Medicaid Program Supervisor

Posting number: MVA/SP/226564

Department: LDH-Medical Vendor Administration

Job classification: MEDICAID PROGRAM SUPERVISOR

Posting type: Open & Promotional

Categories: Administration, Health Services, Public Health, Public Relations, Social Services

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The mission of the Louisiana Department of Health is to protect and promote health and to ensure access to medical, preventive, and rehabilitative services for all residents of the State of Louisiana.

• Six years of experience in developing, managing, or evaluating health or social service programs; or in public health, public relations, social services, health services, health regulation, or administrative services; OR
• Six years of full-time work experience in any field plus three years of experience in developing, managing, or evaluating health or social service programs; or in public health, public relations, social services, health services, health regulation, or administrative services; OR
• A bachelor’s degree plus three years of experience in developing, managing, or evaluating health or social service programs; or in public health, public relations, social services, health services, health regulation, or administrative services; OR
• An advanced degree or a Juris Doctorate plus two years of experience in developing, managing, or evaluating health or social service programs; or in public health, public relations, social services, health services, health regulation, or administrative services.

EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION: Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as one year of experience towards the six years of full-time work experience in any field. The maximum substitution allowed is 120 semester hours which substitutes for a maximum of four years of experience in any field.

• Monitors Medicaid program inboxes to identify and prioritize high-volume, high-priority, and time-sensitive communications.
• Reviews and routes beneficiary, provider, and stakeholder inquiries to the appropriate staff or program areas for timely resolution.
• Ensures outgoing email communications comply with Medicaid policies, program requirements, and applicable state and federal regulations.
• Conducts quality-assurance reviews of email communications and takes corrective action to address errors and prevent potential compliance issues.
• Provides guidance and training to staff on Medicaid email protocols, documentation requirements, and professional communication procedures.
• Coordinates email coverage during peak workload periods, staff leave, and emergencies to maintain timely and consistent service delivery.
• Monitors communication workflows and identifies issues or delays, recommending improvements to support efficient operations and continuity of Medicaid services.

• Position-Specific Details: Location:Medical Vendor Administration / Eligibility Field Operations / East Baton Rouge Parish
• Appointment Type:This position may be filled as aProbationary appointment, Promotional appointment,Job appointment, Detail to Special Duty or WAE Appointment
• Cost Center: 3052050412
• Position Number(s):50698299
• Compensation:This position is eligible for Premium Pay of up to $2.00/hr for hours worked based on longevity.
• No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.
• Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.
• \* Information to support your eligibility for the position must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

Contact Information:

• Shambrielle Pooler
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• LA Department of Health (LDH)
• Division of Human Resources
• PO Box 4818
• Baton Rouge, LA 70821
• LDH supports Louisiana’s commitment to being a State as a Model Employer (SAME) by promoting the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.
• *Information on the Louisiana Works, Louisiana Rehabilitation Services is available here.*

LDH is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to recruit a highly productive and diverse workforce and will provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and prospective employees. Employment decisions shall be based strictly on merit and without regard to religious or political beliefs, sex, race, or any other non-merit factor.

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

Make an impact behind the scenes of Medicaid! This role plays a critical part in ensuring timely, accurate, and compliant communication for beneficiaries, providers, and stakeholders. You’ll monitor high-priority inquiries, support quality assurance, train staff, and help keep essential Medicaid operations running smoothly. If you’re detail-oriented, organized, and ready to make a difference, this is an opportunity to help strengthen service delivery for Louisiana’s Medicaid community.

An ideal candidate should possess the following competencies:

Demonstrating Accountability: The ability to take ownership of actions, behaviors, performance, decisions, and outcomes.

Following Policies and Procedures: The ability to follow, reinforce, adapt, or develop policies and procedures to maintain compliance with federal and state legal requirements, State Civil Service rules, and organizational policies.

Leading Effective Teams: The ability to build, guide, and motivate teams to achieve goals through collaboration, accountability, and shared purpose. Managing Performance: The ability to plan, monitor, and document employee performance throughout the year.