Medicaid and audit experience 
• Demonstrated strategic mindset to understand legal decisions’ impacts to the agency 

EARN MORE THAN A SALARY! In addition to a competitive salary, the Georgia Department of Community Health offers a generous benefits package, which includes employee retirement plan; paid holidays annually; vacation and sick leave; health, dental, vision, legal, disability, accidental death and dismemberment, health and child care spending account.

 

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e-mail. All qualified applicants will be considered, but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for next steps in the selection process. Applicants who are not selected will not receive notification. 

 

THIS POSITION IS SUBJECT TO CLOSE AT ANY TIME ONCE A SATISFACTORY APPLICANT POOL HAS BEEN IDENTIFIED. APPLICATIONS WITHOUT WORK EXPERIENCE LISTED WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. CURRENT GEORGIA STATE GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES WILL BE SUBJECT TO STATE PERSONNEL BOARD (SPB) RULE PROVISIONS. THE POSITION MAY BE FILLED AT A LOWER OR HIGHER POSITION LEVEL.

 

This position is unclassified and employment is at-will. Candidates for this position are subject to a background history and reference check. For more information about this jobcontact: : http://dch.ga.gov

Salary : $47,983 - $66,350