68046476 - ASST DEP SEC FOR MEDICAID POLICY & QUAL

Requisition No: 838764 

Agency: Agency for Health Care Administration

Working Title: 68046476 - ASST DEP SEC FOR MEDICAID POLICY & QUAL

 Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 68046476 

Salary:  $5,479.27 - $6,248.50 Biweekly 

Posting Closing Date: 10/17/2024 

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Agency Overview:

The Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) is Florida's chief health policy and planning entity. The Agency is responsible for administering the Florida Medicaid program, the licensure and regulation of nearly 50,000 health care facilities, and empowering consumers through health care transparency initiatives.

Under the direction of the Agency Secretary, AHCA is focused on advancing Governor DeSantis’ vision for Florida’s health care system to be the most cost-effective, transparent, and high-quality health care system in the nation. Current Agency initiatives include implementing Florida’s groundbreaking Canadian Prescription Drug Importation Program, overhauling Florida’s healthcare technological ecosystem, and increasing insight in the cost of health care services.

The Medicaid program provides low-income families and individuals with access to health care.  If you have a desire to use your talent and skills at an organization that provides critical services to millions of individuals and families across the state, AHCA invites you to apply to become an essential member of our team. As one of Florida’s leading state agencies, AHCA’s diverse workforce community of more than 1,400 employees is proud of its efforts to serve the people of Florida.

Agency Objectives:

HIGH QUALITY

Emphasizing quality in all that we do to improve health outcomes, always putting the individual first.

TRANSPARENT

Supporting initiatives that promote transparency and empower consumers in making well informed healthcare decisions.

COST-EFFECTIVE

Leveraging Florida’s buying power in delivering high quality care at the lowest cost to taxpayers.

Position Overview:

This is an exciting opportunity to help shape the quality of health care in Florida. We are seeking to hire an Assistant Deputy Secretary for Medicaid Policy and Quality who desires to work to enhance the delivery of health care services through the Florida Medicaid Program.  This position requires a candidate who is creative, flexible, innovative, and who will thrive in a fast-paced, team-based work environment.

This position is responsible for:

Establishing goals, objectives and priorities for Medicaid that are consistent with Agency goals and mission.

Directing the development of comprehensive Medicaid strategic and program plans that will efficiently and effectively carry out Agency goals and objectives.

Directing the development and implementation of uniform policies and administrative rules for the Medicaid program, as well as directing the development of policies, procedures, and guidelines with respect to the bureaus of Medicaid Policy and Medicaid Quality, including oversight of such bureaus.

Directing the development, implementation, and maintenance of federal waivers and other authorities related to the Medicaid program and coordinating with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and other parties, as appropriate, on their implementation and approval.

Planning for and reviewing procurement documents and contracts in Medicaid Policy and Medicaid Quality to ensure appropriate coordination with CMS and other parties.

Directing the design, implementation, and improvement of systems to assure that all services delivered are appropriate to the recipients' needs and are of acceptable quality. 

Directing the development, promotion, and implementation of Medicaid program policies and service delivery alternatives that improve health care access and cost containment. 

Directing the design, development, and implementation of Medicaid quality goals and performance measures that align with Medicaid program goals.

Participating in the planning, preparation, presentation, and monitoring of the Medicaid budget, to ensure consistency with Agency goals, objectives and priorities, and the most efficient and effective use of local, state, and federal resources.

Reviewing and approving Medicaid program spending plans, corrective action plans, and proposed budget amendments for designated areas of responsibility, and

Representing the Agency before the Legislature and other governmental and non-governmental agencies. 

This includes representing the Deputy Secretary for Medicaid in meetings or conferences where authority to make decisions on behalf of the Agency may be required.

This position is not a remote or telework position; it will have to report to a Field Office or the Headquarters in Tallahassee.

Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:

• State Group Insurance Coverage Options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options;

• Flexible Spending Accounts;

• State of Florida retirement options, including employer contributions;

• Generous annual and sick leave benefits;

• 9 paid holidays a year and 1 Personal Holiday each year;

• Career advancement opportunities;

• Tuition waiver for courses offered by Florida’s nationally ranked State University System;

• Training and professional development opportunities;

• And more!

For more information about the Medicaid Director's Office, please visit our website at http://ahca.myflorida.com/Medicaid/index.shtml.

Join us at the Agency for Health Care Administration in fulfilling our mission to provide “Better Health Care for all Floridians.”

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES                                                                                                                                         

• Strong working knowledge of health care systems and/or health care policy and quality improvement.

• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

• Strong management skills, with knowledge of management principles and practices.

• Ability to analyze data in order to develop alternative recommendations, solve problems, document workflow and other activities relating to the improvement of operational and management practices.

• Ability to conduct fact-finding research.

• Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques.

• Ability to work independently, as well as in a group setting.

• Ability to understand and apply applicable laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures relating to operational and management analysis activities.

• Ability to plan, organize and direct work assignments, while motivating and developing staff.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

• Ability to travel with or without accommodations.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS

At least four years of experience managing large programs and initiatives.

At least four years of experience in health care systems or Medicaid.

A Master's degree is preferred. 

A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a related field and applicable work experience can substitute on a year-for-year basis.

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, OR REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS

N/A

CONTACT:  JACQUELINE SAPP 850-412-4194

BACKGROUND SCREENING

It is the policy of the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration that any applicant being considered for employment must successfully complete a State and National criminal history check as a condition of employment before beginning employment, and, if applicable, also be screened in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 435, F.S., and Chapter 408, F.S.  No applicant may begin employment until the background screening results are received, reviewed for any disqualifying offenses, and approved by the Agency.  Background screening shall include, but not be limited to, fingerprinting for State and Federal criminal records checks through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and may include local criminal history checks through local law enforcement agencies.

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.