Medicaid Payment & Policy Analysts – Hospital and Safety Net Programs - two (2) positions (Operations and Policy Analyst 1)

Initial Posting Date:

05/30/2025

Application Deadline:

06/09/2025

Agency:

Oregon Health Authority

Salary Range:

$4,409-$6,736

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Medicaid Payment & Policy Analysts – Hospital and Safety Net Programs - two (2) positions (Operations and Policy Analyst 1)

Job Description:

Opportunity Awaits, Apply Today!  - Medicaid Payment & Policy Analysts – Hospital and Safety Net Programs - two (2) positions (Operations and Policy Analyst 1) 

Hospital Operations & Policy Analyst: The primary purpose of this position is to support policy development and implementation for the Medicaid hospital program. The position works closely with the Medicaid hospital program lead (OPA3), the key hospital policy advisor for the division. 

The Medicaid hospital program is responsible for: 
• Oregon Administrative Rules (OAR);  
• Contracts with hospitals detailing Medicaid payment for services; 
• Disproportionate Share Hospital (DSH) payments and the associated Hospital Assessment; 
• Hospital rates and payment policy for the Open Card Program. 

Duties for the position are to follow, monitor and improve the processes use by the program to ensure OARs and contracts are kept current, DSH payments and the Hospital assessment are accurate, and hospital rates and payment policy are configured in the Medicaid payment system correctly. Additionally, the position receives information and questions from hospitals, state staff involved in program operations, and from contractors.