HOME Choice Program Manager (Medicaid Health Systems Administrator 1)

What You Will Do At ODM

Office: Policy

Bureau: Long Term Services & Supports

Classification: Medicaid Health Systems Administrator 1 (PN 20046545)

Job Overview

The Ohio Department of Medicaid (ODM) is seeking an experienced healthcare professional to join our HOME Choice Team to assist with managing and administering general provisions of the Ohio Medicaid Program. This unit is responsible for administering the Money Follows the Person federal grant to assist eligible Ohioans in transitioning from long-term care facilities to community living. As a HOME Choice Program Manager, your responsibilities will include:

• Providing oversight and guidance for operations within Ohio’s HOME Choice Program.
• Managing statewide operations, policies, procedures, and quality assurance.
• Coordinating with families, providers, case managers, and state agencies to support participants.
• Developing and interpreting program policy; responding to public and provider inquiries.
• Monitoring participant progress and ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Preparing reports and contributing to legislative and policy recommendations.
• Representing the program in hearings, workgroups, and interagency meetings.
• Requires occasional travel.
  
  

Completion of graduate core program in business, management or public administration, public health, health administration, social or behavioral science or public finance; 12 mos. exp. in the delivery of a health services program or health services project management (e.g., health care data analysis, health services contract management, health care market & financial expertise; health services program communication; health services budget development, HMO & hospital rate development, health services eligibility, health services data base analysis).

• Or 12 months experience has Medicaid Health Systems Specialist, 65293. Note: education & experience is to be commensurate with approved position description on file.
• Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment.
  
  

Job Skills: Health Administration

Technical Skills: Public Health, Program Management

Professional Skills: Collaboration, Critical Thinking, Results Oriented

Agency Contact Name and Information

HumanResources@medicaid.ohio.gov

Unposting Date

May 17, 2026, 11:59:00 PM

Work Location

Lazarus 5

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus

Compensation

$39.22/hour

Schedule

Full-time

Work Hours

8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Classified Indicator

Classified

Union

Exempt from Union

Technical Skills

Program Management, Public Health

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.

Responsibilities

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.