Medicaid in Schools Program Manager (Medicaid Health Systems Administrator 1)

What You Will Do At ODM

Office: Strategic Initiatives

Classification: Medicaid Health Systems Administrator 1 (PN 20102560)

Job Overview

The Ohio Department of Medicaid is seeking a professional to help improve health services for students across the state. This position manages aspects of the Medicaid in Schools Program (MSP), which helps schools get funding for providing health services to students. As an MSP Program Manager, your responsibilities will include:

• Managing a contractor that runs a time study used to track how school staff spend their time, which helps determine funding.
• Working with school districts, state agencies, and contractors to:
• update and maintain policies related to MSP.
• ensure schools understand and comply with program requirements.
• manage and develop training.
• Utilizing tools such as Microsoft Office Suite (e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Attending meetings, delivering presentations, and collaborating with stakeholders to identify and resolve program challenges.
  

This job is a great fit if you enjoy working with people, organizing projects, and making a difference in public health and education.

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, Training

Professional Skills: Collaboration, Establishing Relationships, Written Communication, Verbal Communication

Organization

Medicaid

Agency Contact Name and Information

[email protected]

Unposting Date

Oct 16, 2025, 9:29:00 AM

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

Primary Job Skill

Health Administration

Technical Skills

Program Management, Public Health, Training

Professional Skills

Collaboration, Establishing Relationships, Verbal Communication, Written Communication

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.