Health Program Administrator-2

Department

Executive Office of Health and Human Services

Division

Project/Program Management

Salary

$93,088.00 - $105,427.00

Job Profile

JC-02956300-99 - Health Program Administrator (Non-Union Executive Branch)

Scheduled Work Days & Work Hours

Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 4:00pm

35 Hours - Non-Standard

Job Requisition Number

JR102680 Health Program Administrator-2 (Open)

Pay Grade

C00135 A

Classification

Health Program Administrator

Class Definition

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: To be responsible for the overall planning, organization, direction, coordination and administration of a health program; to administer the provisions of laws, rules, and regulations, as well as, to ensure the adherence of provisions set forth in grant and contractual agreements relating to the operation of a health program; and to do related work as required.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Works under the administrative direction of a superior with considerable latitude for the exercise of independent judgement and initiative; work is reviewed, usually upon completion through conferences and/or written reports for conformance to laws, rules, regulations and policies.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED: Plans, organizes, coordinates, directs, and supervises the work of a professional, technical and clerical subordinate staff.

ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED:

• To be responsible for the overall planning, organization, direction, coordination and administration of a health program; to administer the provisions of laws, rules, and regulations, as well as, to ensure the adherence of provisions set forth in grant and contractual agreements relating to the operation of health programs.
• To be responsible for the development and implementation of a health program budget and to monitor the fiscal activities of the program to ensure maximum efficiency of services to the general public.
• To review federal and state statutes and regulations as they affect a health program within the department.
• To recommend amendments or revisions of existing laws and regulations; and to recommend new legislation and regulations relating to a health program.
• To review, periodically, the various activities of a health program and to evaluate their efficiency and effectiveness on meeting the needs of the public.
• To be responsible for the formulation and implementation of standards, policies and procedures of a health program in order to monitor the progress and productivity of a program.
• To coordinate the overall activities of a health program with those of the Department of Health in order to improve the health of citizens of the state.
• To attend meetings and conferences involving state, federal and local officials, professionals, and the public concerning departmental programs and objectives.
• To direct and supervise a subordinate professional, technical and clerical staff engaged in various functions of a health program.
• To maintain an effective liaison with other state departments and agencies.
• To prepare extensive technical and statistical written reports relative to the program's activities.
• To do related work as required.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS FOR APPOINTMENT:

KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS AND CAPACITIES: A thorough knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques of health program administration as it applies to a health program and the ability to apply such knowledge in the overall planning, organization, direction, coordination and administration of a health program; the ability to evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of a health program to meet the needs of the public; the ability to direct and supervise a subordinate professional, technical and clerical staff engaged in a health program; the ability to develop a health program budget and to monitor the fiscal activities of the program; the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with superiors, associates, subordinates, state, federal and local officials, and the general public; the ability to prepare extensive statistical and technical written reports; and related capacities and abilities.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Education: Such as may have been gained through: possession of a Master's Degree in Public Health, Public Administration, Business Administration, Hospital Administration, or any other comparable field of specialization; and

Experience: Such as may have been gained through: employment in a highly responsible position involving participation in the overall administration of a health program.

Or, any combination of education and experience that shall be substantially equivalent to the above education and experience.

Supplemental Information

Extensive knowledge of the principles and practices of professional pharmacy; Extensive knowledge of the principles, methods and procedures required in administrating a statewide pharmacy services program and the ability to manage all aspects of implementation and oversight; Thorough knowledge of applicable federal, state and professional regulations, standards, and codes related to the delivery of pharmaceutical services; Thorough knowledge of current advancements in medical information relevant to the provision and management of pharmacy services, and the ability to effectively communicate this information to Medicaid personnel and relevant stakeholders; the ability to estimate future pharmaceutical needs; the ability to interact tactfully with the public, pharmaceutical industry representatives, and healthcare professionals; and related capacities and abilities.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Registration in pharmacy in Rhode Island and must maintain such registration as a condition of employment.

Preferred Experience:

Experience in an administrative role supporting department director

Experience in a Medicaid Fee For Service or Medicaid Managed Care Organization

Experience in dealing with legislation and regulations at a Federal and state level

Knowledge of drug utilization reviews

Experience with committees such as Pharmacy & Therapeutics Committee, Drug Utilization Review and Medical Care Advisory Committee

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The individual hired to fill this position will have access to Federal tax Information (FTI), as defined in IRS Publication 1075, and, as such, must undergo a national fingerprint background screening in accordance with the set forth in regulation 220-RICR-40-00-2 (IRS Publication 1075 - Background Check Process and Criteria), available at https://rules.sos.ri.gov/regulations/part/220-40-00-2. Additionally, the individual is being hired to an E-Verify site which contains FTI and must have their employment eligibility validated through E criteria -Verify.

Benefits

For information regarding the benefits available to State of Rhode Island employees, please visit the Office of Employee Benefits' website at http://www.employeebenefits.ri.gov/.

Also, be advised that a new provision in RI General Law 35-6-1 was enacted requiring direct deposit for all employees. Specific to new hires, the law requires that all employees hired after September 30, 2014 participate in direct deposit. Accordingly, any employee hired after this date will be required to participate in the direct deposit system. At the time the employee is hired, the employee shall identify a financial institution that will serve as a personal depository agency for the employee.