Full-Time Interpretive Services Project Manager LIMITED DURATION (24-months)
Job Description
Do you have experience engaging and supporting diverse teams in strategic planning, design and decision-making and improvement strategies? Are you passionate about helping to build an infrastructure that promotes and assures language access for Oregon Health Plan members? We look forward to hearing from you!
Work Location: Salem/Marion or Portland/Multnomah; hybrid position
What you will do!
The primary purpose of this position is to provide project management for initiatives related to healthcare interpreter policies under Oregon’s Medicaid program, the Oregon Health Plan (OHP). A primary focus is implementing Senate Bill 1578 passed in the 2024 legislative session. SB 1578 is intended to improve OHP members’ access to certified and qualified health care interpreter services. It requires OHA to establish and maintain an interpreter management system (a software platform) that will provide online scheduling and facilitate billing and payment. The position contributes to developing and administering contracts with IT vendors and nonprofit organizations as required to implement this bill. The position works with contractors to process contract deliverables (such as reports) once contracts are established.
OHA values service excellence, leadership, integrity, health equity and partnership and has a strategic goal to end all health inequities by 2030.
What’s in it for you?
- We offer exceptional medical, vision and dental benefits packages for you and your qualified family members, with very low monthly out-of-pocket costs. Try this free virtual benefits counselor by clicking here: https://www.oregon.gov/oha/pebb/pages/alex.aspx
- Paid Leave Days:
- 11 paid holidays each year
- 3 additional paid “Personal Business Days” each year
- 8 hours of paid sick leave accumulated every month
- Progressive vacation leave accrual with increases every 5 years
- Pension and retirement programs
- Optional benefits include short-term disability, long-term disability, deferred compensation savings program, and flexible spending accounts for health care and childcare expenses.
- Click here to learn more about State of Oregon benefits.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:
Minimum Qualifications
Five years of progressively responsible experience related to the class concept; OR
Four years of progressively responsible experience related to the class concept AND an Oregon Project Management Associate Certification; OR
Two years of progressively responsible experience related to the class concept AND a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Management, Public Administration, or a closely related field; OR
A Project Management Professional Certification awarded by the Project Management Institute.
Desired Attributes
- Knowledge of health services delivery systems, particularly the Oregon Health Plan/ Medicaid administration in Oregon and relational landscape of key partners, providers, community based organizations, and advocacy groups.
- Knowledge about contracts/interagency agreement administration, procurement, and project management within the context of Oregon state government (e.g. OHA/ODHS) or other complex health services delivery organizations.
- Demonstrates skills in the following areas:
- Community and Partner Engagement
- Performance / Process / Quality Improvement
- Systems and Organizational Improvement
- Program Design, Implementation, and Evaluation
- Data Synthesis, Analysis and Reporting
- Project Management
- Expert level Technical Assistance
- Strong Oral and Written Communication
Salary Range: 5747 – 8831
How to Apply
How to apply: Complete the online application at Oregonjobs.org using job number REQ-158081 Application Deadline: 06/10/202471 total views, 0 today