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Verified Pay $56.93 per hour
Hours Full-time
Location Des Moines, IA
Des Moines, Iowa

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h2About the Department/h2pp id="isPasted"As a division of the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Iowa Medicaid insures more than 700,000 Iowans, operating with a budget of nearly $7 billion. Reporting directly to the Iowa Medicaid Director, thenbsp;strongMedicaid Chief Medical Officernbsp;/strongis a key member of the Iowa Medicaid Leadership Team./ppbr/ppIn year two of a significant agency consolidation, Iowa HHS is a lifespan services agency and the State’s largest in both budget and number of employees. This new system design positions Medicaid in a cornerstone role beyond its foundational capacity as a major insurer in the state, to drive key population health outcomes and significant impacts to rural healthcare access, maternal health, and behavioral health system design.nbsp;/ppbr/ppIowa Medicaid is leading significant transformational efforts, including the launch of a redesigned home and community-based services waiver structure, a new service array for children and a co-designed model to launch Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics (CCBHC)./ppbr/ppWe are seeking a dynamic and experienced physician leader to serve as thenbsp;strongChief Medical Officer/strongstrong(CMO)/strongfor our Medicaid program. The CMO will be responsible for guiding clinical strategy, implementing care delivery, focused on Iowa specific health concerns and population health outcomes. As a member of the Medicaid executive team, thenbsp;strongMedicaid Chief Medical Officernbsp;/strongestablishes and builds connection points to other core program functions within Iowa HHS, including child welfare, public health and community behavioral health./ppbr/ppThe Medicaid CMO acts as a key leadership partner in network development, product design, strategic planning, regulatory compliance, policy development, innovations and policy review. The Medicaid CMO will provide leadership and consultation to the Division of Medicaid and Iowa Medicaid contractors related to medical policy. The Medicaid CMO will serve as a consultant to other divisions within the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to enhance prevention services and medical care provided to those served by HHS./ppbr/ppThe Medicaid Division is working to align with broader HHS agency goals and objectives, support shared services throughout HHS and define repeatable processes with shared service functions and sister program areas.brnbsp;brnbsp;Iowa HHS main office is in the heart of downtown Des Moines, a mid-size city, with low cost of living, wonderful access to entertainment, and nestled within range of larger metro areas. Perfect for raising a family, Iowa is a welcoming state where you can enjoy small-town living, with all the benefits of a major city (but without the traffic). The State of Iowa offers a robust benefit package; salary commensurate with experience and moving expenses may be reimbursed, as part of a larger recruitment offering./ppstrongBenefits/strong/ppWorking for the State of Iowa comes with its perks. In addition to a competitive salary, you'll enjoy a/ppcomprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being and professional growth:/ppbr/pul type="disc" style="margin-bottom: 3pt;"listrongHealth, Dental, and Vision Coverage:/strong Health and dental insurance packages to keep you and/li/ulpyour family healthy at a low cost with outstanding coverage!/pul type="disc" style="margin-bottom: 3pt;"listrongPaid Time Off:/strong Take time to recharge with paid time off, including vacation (96 hours/year to/li/ulpbegin, increasing with years of service), sick leave (144 hours/year), and paid holidays (9/ppdays/year)./pul type="disc" style="margin-bottom: 3pt;"listrongRetirement Plans:/strong Participate in retirement plans such as IPERS (employees contribute 6.29%/li/ulpand the State of Iowa contributes 9.44%) as well as our Retirement Investors Club (RIC),/ppEmployer Sponsored Retirement Plan (the State of Iowa matches dollar for dollar up to/pp$75/month)./pul type="disc" style="margin-bottom: 3pt;"listrongFlexible Spending Accounts:/strong Take advantage of flexible spending accounts for medical and/li/ulpdependent care expenses./pul type="disc" style="margin-bottom: 3pt;"listrongInsurance Coverage:/strong Benefit from life insurance and free long-term disability insurance for added peace of mind./lilistrongEmployee Assistance Program:/strong Access resources and support through our Employee/li/ulpAssistance Program for personal and professional challenges./pul type="disc" style="margin-bottom: 3pt;"listrongEmployee Discount Programs:/strong Enjoy discounts on a variety of goods and services through our/li/ulpemployee discount programs.nbsp;/ppbr/ppFor additional information on benefitsnbsp;a href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fdas.iowa.gov%2Fmedia%2F3766%2Fdownload%3Finline%3Ddata=05%7C02%7CTyler.Irwin%40hhs.iowa.gov%7Ce49d16b33395477a1cce08dd1bc8be8e%7C8d2c7b4d085a4617853638a76d19b0da%7C1%7C0%7C638697271206397853%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7Csdata=MzNAhyLcE%2BZNA%2Bd1TOaqDn0ySdPPEmIAQ5WH%2BdsrFlU%3Dreserved=0" target="_blank" aria-label="For additional information on benefits click here - 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Minorities, women, persons with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply (Hearing and Speech Impaired – Relay Iowa 1-800-735-2942 TDD)./ppOur agency uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. 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Posting ID: 1114468648 Posted: 2025-07-16 Job Title: Chief Medical Officer