Health Research & Quality Program Administrator (Program Administrator

Completion of undergraduate core program in business administration, management science or public administration; 2 yrs. trg. or 2 yrs. exp. in supervisory, administrative &/or managerial position.

-Or completion of undergraduate core program in academic field commensurate with program area to be assigned per approved Position Description on file; 2 yrs. trg. or 2 yrs. exp. in supervisory, administrative &/or managerial position or staff position involving planning, research &/or policy/procedure development.

-Or 4 yrs. trg. or 4 yrs. exp. in business administration management science or public administration.

-Or 1 yr. exp. as Program Administrator 1, 63122.

-Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above

Job Skills: Program Management

Technical Skills: Program Management

Professional Skills: Critical Thinking, Collaboration, Attention to Detail, Goal Setting, Verbal Communication, Written Communication

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:

Medical Coverage

Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period

Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year

Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave

Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)

Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)

*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

Supplemental Information:

Compensation is as listed on the posting unless required by legislation or union contract.

This position is unclassified per 124.11 (A) (9), Ohio Revised Code.

Travel required, as needed. Must provide own transportation. Or, in order to operate a state vehicle, you must have a valid driver's license from state of residence.

Resumes and/or attachments are not reviewed. Therefore, please provide detail in the work experience section of your application.

What You Will Do At ODM:

Office\: Health Innovation & Quality

Bureau: Health Research & Quality

Classification\: Program Administrator 2 (PN 20047427)

Job Overview:

The Ohio Department of Medicaid (ODM), Office of Health Innovation & Quality is recruiting for a Program Administrator to assist Medicaid Health Systems Administrators within its Bureau of Health Research and Quality. In this position you will perform the following job duties\:

Act for administrator by responding to inquiries from Managed Care Plans, other state agencies or advocacy organizations related to bureau projects (e.g., health outcomes improvement; healthcare research), programs and meetings

Develop quality performance measures for bureau health services projects

Manage timely updates of bureau milestones using bureau’s assignment tracker

Develop tracking and quality assurance sign-off system to manage bureau’s external communications

Ensure incoming and outgoing vendor reports are accurately and timely routed to appropriate bureau staff

Conduct staff meetings on bureau projects to assess progress, resource allocation, and document organization

Serve as a resource to bureau staff

Preferred qualifications include expert skill level in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint with experience in a virtual business communication platform such as Microsoft Teams.

The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.

About Us:

Investing in opportunities for Ohioans that work for every person and every family in every corner of our state is at the hallmark of Governor DeWine’s agenda for Ohio’s future. To ensure Ohio is “the best place to live, work, raise and family and start a business,” we must have strong schools, a great quality of life, and compassion for those who need our help.

Ohio Department of Medicaid plays a unique and necessary role in supporting the governor’s vision. As the single state Medicaid agency responsible for administering high-quality, person-centric healthcare, the department is committed to supporting the health and wellbeing of nearly one in every four Ohioans served. We do so by:

• Delivering a personalized care experience to more than three million people served.

• Improving care for children and adults with complex behavioral health needs.

• Working collectively with our partners and providers to measurably strengthen wellness and health outcomes.

• Streamlining administrative burdens so doctors and healthcare providers have more time for patient care.

• Ensuring financial transparency and operational accountability across all Medicaid programs and services.