Clinical Informatics Specialist - Medicaid Health Systems Administrator 2 (PN 20038535)

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Accepting applications for Clinical Informatics Specialist (Medicaid Health Systems Administrator 2)

Who Are We?

The Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities (DODD) mission is to partner with people and communities to support Ohioans with developmental disabilities and their families in realizing their version of a good life.

Ohio is the heart of opportunity, and we envision Ohio as the best place in the nation for people with developmental disabilities to thrive. Our core values reflect our focus on the experience of each person we support:

•  Inclusion
•  Partnership
•  Respect

The Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Clinical Informatics Specialist (Medicaid Health Systems Administrator 2) to support the planning, implementation, and oversight of Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems across a state-operated Developmental Center. This role is essential in ensuring compliance with federal and state Medicaid documentation requirements, improving EHR workflows, and enhancing the quality of clinical data management.

What will you do?

As the Clinical Informatics Specialist at DODD, you will:

• Assist in planning, organizing, and managing clinical aspects of agency-wide EHR implementation (e.g., PointClickCare), including integration with daily clinical operations.
• Develop understanding of EHR functionality, interfacing, reporting, and integration; identify & resolve workflow or data discrepancies.
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting to clinical teams; conduct audits & site visits to monitor compliance with state and federal requirements.
• Lead clinical quality assurance projects related to EHR functionality and CMS reporting (e.g., Meaningful Use or successor programs).
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary clinical content teams (physicians, nurses, pharmacists) to enhance EHR functionality.
• Identify training needs and deliver in-service education to staff on documentation standards and system enhancements.
• Oversee Medicaid/Medicare billing documentation, coding accuracy, and develop documentation standards that meet audit expectations.
• Work closely with IT, Training, and Data Administration teams to ensure systems support accurate, compliant, and high-quality care delivery.

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What’S In It For You:

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:

Medical Coverage

• Quality, affordable, and competitive medical benefits are offered through the Ohio Med PPO plan. 

Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance

• Dental, vision and basic life insurance premiums are free after one year of continuous service.

Time Away from Work and Work/Life Balance

• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave 
• 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth/Adoption leave

Ohio Public Employees Retirement System

• OPERS is the retirement system for State of Ohio employees.  The employee contributes 10% of their salary towards their retirement.  The employer contributes an amount equal to 14% of the employee’s salary.  Visit the OPERS website for more information.

Deferred Compensation

• The Ohio Deferred Compensation program is a 457(b) voluntary retirement savings plan. Visit the Ohio Deferred Compensation website for more information.

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a Model Employer of Individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs, and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws. To request a reasonable accommodation due to a disability, please contact ADA Coordinator Renea Wallace at 614-752-3011 or by email at EEO-DiversityAffairs@dodd.ohio.gov

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)

*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

Completion of graduate core program in business, management or public administration, public health, health administration, social or behavioral science or public finance; 24 mos. exp. in planning & administering 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 analysis).

-Or 24 months experience as a Medicaid Health Systems Administrator 1, 65295. Note: education & experience is to be commensurate with approved position description on file.

-Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.

Preferred Qualification - An active RN or LPN license

Job Skills: Health Administration

• Hourly wage will be paid at step 1, unless otherwise specified by collective bargaining agreement or rules outlined in the ORC/OAC.
• The final candidate selected for the position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Rule 5123-2-02, “Background Investigations for Employment,” outlines disqualifying offenses that will preclude an applicant from being employed by the Department of Developmental Disabilities.
• The final applicant selected for this position will be required to submit to urinalysis prior to the appointment to test for illegal drug use. An applicant with a positive test result will not be offered employment. 
• No additional materials will be accepted after the closing date; in addition, you must clearly demonstrate how you meet minimum qualifications.
• Requires travel throughout State of Ohio & may require overnight stay. Must be willing & able to secure a Driver License OR supply your own transportation.

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.