Positions are responsible for directing the planning, implementation, management, organization and evaluation of major operational components and units of a division. Administrative coordination is exercised over medical consultants. Receives direction from the agency director who evaluates the work in terms of completion of broad program objectives and effective program implementation. Positions manage several components of division programs relating to the proper delivery of and payment for authorized health care services for clients of the medical assistance program. Decisions on the management of division operations affect the adequate delivery of appropriate health care services by individual and institutional providers.
Administrative errors can result in the assessment of significant financial penalties on the agency.
Frequent contacts with federal, state and local officials, legislators, provider and client groups and others in order to exchange information, promote understanding of programs and discuss program or services changes. Considerable knowledge of health care delivery systems and administrative procedures and practices regarding health care payment systems. Comprehensive knowledge of program and organizational planning methods and procedures and of program and organizational management principles, techniques and practices. Considerable knowledge of information management and automated information systems design. None identified for this class.