Initial Posting Date:
07/13/2023$ads={1}
Application Deadline:
07/23/2023
Agency:
Oregon Health Authority
Salary Range:
$5,396 - $8,292
Position Type:
Employee
Position Title:
DMEPOS Analyst (Operations & Policy Analyst 3)
Job Description:
Position Title:
DMEPOS Analyst (Operations & Policy Analyst 3)
Do you have experience developing, implementing, and providing oversight of policies and programs at the community, state, and/or national level that promote equity and inclusion and reduce disparities?
Are you passionate about co-creating solutions that support and respond to the needs of individuals who use durable medical equipment and medical supplies to get access to services critical to their health and wellbeing?
If you answered "YES" to the questions above, we look forward to hearing from you!
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to view a Dashboard of all current recruitments for the Health Systems Division. The specific positions associated with this posting are listed under REQ-132923. The dashboard identifies the business area (“Section”) and Unit for each position and also provides a link to a position description to offer you greater context for the role. Section 1 of the position description outlines Position Information, including Work Location and Supervisor Name. Section 3 outlines the Description of Duties.
Job Description:
This posting will be used to fill one (1) permanent, full-time position. The position is classified and is represented by a union.
Work Location: Salem/Marion or Portland/Multnomah; hybrid position
What you will do!
The Medicaid Policy Analyst serves as a key policy advisor for the Health Systems Division, Oregon's State Medicaid Agency; representing the agency and division by explaining program activities, policy issues and proposed legislation to legislators, federal and state agencies, the public and stakeholders. The policy analyst develops regulatory policy, standards, and procedures that deal with complex regulatory situations in which policy is not clearly defined.
The primary purpose of this position is to provide policy advice to senior management on administering medical assistance programs that affect Oregonians with low incomes and providers of services.
This position develops regulatory policy standards and procedures to operationalize the various complex components of Medicaid Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics and Supplies (DMEPOS) and Home Enteral/Parenteral Nutrition and IV Services (EPIV) programs.
This position considers benefits to individuals, impact on access to services and supports, program effectiveness, and cost containment. In addition, this position implements state and federal legislatively mandated regulations personally and through workgroups composed of internal subject matter experts.
What’s in it for you?
- A position where your input and contributions impact the citizens of Oregon.
- 8 hours of vacation leave and 8 hours of sick leave per month
- Nearly unbeatable
medical, vision, and dental benefits
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Pension and retirement programs
OHA values health equity, service excellence, integrity, leadership, partnership, innovation and transparency. Click
here
, to learn more about OHA’s mission, vision and core values.
OHA’s 10-year goal is to eliminate health inequities. OHA’s health equity definition is “Oregon will have established a health system that creates health equity when all people can reach their full potential and well-being and are not disadvantaged by their race, ethnicity, language, disability, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, social class, intersections among these communities or identities, or other socially determined circumstances.
Achieving health equity requires the ongoing collaboration of all regions and sectors of the state, including tribal governments to address: the equitable distribution or redistributing of resources and power; and recognizing, reconciling, and rectifying historical and contemporary injustices.”
Requested Attributes:
- Experience in advancing health equity, addressing systemic health disparities and collaborating with diverse, vulnerable and underrepresented populations; including effective delivery of culturally responsive and inclusive services, evidence of ongoing development of personal cultural awareness and humility, and understanding and applying principles related to health equity.
- Experience developing, implementing policies and programs at the community, state, and/or national level that promote equity and inclusion and reduce disparities, with an emphasis on integrating the voice of consumers with lived experience.
- Experience in working with Disability Rights Organizations, Medical Equipment and Supply Service Providers, Coordinated Care Organizations or other managed care entities and their leadership to guide operations and policies.
- Ability to provide organizational leadership to support inter-and cross-agency collaboration and systems-wide changes that support advocacy, equity, and client-centered policies and solutions.
- Specific knowledge of Oregon Administrative Rules and Oregon Revised Statutes, other applicable regulations, and program requirements.
- Specific knowledge of health services delivery systems; government health benefit programs, particularly Medicaid; and client rights related to those programs.
- Demonstrates skills in the following areas:
- Policy Advisement
- Project Management
- Research and Analysis
- Contract Administration
- Legislative Coordination
- Program Design and Implementation
- Community and Stakeholder Engagement
- Systems and Organizational Improvement
How to apply:
- Complete the online application.
- Complete questionnaire.
- Attach a Resume.
- Attach a Cover Letter, no more than two pages long, describing how your education and/or experience meets the Required and Requested Attributes listed above.
Please ensure you’ve provided a thorough and updated application as it pertains to the position for which you are applying. Your application materials will be used to determine salary based on a pay equity assessment. For further information, please visit the
Pay Equity Project
homepage.
Need Help?
If you need assistance to participate in the application process including an accommodation request under the American with Disabilities Act, please call Juan McGruder
Voice: [503-304-0454] (TTY 711)
Email:
juan.a.mcgruder@oha.oregon.gov
Additional Information
- Please monitor your Workday account, as all communication will be sent to your Workday account. You must have a valid e-mail address to apply.
- If you are a veteran, you may receive preference.
Click herefor more information about veterans’ preference. If you checked that you are a veteran, we will ask you for your documents later in the process.
- We do not offer VISA sponsorships or transfers at this time – unless specifically noted. Within three days of hire, you will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security's I-9 form confirming authorization to work in the United States.
- If you are offered employment, the offer will be contingent upon the outcome of an abuse check, criminal records check and driving records check, and the information shall be shared with the Oregon Health Authority (OHA), Office of Human Resources (OHR). Any criminal or founded abuse history will be reviewed and could result in the withdrawal of the offer or termination of employment.
- Please only attach documents that are related to the position. Additional documents that are attached will not be reviewed.
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The Oregon Health Authority is committed to fair employment practices and non-discrimination, including pay equity for all employees. We do not discriminate based on protected class (race, sex, veteran status, disability, age, color, religion, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation) in the payment of wages or screen applicants on the basis of their current or past compensation. We determine salary by completing a review of your application materials to evaluate your related education, experience, and training for this position. (Critical elements of process).
The Oregon Health Authority is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer committed to work force diversity and anti-racism
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