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Medicaid Medical Director

State of Iowa - Executive Branch
Des Moines, IA Full Time
POSTED ON 2/19/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/18/2025

The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Division of Medicaid, is seeking a Medicaid Medical Director to join our team!

The Medical Director will work with both the Medicaid and Hawk-I programs. Working under the direction of the State Medicaid Administrator, the Medicaid Medical Director acts as a key leadership partner in network development, product design, strategic planning, regulatory compliance, policy development and policy review. The Medicaid Medical Director will provide leadership and consultation to State Medicaid staff and Iowa Medicaid contractors related to medical policy. The Medicaid Medical Director will serve as a consultant to other divisions within the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services.

Requirements of the position :

  • Must be able to pass a Level 2 background check.
  • Medical Doctor (M.D.) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) is required.

Benefits

Working for the State of Iowa comes with its perks. In addition to a competitive salary, you'll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being and professional growth :

  • Health, Dental, and Vision Coverage : Health and dental insurance packages to keep you and your family healthy at a low cost with outstanding coverage!
  • Paid Time Off : Take time to recharge with paid time off, including vacation (96 hours / year to begin, increasing with years of service), sick leave (144 hours / year), and paid holidays (9 days / year).
  • Retirement Plans : Participate in retirement plans such as IPERS (employees contribute 6.29% and the State of Iowa contributes 9.44%) as well as our Retirement Investors Club (RIC), Employer Sponsored Retirement Plan (the State of Iowa matches dollar for dollar up to $75 / month).
  • Flexible Spending Accounts : Take advantage of flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care expenses.
  • Insurance Coverage : Benefit from life insurance and free long-term disability insurance for added peace of mind.
  • Employee Assistance Program : Access resources and support through our Employee Assistance Program for personal and professional challenges.
  • Employee Discount Programs : Enjoy discounts on a variety of goods and services through our employee discount programs.
  • For additional information on benefits click here .

    Background Checks

    Applicants will be required to complete a background check to be considered for this position.

    The State of Iowa is an EEO / AA Employer

    HHS values those with “lived experience” and encourages adults who were fostered as youth, foster parents, and / or parents who were in the DHS system to apply. Minorities, women, persons with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply (Hearing and Speech Impaired – Relay Iowa 1-800-735-2942 TDD).

    Our agency uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.dhs.gov / E-Verify .

    This is a non-merit position with Health & Human Services - Medicaid . Candidates must follow the instructions in the "To Apply" section.

    Positions in this class are exempt from the screening and referral requirements of the Iowa Department of Administrative Services - Human Resources Enterprise. Graduation from an accredited school of medicine, completion of an internship program and licensure as a physician by the State of Iowa.

    For additional information, please click on this link to view the job description .

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