STATE OF CONNECTICUT EXECUTIVE BRANCH JOBS

Social Services Medical Administration Manager

Recruitment #220204-2491MP-001

Introduction



Do you enjoy leading a team that can make an impact with health service programs in the State of CT? If so, we invite you to apply!

The State of Connecticut, Department of Social Services (DSS) is recruiting for Social Services Medical Administration Manager in the Integrated Care Unit for the Division of Health Services, located at 55 Farmington Avenue, Hartford, CT 06105. This opportunity is full-time, 40 hours per week, with a Monday through Friday schedule. The first shift hours are 8AM to 4:30 PM.

Discover the opportunity to:
  • Engage is a rewarding career
  • Thrive in an exciting fast paced environment
  • Provide support to a division that is passionate about the work we do
  • Make a difference in the public sector
  • Work together in a collaborative team environment
What’s in it for You – Leading Comprehensive Benefit Offerings:
  • Industry leading health benefits, including medical and dental coverage
  • Comprehensive pension plan and supplemental retirement offerings
  • Paid time off, including 12 paid holidays per year along with sick, vacation and personal leave accruals
  • Professional growth and development opportunities
  • Ability to serve the citizens of Connecticut
  • A healthy work life balance to all employees

Selection Plan

The Department of Social Services participates in the E-Verify system, which is a web-based system that allows enrolled employers to confirm the eligibility of their employees to work in the United States.

Interviews will be limited to candidates whose experience most closely meets the preferred qualifications, so please ensure that your application is complete and details your experience as outlined in this job posting. Please note: You will be unable to make revisions once you submit your application into the JobAps system. Applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.

The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.

At any point during the recruitment process, applicants may be required to submit additional documentation which support their qualification(s) for this position. These documents may include: a cover letter, resume, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the discretion of the hiring agency. Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications as indicated to apply for this position. In order to comply with Public Act 21-69, the State of Connecticut is no longer asking for resumes during the initial application process.

All application materials must be received by the recruiting agency by the time specified on the job opening for the position for which you are applying. Late applications may not be submitted and will not be considered. Exceptions are rare and limited to documented events that incapacitate a candidate during the entire duration of the job posting time period.  It is the candidate’s obligation and responsibility to request an exception and provide a legally recognized justification to accommodate such exception.  Requests should be made to DAS.SHRM@ct.gov.

This posting may require completion of additional referral questions (RQs). You can access these RQs via an email that will be sent to you after the posting's closing date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section). Your responses to these RQs must be submitted by the question's expiration date. Please regularly check your email and JobAps Personal Status Board for notifications. Please check your SPAM and/or Junk folders on a daily basis in the event an email provider places auto-notification emails in a user's spam.

Due to the large volume of applications received, we are unable to confirm receipt or status updates during the recruitment process. Please note that not all applicants will be contacted for interview and encouraged to apply for future postings.

Although applicants will receive correspondence via email, as a backup they are also encouraged to sign on to their Personal Status Board on a daily basis to monitor their status, view all emailed notices and complete tasks required in the recruitment process.

If you have any questions pertaining to this recruitment, please contact Jasmyn Raymond, Jasmyn.Raymond@ct.gov.

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In the Department of Social Services and Department of Developmental Services this class is accountable for managing the policy development and/or program implementation of agency health service programs provided through Medicaid.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Manages the staff and operations of a Medical Administration Operations, Policy Section or Waiver Policy and Enrollment Division; implements policies and/or programs for health care services; coordinates, plans and manages unit activities; formulates program goals and objectives; develops or assists in the development of related policy; interprets and administers pertinent laws; coordinates research, data analysis and program planning efforts; monitors, analyzes and evaluates policies and/or programs to determine cost-effectiveness and quality of service; evaluates staff; prepares or assists in budget preparation; maintains contacts with individuals both within and outside of the agency who might impact on program activities; act as agency contact with and represents the agency before hospitals, medical care providers, Federal and other State agencies, other operating units, agencies and outside officials; maintains liaison with federal and state agencies administering the Title XVIII and XIX programs; may implement and monitor contracts with providers of medical services in the community; performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

Considerable knowledge of policy, regulations and laws applicable to medical care administration; considerable knowledge of public health programs and administration; considerable knowledge of federal and state medical care programs; considerable knowledge of relevant agency policies and procedures; considerable knowledge of and ability to apply management principles and techniques; considerable knowledge of relevant State and Federal laws, statutes and regulations; considerable interpersonal skills; considerable oral and written communication skills.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Nine (9) years of experience in the health services field involving the administration, planning or coordination of health care programs.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE

One (1) year of the General Experience must have been in a managerial, supervisory or consultative capacity with programmatic and administrative responsibility for a statewide health care program.

Note:

DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES: For State Employees this is interpreted at the level of Health Program Supervisor, Pharmacy Consultant, Planning Specialist, Public Assistance Consultant or Supervising Nurse Consultant.

DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES: For State Employees this is interpreted at the level of Developmental Services Program Manager or Developmental Services Supervisor of Case Management.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED

1. College training may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equalling one-half year of experience to a maximum of four (4) years for a Bachelor's degree.
2. A Master's degree in Public Health, Health Care Administration or a closely related field may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preference will be given to candidates with the following experience:
  • Detailed knowledge and work experience in the Husky Health Medicaid program.
  • Understanding a medical program, medical service delivery, and the needs of medical providers.
  • With Contract management, contractor oversight and performance-based contracts.
  • Developing, implementing and managing health equity initiatives.
  • Resolving and mediating member complaints and staff conflicts.
  • Collaborating with multiple state agencies, external contractors, and internal divisions.
  • Analyzing and interpreting data reports.
  • With Microsoft Office Suite, such as PowerPoint, Excel and Word.
  • With value based contracting.
  • Conducting presentations, speaking publicly. 
  • Managing contracts in excess of $10 million.

Conclusion

AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.