State of Iowa
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, the
Medicaid Chief Medical Officer
is a key member of the Iowa Medicaid Leadership Team.
In 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.
Iowa 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).
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced physician leader to serve as the
Chief Medical Officer (CMO)
for 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, the
Medicaid Chief Medical Officer
will establish and build connection points to other core program functions within Iowa HHS, including child welfare, public health, and community behavioral health.
The 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 HHS to enhance prevention services and medical care provided to those served by HHS.
The Medicaid Division aims to align with broader HHS agency goals, support shared services throughout HHS, and define repeatable processes with shared service functions and sister program areas.
Location and Benefits Iowa HHS main office is in downtown Des Moines, a mid-size city with a low cost of living, access to entertainment, and proximity to larger metro areas. Iowa offers a welcoming environment for families, combining small-town living with the amenities of a major city. The State of Iowa provides a robust benefits package; salary is commensurate with experience, and moving expenses may be reimbursed.
Benefits include:
Health, Dental, and Vision Coverage:
Low-cost insurance packages with excellent coverage.
Paid Time Off:
Vacation (96 hours/year to start, increasing with years of service), sick leave (144 hours/year), and 9 paid holidays.
Retirement Plans:
IPERS (employee contribution 6.29%, employer contributes 9.44%), Retirement Investors Club (RIC), with dollar-for-dollar matching up to $75/month.
Flexible Spending Accounts:
For medical and dependent care expenses.
Insurance Coverage:
Life insurance and free long-term disability insurance.
Employee Assistance Program:
Support resources for personal and professional challenges.
Employee Discount Programs:
Discounts on various goods and services.
For more details on benefits,
click here . To compare with other employers, use our
Total Compensation Calculator .
Additional Information Applicants must complete a background check. The State of Iowa is an EEO/AA employer and encourages applications from minorities, women, persons with disabilities, veterans, and those with lived experience in foster care or DHS systems. We use E-Verify for employment eligibility verification. Learn more at
www.dhs.gov/E-Verify .
This is a non-merit position with Iowa HHS - Medicaid. Candidates must follow application instructions provided in the 'To Apply' section. Positions are exempt from the screening and referral requirements of the Iowa Department of Administrative Services - Human Resources Enterprise.
Minimum qualifications include graduation from an accredited medical school, completion of an internship, and licensure as a physician by the State of Iowa.
For additional details, please
view the full job description .
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Medicaid Chief Medical Officer
is a key member of the Iowa Medicaid Leadership Team.
In 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.
Iowa 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).
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced physician leader to serve as the
Chief Medical Officer (CMO)
for 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, the
Medicaid Chief Medical Officer
will establish and build connection points to other core program functions within Iowa HHS, including child welfare, public health, and community behavioral health.
The 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 HHS to enhance prevention services and medical care provided to those served by HHS.
The Medicaid Division aims to align with broader HHS agency goals, support shared services throughout HHS, and define repeatable processes with shared service functions and sister program areas.
Location and Benefits Iowa HHS main office is in downtown Des Moines, a mid-size city with a low cost of living, access to entertainment, and proximity to larger metro areas. Iowa offers a welcoming environment for families, combining small-town living with the amenities of a major city. The State of Iowa provides a robust benefits package; salary is commensurate with experience, and moving expenses may be reimbursed.
Benefits include:
Health, Dental, and Vision Coverage:
Low-cost insurance packages with excellent coverage.
Paid Time Off:
Vacation (96 hours/year to start, increasing with years of service), sick leave (144 hours/year), and 9 paid holidays.
Retirement Plans:
IPERS (employee contribution 6.29%, employer contributes 9.44%), Retirement Investors Club (RIC), with dollar-for-dollar matching up to $75/month.
Flexible Spending Accounts:
For medical and dependent care expenses.
Insurance Coverage:
Life insurance and free long-term disability insurance.
Employee Assistance Program:
Support resources for personal and professional challenges.
Employee Discount Programs:
Discounts on various goods and services.
For more details on benefits,
click here . To compare with other employers, use our
Total Compensation Calculator .
Additional Information Applicants must complete a background check. The State of Iowa is an EEO/AA employer and encourages applications from minorities, women, persons with disabilities, veterans, and those with lived experience in foster care or DHS systems. We use E-Verify for employment eligibility verification. Learn more at
www.dhs.gov/E-Verify .
This is a non-merit position with Iowa HHS - Medicaid. Candidates must follow application instructions provided in the 'To Apply' section. Positions are exempt from the screening and referral requirements of the Iowa Department of Administrative Services - Human Resources Enterprise.
Minimum qualifications include graduation from an accredited medical school, completion of an internship, and licensure as a physician by the State of Iowa.
For additional details, please
view the full job description .
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