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Job ID: 22743
Agency: Department of Social Services - Division of Medical Services
Location: This position is located in Pierre, SD. For highly qualified candidates, a remote position within the State of South Dakota may be considered.
Salary: $58,234.32 - $65,496.51
Pay Grade: GK
Closing Date: 05/15/23

This is a Full-Time position with the Department of Social Services. For more information on the Department of Social Services, please visit https://dss.sd.gov/.

The South Dakota Department of Social Services, Division of Medical Services also knowns as South Dakota Medicaid plays a vital role in the healthcare of many South Dakotans. The program is one of the largest healthcare insurers in South Dakota, covering 153,826 individuals in state fiscal year 2022. The program primarily covers children of low‐income families including approximately 50 percent of children in South Dakota under age one. Other individuals covered by South Dakota Medicaid include low-income pregnant women, parents, and other caretaker relatives, seniors in nursing homes, and individuals with physical or developmental disabilities.

The South Dakota Medicaid Senior Project Coordinator plays a vital role in ensuring successful implementation and execution of Medicaid projects and operations. Duties of this position include:

• coordinates and assists the Medicaid Director in implementing strategic policies and leadership initiatives to assist the division meet its strategic priorities and increase efficiencies;
• coordinates and assists with the operation of the Medicaid Advisory Committee, Tribal Consultation, Medicaid recipient/provider advisory outreach, and other boards, councils, and committees as assigned by the Medicaid Director including taking and publishing minutes with excellence;
• maintains a master log of Director's projects, Division projects, and recipient and provider inquiries and resolution;
• communicate and problem-solve to foster professional interpersonal relationships between the Medicaid Director, division staff, state agencies, and other stakeholders as needed;
• advises the Medicaid Director and senior staff of operational and policy concerns;
• responds to inquiries from Medicaid staff and other department units, state officials, and the public;
• manages all aspects of the Medicaid Director's daily calendar and travel needs, ensuring that meetings run on time, are not double-booked, that the Director has prep materials ahead of time and time between meetings, and that travel details are confirmed/authorized;
• coordinates staff engagement initiatives and activities;
• organize, prepare, and coordinate trainings and webinars for Medicaid providers and the public;
• research, review, and prepare various reports for the Medicaid Director;
• research and analyze data for accuracy, trends, variances, and updates to ensure acceptable policies and procedures have been followed and for compliance with Federal and State laws and regulations related to Medicaid;
• collaborate with technical resources, contractors and others to ensure changes follow Medical Services, State, and Federal requirements and regulations and develop project activities for continued compliance.
• establishes, maintains, and manages the division’s internal process documents including communicating updates to key personnel;
• follow-up on plans, programs, policies and procedures to ensure uniform compliance;
• assist senior division leadership with implementing continuous quality improvement activities;
• research and investigates program and procedural problems or areas assigned by the Director;
• coordinate and assist with division hiring and recruitment efforts and leads the new employee onboarding, new supervisor training, and employee offboarding;
• manage and coordinate updates to the division’s forms and publications;
• oversee and coordinate updates to the division’s website;
• draft, proofread, edit, and distribute key division communications and reports;
• performs other duties as assigned by senior division leadership.

Licenses and Certifications:

Bachelor's degree preferred.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• project management and leadership skills;
• effective critical thinking skills;
• excellent organizational and planning skills;
• proficiency using Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, and Zoom;
• excellent customer service skills;
• knowledge of Medicaid.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• high attention to detail;
• research and analysis skills;
• leadership skills and an ability to lead organizational change;
• ability to identify, recommend, and implement process improvements and efficiencies;
• excellent verbal communication skills and business writing skills;
• project management skills including managing multiple projects;
• ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others;
• ability to prepare, review, and analyze reports; and
• ability to problem solve.

Additional Requirements: To be considered, please attach your resume.

This position is exempt from the Civil Service Act.
This position is eligible for Veterans’ Preference per ARSD 55:10:02:08.

The State of South Dakota does not sponsor work visas for new or existing employees. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete an Employment Eligibility Verification, Form I-9. The State of South Dakota as an employer will be using E-Verify to complete employment eligibility verification upon hire.

The State of South Dakota offers employer paid health insurance plus eleven paid holidays, generous vacation and sick leave accrual, dental, vision, and other insurance options, and retirement benefits. You can view our benefits information at https://bhr.sd.gov/job-seekers/work-for-state-government/. This position is a member of Class A retirement under SDRS.

Must apply online: https://sodakprod-lm01.cloud.infor.com:1443/lmghr/xmlhttp/shorturl.do?key=LX5
You must apply online, emailed resumes or submissions will not be accepted.
South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources
Telephone: 605.773.3148 Email: careers@state.sd.us
http://bhr.sd.gov/workforus
"An Equal Opportunity Employer"