Rate Setting Implementation Lead

What you will do!

This Rate Setting Implementation Lead position is part of a new Temporary Health Care Staff Rate Setting Program team that will be responsible for setting maximum rates for temporary staffing agencies or entities that engage temporary staffing, engaging interested groups in the rate development process, establishing a process for agencies or entities to apply for a maximum rate wavier, evaluating maximum rates annually, and serving as a liaison for internal and external partners. This position is responsible for policy development, process building and implementation, communications and engagement with temporary staffing entities, and compliance review and communications with interested groups. The complex projects, processes, and systems established will be highly visible and of significant interest to the Oregon legislature, other state agencies, numerous interested groups such as health care facilities and providers, and the Governor's Office. The primarily responsibility of this position relates to House Bill 2665, which the Oregon Legislature passed in 2023 and requires OHA to adopt rules to establish maximum rates for specific health care occupations that temporary staffing agencies may charge to or receive from entities that engage temporary staffing.

What's in it for you?

We offer a workplace that balances productivity with enjoyment; promote an atmosphere of mutual respect, dedication, and enthusiasm. You will collaborate in an open office and/or work remotely with a team a team of bright individuals who work in remote locations. We offer full medical, vision and dental with paid sick leave, vacation, personal leave and eleven paid holidays per year plus pension and retirement plans. If you're driven by the passion to do something meaningful that changes lives, the Oregon Health Authority is the place for you.

Salary: $5,747 - $8,831 Monthly

The Oregon Health Authority is committed to developing and promoting culturally and linguistically appropriate programs and a diverse and inclusive workforce representing the diversity, culture, strengths, and values of the people of Oregon. Click here, to learn more about OHA’s mission, vision, and core values. OHA is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, genetic information, or any other protected class under state or federal law.

Work Location: Optional, 100% in-person or hybrid options are available, with office space in Portland, Oregon and may require occasional travel to Salem, Oregon and around the state.

What we are looking for:

A Bachelor's Degree in Business or Public Administration, Behavioral or Social Sciences, Finance, Political Science or related degree and four years of related experience

OR

Seven years of supervision, management, or progressively related experience.

Desired Attributes:

• A Bachelor's Degree in Business or Public Administration, Behavioral or Social Sciences, Finance, Political Science or any degree demonstrating the capacity for the knowledge and skills; and four years professional-level evaluative, analytical and planning work OR; Any combination of experience and education equivalent to seven years of experience that typically supports the knowledge and skills for the classification.
• In depth knowledge of state and federal health care policy, health services research, and/or using health care expenditure utilization and quality assurance data in developing and presenting reports.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience producing written reports, visualizing and presenting data effectively for diverse audiences, and synthesizing research findings into actionable information.
• Demonstrated project management experience, including ability to effectively manage multiple project timelines, contracts, plans, and deliverables.
• Demonstrated ability to convene, lead, and facilitate community partner groups, with the ability to gain consensus among members with diverse views.
• Prefer experience developing, implementing, or evaluating policies and programs that promote equity and inclusion and reduce racial and ethnic disparities and knowledge of Oregon’s standards for Race, Ethnicity, Language and Disability (REALD) data.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver a complete and professional product, and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Superior organizational skills; flexible and detail oriented.
• Excellent MS Office skills (Excel, Word, Publisher, PowerPoint).
• Knowledge of management principles, including planning, organizing, supervision, and decision-making; experience effectively managing program teams.
• Knowledge and experience in analysis of complicated rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Knowledge of financial management, budgets, contract management, and program management; as well as experience conceptualizing and completing projects independently
   

Additional preference may be given to candidates with:

• Public sector work experience.
• Experience with labor economics or wage policy in health care or another sector
• Experience with health care workforce policy, workforce recruitment and retention, and workforce regulatory programs

To learn more or apply, please visit:

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Application Deadline: 5/16/2024

The Oregon Health Authority is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer committed to work force diversity.

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