What are the responsibilities and job description for the Managed Care Policy Administrator (Medicaid Health Systems Administrator 2) position at Ohio Department of Medicaid?
What You Will Do At ODM:
Office: Managed Care
Bureau: Policy & Program Development
Classification: Medicaid Health Systems Administrator 2 (PN: 20094621)
Job Overview:
As the Managed Care Policy Administrator in the Office of Managed Care, Ohio Department of Medicaid (ODM), your responsibilities may include:
Health Administration
Professional Skills: Attention to Detail, Collaboration,
Critical Thinking, Decision Making, Goal Setting, Managing Meetings, Organizing and Planning, Verbal Communication, Written Communication
Organization
Medicaid
Agency Contact Name and Information
HumanResources@medicaid.ohio.gov
Unposting Date
Feb 10, 2026, 11:59:00 PM
Work Location
Lazarus 4
Primary Location
United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus
Compensation
$43.09/hour
Schedule
Full-time
Work Hours
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Classified Indicator
Classified
Union
Exempt from Union
Primary Job Skill
Health Administration
Technical Skills
Health Administration
Professional Skills
Attention to Detail, Collaboration, Critical Thinking, Decision Making, Goal Setting, Managing Meetings, Organizing and Planning, Verbal Communication, Written Communication
Agency Overview
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:
Office: Managed Care
Bureau: Policy & Program Development
Classification: Medicaid Health Systems Administrator 2 (PN: 20094621)
Job Overview:
As the Managed Care Policy Administrator in the Office of Managed Care, Ohio Department of Medicaid (ODM), your responsibilities may include:
- Planning, managing, evaluating, and analyzing policies related to member and provider contracted deliverables in Medicaid Managed Care Programs
- Implementing Medicaid State Plan Amendment (SPA) and Ohio Administrative Code (OAC) rule changes, changes to managed care programs
- Communicating responsibility and obligation of managed care entities (MCEs) to individuals and other government agencies
- Developing policy, provider agreements and guidance memorandum
- Providing additional direction in the processing of provider agreements, administrative rules, state directed payments, and federal authorities
- Assisting in providing strategic oversight of policies and procedures governing Medicaid managed care
- Ensuring that managed care program policies and procedures comply with federal and state regulations by researching applicable regulations and working with appropriate ODM staff, federal and state agencies
- Assisting higher level administrators in development and coordination of overall programs relating to Medicaid health delivery systems and contacting managed care plans
- Formulating policy and recommends legislative and programmatic changes
- Or 24 months experience as a Medicaid Health Systems Administrator 1, 65295. Note: education & experience is to be commensurate with approved position description on file.
- Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.
Health Administration
Professional Skills: Attention to Detail, Collaboration,
Critical Thinking, Decision Making, Goal Setting, Managing Meetings, Organizing and Planning, Verbal Communication, Written Communication
Organization
Medicaid
Agency Contact Name and Information
HumanResources@medicaid.ohio.gov
Unposting Date
Feb 10, 2026, 11:59:00 PM
Work Location
Lazarus 4
Primary Location
United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus
Compensation
$43.09/hour
Schedule
Full-time
Work Hours
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Classified Indicator
Classified
Union
Exempt from Union
Primary Job Skill
Health Administration
Technical Skills
Health Administration
Professional Skills
Attention to Detail, Collaboration, Critical Thinking, Decision Making, Goal Setting, Managing Meetings, Organizing and Planning, Verbal Communication, Written Communication
Agency Overview
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.
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