Deputy Director(Job Id 18104)
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Job ID: 18104
Agency: Department of Social Services, Division of Medical Services
Location: Pierre
Salary: $68,549 - $81,285 Annually
Closing Date: 1/24/2022
This is a Full-Time 40 Hours Weekly position with the Department of Social Services. For more information on the Department of Social Services, please visit https://dss.sd.gov/.
This position is exempt from the Civil Service Act.
The State of South Dakota Department of Social Services, Division of Medical Services, is looking for a motivated and skilled individual to fill our Deputy Director position overseeing operations in the South Dakota Medicaid program. The Division of Medical Services strives to make a significant impact in the lives of the citizens of South Dakota. The desired candidate will possess a strong commitment to service, rigorous attention to detail, and the ability to work in a fast-paced team-oriented environment.
This position will supervise a team of staff to organize, implement, and deliver broad program areas within the scope of the Medicaid program. The position includes ensuring compliance with all state and federal regulations, laws, and budgetary requirements; directing customer service delivery to providers and recipients of the Medicaid program; overseeing and administering Medicaid claims processing and provider enrollment; leading Medicaid program integrity analysis and development; serving as a liaison to share and evaluate information across interdepartmental and interdisciplinary teams and workgroups; representing Medicaid to internal and external stakeholders; and effectively communicating various philosophies, policies, program updates, and goals of the Division and Department. Successful candidates will be innovative, resourceful, and assist the Department of Social Services, Division of Medical Services in program enhancements necessary to best serve the children and families of South Dakota.
This position requires occasional in and out-of-state travel including evenings, nights, and weekends.
The Ideal Candidate will have:
Degree in political science, social work, public administration, health care administration or other health or human service-related field with supervisory or administrative experience is preferred.
Knowledge of:
- managerial, administrative, and supervisory principles and practices;
- techniques related to effective and efficient project development, implementation, and outcome measurement;
- budget practices and procedures;
- state and federal statutes and administrative rules related to Medicaid and CHIP;
- Medicaid policies and billing procedures;
- claims processing and billing systems;
- data collection and analysis;
- policy and procedure development.
Skill To:
- develop effective and efficient written communication;
- effectively motivate others to meet Department and Division goals;
- display confidence and innovation despite adversity;
- exercise independent judgment within established guidelines;
- manage and prioritize tasks, workloads, deadlines and performance objectives and time;
- review processes and workflow procedures to identify areas of inefficiencies and to lead change;
- assess stakeholder impact of various policy or regulatory changes.
Ability to:
- establish and maintain effective and collaborative working relationships and demonstrate compassion, respect, courtesy, and tact when interacting with others;
- actively listen, elicit needed information, and communicate information effectively and accurately;
- interpret and apply administrative rules and program guidelines;
- develop and implement administrative policies and procedures;
- evaluate individual and team efficiency and effectiveness;
- assume initiative with minimal supervision;
- gather and analyze data; reason logically and accurately; and solve problems using common sense, reasoning, and resourcefulness;
- review data, policies, processes, and workflow procedures to identify areas of inefficiencies and affect change;
- review internal documents and policies to ensure compliance with federal and state regulations; to ensure best practices and efficiencies; and to coordinate efforts for change;
- prepare clear and concise documentation, reports, and correspondence which reflect relevant facts; and
- motivate and provide effective leadership and management to staff.
Additional Requirements: To be considered for this position, please attach a resume.
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 ten 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.
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
"An Equal Opportunity Employer"