What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medicaid Health Systems Specialist (PN 20083695) position at Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities?
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Medicaid Health Systems Specialist
What will you do?
The Medicaid Health Systems Specialist serves as a key team member responsible for reviewing, coordinating, and responding to inquiries regarding services and supports through a formalized statewide communication system. This position plays a central role in supporting system innovation, policy interpretation, and technical assistance related to Medicaid services for individuals with developmental disabilities.
Communication & Coordination
Technical Skills: Health Administration, Policy Direction, Professional, Regulatory Compliance
Professional Skills: Collaboration, Attention to Detail, Customer Focus, Time Management
To request a reasonable accommodation due to disability, please contact the ADA Coordinator by email at EEO-DiversityAffairs@dodd.ohio.gov.
Organization
Developmental Disabilities - Central Office
Agency Contact Name and Information
Khalikah.blue@dodd.ohio.gov
Unposting Date
Dec 6, 2025, 11:59:00 PM
Work Location
James A Rhodes Office Tower 13
Primary Location
United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus
Compensation
$34.96/hour
Schedule
Full-time
Work Hours
8AM-4:30PM
Classified Indicator
Classified
Union
1199
Primary Job Skill
Health Administration
Technical Skills
Regulatory Compliance, Health Administration, Professional, Policy Direction
Professional Skills
Attention to Detail, Collaboration, Customer Focus, Time Management
Agency Overview
Who Are We?
The Department of Developmental Disabilities (DODD) is a trauma informed care agency focused on implementing our core values and providing support to people with developmental disabilities. We oversee a statewide system of supportive services that focus on ensuring the health and safety, supporting access to community participation, and increasing opportunities for meaningful employment. To learn more about DODD click here .
The Division of Medicaid Development and Administration works with state agency personnel and stakeholders to develop policies related to Medicaid-funded services for people with developmental disabilities. Responsibilities include drafting waiver applications, statutes, rules, and guidance for home and community-based services waivers.
Accepting Applications For
Medicaid Health Systems Specialist
What will you do?
The Medicaid Health Systems Specialist serves as a key team member responsible for reviewing, coordinating, and responding to inquiries regarding services and supports through a formalized statewide communication system. This position plays a central role in supporting system innovation, policy interpretation, and technical assistance related to Medicaid services for individuals with developmental disabilities.
Communication & Coordination
- Review, coordinate, and respond to inquiries related to services and supports via a statewide communication system
- Compose and manage responses to correspondence and field inquiries.
- Provide information to constituents, individuals with developmental disabilities (DD), families, healthcare providers, county boards of DD (CB/DD), associations, and government agencies.
- Ensure health, safety, service quality, and satisfaction through clear and accurate communication.
- Assist in developing and implementing Medicaid policy, goals, and objectives for departmental programs and initiatives.
- Design systems and procedures to assess program outcomes.
- Provide data and narrative components for biennial budget requests.
- Support system innovations and technical assistance related to statewide Medicaid services, grants, interagency agreements, and self-determination efforts.
- Participate in rule and statute review, revision, and promulgation.
- Respond to and assist with requests for waivers of Ohio Administrative Code requirements.
- Provide interpretation, guidance, and implementation support for Medicaid rules, regulations, and policies.
- Deliver training sessions, webinars, and statewide or regional activities to ensure consistent policy application.
- Collaborate with team members to develop training content for all components of the Medicaid Service System (MSS).
- Offer daily system assistance to the field, including CB/DDs, providers, individuals, families, and advocates.
- Utilize and support field use of key systems including:
- Medicaid Information Technology System (MITS)
- Imagine365 CRM
- Other required technology platforms
- Review documents for accuracy, clarity, and professional presentation.
- Develop materials and presentations for training, technical assistance, and publication.
- Participate in system development, testing, feedback, implementation, and recommendations for improvement.
- Act as liaison to regional organizations (e.g., Ohio Association of Adult Services, Ohio Superintendent’s Association).
- Represent the department at local, state, and national meetings, conferences, and seminars.
- Coordinate and support stakeholder committees related to case management and service coordination.
- Work collaboratively with internal staff and state/local agencies.
- Monitor cost and service data entered by CB/DDs and waiver providers to ensure accuracy.
- Track and respond to daily inquiries via email and phone.
- Provide follow-up assistance and conduct research to resolve system issues.
- Produce informational and management reports related to specialty areas for review and dissemination.
- Perform additional responsibilities as assigned to support department operations and initiatives.
- Or for positions other than those requiring valid license as registered nurse, completion of undergraduate core program in business administration, social or behavioral science, health or statistics; additional 24 mos. exp. specific to subject area of which 12 mos. exp. in use of spreadsheet and database software. Note: education & experience to be commensurate with approved position description on file.
- Or for positions other than those requiring valid license as registered nurse, 24 months experience as Medicaid Health Systems Analyst, (65291) may be substituted for the experience required, but not for the mandated licensure.
- Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above may be substituted for the experience required, but not for the mandated licensure.
Technical Skills: Health Administration, Policy Direction, Professional, Regulatory Compliance
Professional Skills: Collaboration, Attention to Detail, Customer Focus, Time Management
To request a reasonable accommodation due to disability, please contact the ADA Coordinator by email at EEO-DiversityAffairs@dodd.ohio.gov.
Organization
Developmental Disabilities - Central Office
Agency Contact Name and Information
Khalikah.blue@dodd.ohio.gov
Unposting Date
Dec 6, 2025, 11:59:00 PM
Work Location
James A Rhodes Office Tower 13
Primary Location
United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus
Compensation
$34.96/hour
Schedule
Full-time
Work Hours
8AM-4:30PM
Classified Indicator
Classified
Union
1199
Primary Job Skill
Health Administration
Technical Skills
Regulatory Compliance, Health Administration, Professional, Policy Direction
Professional Skills
Attention to Detail, Collaboration, Customer Focus, Time Management
Agency Overview
Who Are We?
The Department of Developmental Disabilities (DODD) is a trauma informed care agency focused on implementing our core values and providing support to people with developmental disabilities. We oversee a statewide system of supportive services that focus on ensuring the health and safety, supporting access to community participation, and increasing opportunities for meaningful employment. To learn more about DODD click here .
The Division of Medicaid Development and Administration works with state agency personnel and stakeholders to develop policies related to Medicaid-funded services for people with developmental disabilities. Responsibilities include drafting waiver applications, statutes, rules, and guidance for home and community-based services waivers.
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