Medicaid Operations Administrator

Overview

The Agency of Human Services is seeking a qualified, dedicated person to join our Health Information Exchange Unit as a Medicaid Operations Administrator. The focus of this role will be to aid in the implementation, development, and administration of the Medicaid Data Aggregation and Access Program (MDAAP). The goal of the MDAAP program is to incentivize home and community-based service providers to electronically collect and exchange health data to support care coordination and population health management. The initial focus of the program is on long-term care, mental health, and substance use disorder treatment providers that predominantly serve the Medicaid population.

Who May Apply

This position, Medicaid Operations Administrator (Job Requisition #47829), is open to all State employees and external applicants.
If you would like more information about this position, please contact kristin.kellett@vermont.gov.
Resumes will not be accepted via e-mail. You must apply online to be considered.
Please note that multiple positions in the same work location may be filled from this job posting.

AHS BACKGROUND CHECKS: Candidates must pass any level of background investigation applicable to the position. In accordance with AHS Policy 4.02, Hiring Standards, Vermont and/or national criminal record checks, as well as DMV and adult and child abuse registry checks, as appropriate to the position under recruitment, will be conducted on candidates, with the exception of those who are current classified state employees seeking transfer, promotion or demotion into an AHS classified position or are persons exercising re-employment (RIF) rights.

Environmental Factors

Duties are performed largely in standard office setting but with predictable need for field travel for which private means of transportation must be available. The role may require performance of duties outside of the normal workday and workweek. Interaction with state and federal officials is frequent. Meetings with providers, fiscal agent, and interested publics may illicit strong feelings and create stressful situations.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree AND four (4) years or more at or above a technical or professional level in health, welfare, mental health, or social services INCLUDING one (1) year or more of supervisory experience in any field.

OR

Master's degree work in a human services or administration field AND two (2) years or more at or above a technical or professional level in health, welfare, mental health, or social services INCLUDING one (1) year or more of supervisory experience in any field.

OR

Two years of full-time college coursework OR associate's degree AND six (6) years or more at or above a technical or professional level in health, welfare, mental health, or social services INCLUDING one (1) year or more of supervisory experience in any field.

OR

High School diploma or equivalent AND eight (8) years or more at or above a technical or professional level in health, welfare, mental health, or social services INCLUDING one (1) year or more of supervisory experience in any field.

Preferred Qualifications

College degree in the areas of human services, business administration or public administration.

Total Compensation

As a State employee you are offered a great career opportunity, but it's more than a paycheck. The State's total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits that are worth about 30% of your total compensation, including:

• 80% State paid medical premium
• Dental Plan at no cost for employees and their families
• Flexible Spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
• Two ways to save for your retirement: A State defined benefit pension plan and a deferred compensation 457(b) plan
• Work/Life balance: 11 paid holidays each year and a generous leave plan; many jobs also allow for a flexible schedule
• Low cost group life insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Incentive-based Wellness Program
• Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

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Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of Vermont celebrates diversity, and is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and meaningful inclusion that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The State does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, membership in an employee organization, family medical history or genetic information, or family or parental status. The State’s employment decisions are merit-based. Retaliatory adverse employment actions by the State are forbidden.