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Medical Certification Program Manager



The Louisiana Department of Health is dedicated to fulfilling its mission through direct provision of quality services, the development and stimulation of services of others, and the utilization of available resources in the most effective manner.

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This position is located within the Louisiana Department of Health / Office of the Secretary / Health Standards / East Baton Rouge Parish
 

Announcement Number:  OS/DRT/207351

Cost Center:  3071040205

Position Number(s):  152110


This vacancy is being announced as a Classified position and may be filled as a Probationary or Promotional appointment.


No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.


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For further information about this vacancy contact:

Deanda Thymes

Deanda.Thymes@la.gov

LDH/HUMAN RESOURCES

BATON ROUGE, LA 70821

225 342-6477


This organization participates in E-Verify, and for more information on E-Verify, please contact DHS at 1-888-464-4218.    

Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
A current Louisiana license in a health services field, health regulation field, or social services field plus four years of experience as a licensed practitioner in hospital or nursing home administration, health services, health regulation, or social services; OR

A bachelor's degree plus four years of experience in hospital or nursing home administration, health services, health regulation, or social services; OR

A master's degree in a health services field, health regulation field, or a social services field plus three years of experience in hospital or nursing home administration, health services, health regulation, or social services.

Qualifications

FUNCTION OF WORK:

To provide policy interpretation, oversight, and direction to Medical Certification professional staff on a statewide basis.

LEVEL OF WORK:

Program Manager.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

Broad direction from Medical Certification Manager 2, other equivalent, or higher- level agency administrator.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:

Functional/project basis and programmatic over Medical Certification Manager 1's and other professional staff.

LOCATION OF WORK:

Department of Health and Hospitals.

JOB DISTINCTIONS:

Differs from Medical Certification Manager 1 by the presence of statewide responsibility.

Differs from the Medical Certification Manager 2 by the absence of supervisory responsibility.

Differs from the Program Manager 4-DHH by absence of overall managerial responsibility for directing the functions and activities of the entire Medical Certification section.

EXAMPLES LISTED BELOW INCLUDE BRIEF SAMPLES OF COMMON DUTIES ASSOCIATED WITH THIS JOB TITLE. PLEASE NOTE THAT NOT ALL TASKS ARE INCLUDED.
Reviews policy, procedures, and survey, or waiver operations for the certification of health, social care facilities, and/or individuals to determine compliance with federal regulations, and/or eligibility for provider reimbursements.
Provides oversight for the activities of certification specialists, supervisors, and regional managers in the various disciplines to ensure that programmatic criteria are met and completed.
Evaluates reports, survey, or waiver results, and provider responses to determine appropriateness of facility or individual certification.
Approves or disapproves corrective action plans submitted by providers.
Negotiates changes in corrective action plans with providers when necessary.
Consults with prospective owners, architects, engineers, fire marshals, sanitarians, and administrators relative to the standards required in the construction of facilities.
Date Posted
03/24/2025
Job Reference
OS/DRT/207351
Organization
LDH-Office of Secretary
Location
Baton Rouge, LA
Category
Project/Program Management
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