What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quality & Network Senior Manger position at Kansas Department of Health and Environment?
Job Posting
Important Recruitment Information for this vacancy
Job Posting closes: April 06, 2025
Required documents uploaded by: April 06, 2025
Kansas Department of Health and Environment:
Our agency is led by Secretary Janet Stanek, who was appointed by Gov. Kelly in Dec 2021. KDHE is comprised of three divisions: Public Health, Environment, and Health Care Finance (which includes the State’s Medicaid program, KanCare). We are the only agency in the nation to have these three entities under one roof which allows us to take a holistic approach to improving and protecting the health and well-being of all Kansans.
About The Position
Who can apply: External (Open to Anyone)
Classified/Unclassified Service: Unclassified
Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-time
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm (Flexible schedules available)
Eligible to Receive Benefits: Yes
Veterans' Preference Eligible: Yes
Compensation:
Comprehensive medical, mental, dental, vision, and additional coverage
Sick & Vacation leave
Work-Life Balance programs: parental leave, military leave, jury leave, funeral leave
Paid State Holidays (designated by the Governor annually)
Fitness Centers in select locations
Employee discounts with the STAR Program
Retirement And Deferred Compensation Programs
Visit the Employee Benefits page for more information…
Position Summary & Responsibilities
Position Summary:
The position (K0241490)
Must live within 1–2-hour travel time from/to Topeka, KS. This position must work in the office as determined by the Director.
Leads and directs Quality Program Management staff, EQR staff and data staff. Collaborates with KDHE, KDADS, the EQRO and MCO staff, as well as other external stakeholders. Manages and develops quality and outcome measurement strategies, processes and tools. Assists with oversight of KDHE’s monitoring and assists with federal reporting regarding the KanCare program.
Leads and directs staff responsible for the Network Adequacy program to monitor MCO compliance with time and distance requirements within the KanCare program. Management of Network Adequacy consists of ensuring the MCOs are following federal requirements and requirements in the KanCare contract. Provide oversight of the creation, updates, and completion of the program by reviewing and approving all proposed updates and reports submitted by the MCOs. Responsible for updating and making changes to the program as necessary to make sure the KanCare program is successful.
Job Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:
This position is the main contact and is responsible for the management of the EQRO contract, with approval from the Director. This includes interacting with multiple information sources (i.e. CMS Medicaid regulations, State Quality Strategy, MCO Contracts, State Special Terms and Conditions, and State Request for Proposal). Responsible for extracting key information and outcomes from EQRO reports and disseminating it throughout the agency. This could include sharing with the data team for other reporting and/or dashboards.
Qualifications
Name: Tracey Benson
Email: Tracey.N.Benson@ks.gov
Mailing Address: 1000 SW Jackson St. Suite 580 Topeka, KS 66612
Job Application Process
Required Documents For This Application To Be Complete
Upload these on the Careers - My Job Applications page
Transcripts
DD214 (if you are claiming Veteran’s Preference)
Upload these on the Attachments step in your Job Application
How To Claim Veterans Preference
Veterans' Preference Eligible (VPE): Former military personnel or their spouse that have been verified as a "veteran"; under K.S.A. 73-201 will receive an interview if they meet the minimum competency factors of the position. The veterans' preference laws do not guarantee the veteran a job. Positions are filled with the best qualified candidate as determine by the hiring manager.
Learn more about claiming Veteran’s Preference
How To Claim Disability Hiring Preference
Applicants that have physical, cognitive and/or mental disabilities may claim an employment preference when applying for positions. If they are qualified to meet the performance standards of the position, with or without a reasonable accommodation, they will receive an interview for the position. The preference does not guarantee an applicant the job, as positions are filled with the best qualified candidate as determined by the hiring manager.
Learn more about claiming Disability Hiring Preference
PLEASE NOTE: The documentation verifying a person's eligibility for use of this preference should not be sent along with other application materials to the hiring agency but should be sent directly to OPS. These documents should be sent either by fax to (785)296-7712, scanned and emailed to Gustavo.Victoriano@ks.gov, or can be mailed/delivered in person to:
ATTN: Disability Hiring Preference Coordinator
Office of Personnel Services
Landon State Office Building
900 SW Jackson, Rm 401
Topeka, KS 66612
Equal Employment Opportunity
The State of Kansas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion as essential elements that create and foster a welcoming workplace. All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, political affiliation, disability or any other factor unrelated to the essential functions of the job.
If you wish to identify yourself as a qualified person with a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act and would like to request an accommodation, please address the request to the agency recruiter.
Important Recruitment Information for this vacancy
Job Posting closes: April 06, 2025
Required documents uploaded by: April 06, 2025
Kansas Department of Health and Environment:
Our agency is led by Secretary Janet Stanek, who was appointed by Gov. Kelly in Dec 2021. KDHE is comprised of three divisions: Public Health, Environment, and Health Care Finance (which includes the State’s Medicaid program, KanCare). We are the only agency in the nation to have these three entities under one roof which allows us to take a holistic approach to improving and protecting the health and well-being of all Kansans.
