Government Program Manager - Mid-West / Western States, Medicaid

As the world's largest healthcare services company with more than $80 billion in annual sales, McKesson Corporation (McKesson) is a Fortune 16 Corporation that provides pharmaceutical supply management and information technologies across the entire continuum of healthcare.

This opportunity is within the McKesson Health Solutions, Medical Management Group (MMG). The MMG offers a comprehensive suite of medical management products and services to help providers and payers better manage the cost and quality of care. Its CareEnhanceSM and InterQual solutions include: disease management, nurse triage, care management, utilization management, decision support criteria, and software that helps manage workflow, resources, and regulatory reporting processes.Position Description

The Government Programs Manager is a highly visible position and is responsible for coordinating complex government Medicaid accounts ensuring policy, clinical, financial and quality business goals are achieved. The position oversees the delivery of disease and demand management services for State Medicaid populations.

This person is responsible for developing strategic senior level relationships with governmental and non-governmental stakeholders, overseeing deliverables of services, managing customer service, assisting the Sales force with account renewals, and collaborating with other units on program development and evaluation of program success.

This includes developing relationships with senior staff, elected officials and community stakeholders, assessing the client?s marketplace, environment, and business goals, evaluating product requirements and organizational objectives by developing and leading strategic plans within assigned accounts.

Specialized Skills/Knowledge:
- Health care policy and government affairs, financing, and operations,
- Project/program management,
- State and Federal Government programs (e.g., Medicaid, Medicare), public health policies and environment,
- Financial analysis
- Confidence in dealing with senior executives ? governmental and non-governmental
- Strong writing, negotiation, and presentation skills,
- Collaboration, customer-focused and able to create value added propositions,
- Prefer experience in providing strong customer supportMinimum Requirements

- 3-5 years of health care industry or consulting experience; government or account management appreciated
- Passion about improving the health status of populations with chronic illnessesEducation

- Graduate Degree Preferred: Prefer MPP, MPH, or MBA with health care services experience.Physical Requirements

General office demands and regional travel as needed.McKesson Statement

McKesson offers a competitive compensation and benefits package.

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