About The Position
Who can apply: External (Open to Anyone)
Classified/Unclassified Service: Unclassified
Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-time
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm (Flexible schedules available)
Eligible to Receive Benefits: Yes
Veterans' Preference Eligible: Yes
Compensation:
- Hourly Pay Range: $33.55-$37.00
- Salary can vary depending upon education, experience, or qualifications.
Comprehensive medical, mental, dental, vision, and additional coverage
Sick & Vacation leave
Work-Life Balance programs: parental leave, military leave, jury leave, funeral leave
Paid State Holidays (designated by the Governor annually)
Fitness Centers in select locations
Employee discounts with the STAR Program
Retirement And Deferred Compensation Programs
Visit the Employee Benefits page for more information…
Position Summary & Responsibilities
Position Summary:
The position (K0241490)
Must live within 1–2-hour travel time from/to Topeka, KS. This position must work in the office as determined by the Director.
Leads and directs Quality Program Management staff, EQR staff and data staff. Collaborates with KDHE, KDADS, the EQRO and MCO staff, as well as other external stakeholders. Manages and develops quality and outcome measurement strategies, processes and tools. Assists with oversight of KDHE’s monitoring and assists with federal reporting regarding the KanCare program.
Leads and directs staff responsible for the Network Adequacy program to monitor MCO compliance with time and distance requirements within the KanCare program. Management of Network Adequacy consists of ensuring the MCOs are following federal requirements and requirements in the KanCare contract. Provide oversight of the creation, updates, and completion of the program by reviewing and approving all proposed updates and reports submitted by the MCOs. Responsible for updating and making changes to the program as necessary to make sure the KanCare program is successful.
Job Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:
This position is the main contact and is responsible for the management of the EQRO contract, with approval from the Director. This includes interacting with multiple information sources (i.e. CMS Medicaid regulations, State Quality Strategy, MCO Contracts, State Special Terms and Conditions, and State Request for Proposal). Responsible for extracting key information and outcomes from EQRO reports and disseminating it throughout the agency. This could include sharing with the data team for other reporting and/or dashboards.
Qualifications
- Education:
- High School, GED
- Licensing & Certification:
- Valid Driver's License - Incumbent is required to have and maintain a valid driver's license when operating a state vehicle, a private vehicle, or a rental vehicle for the benefit of the State
- Minimum Qualifications:
- Two years of experience in a health care environment or related setting supervising audit and quality assurance functions, EQR activities like calculating HEDIS measures, participating in performance improvement project analysis, or working with network adequacy requirements. Education may be substituted for experience as determined relevant by the agency
- Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access
- Proofreading, editing, attention to detail
- Knowledgeable in analyzing statutes and regulations and providing guidance on such
- Analyze data and present clearly and concisely
- Experience with statistics, strong mathematical background
- Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree – Any field
- Experience communicating with Federal agencies and personnel
- Previous Medicaid experience
- Experience auditing and writing analysis papers
- EQRO activity experience
Name: Tracey Benson
Email: Tracey.N.Benson@ks.gov
Mailing Address: 1000 SW Jackson St. Suite 580 Topeka, KS 66612
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- Complete or update your contact information on the Careers> My Contact Information page. *This information is included on all your job applications.
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Required Documents For This Application To Be Complete
Upload these on the Careers - My Job Applications page
Transcripts
DD214 (if you are claiming Veteran’s Preference)
Upload these on the Attachments step in your Job Application
- Resume
- Cover Letter
How To Claim Veterans Preference
Veterans' Preference Eligible (VPE): Former military personnel or their spouse that have been verified as a "veteran"; under K.S.A. 73-201 will receive an interview if they meet the minimum competency factors of the position. The veterans' preference laws do not guarantee the veteran a job. Positions are filled with the best qualified candidate as determine by the hiring manager.
Learn more about claiming Veteran’s Preference
How To Claim Disability Hiring Preference
Applicants that have physical, cognitive and/or mental disabilities may claim an employment preference when applying for positions. If they are qualified to meet the performance standards of the position, with or without a reasonable accommodation, they will receive an interview for the position. The preference does not guarantee an applicant the job, as positions are filled with the best qualified candidate as determined by the hiring manager.
Learn more about claiming Disability Hiring Preference
PLEASE NOTE: The documentation verifying a person's eligibility for use of this preference should not be sent along with other application materials to the hiring agency but should be sent directly to OPS. These documents should be sent either by fax to (785)296-7712, scanned and emailed to Gustavo.Victoriano@ks.gov, or can be mailed/delivered in person to:
ATTN: Disability Hiring Preference Coordinator
Office of Personnel Services
Landon State Office Building
900 SW Jackson, Rm 401
Topeka, KS 66612
Equal Employment Opportunity
The State of Kansas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion as essential elements that create and foster a welcoming workplace. All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, political affiliation, disability or any other factor unrelated to the essential functions of the job.
If you wish to identify yourself as a qualified person with a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act and would like to request an accommodation, please address the request to the agency recruiter.
Salary : $34 - $37
