Model Care Coordinator/Grant Manager – Cell & Gene Therapy Access Model

The Mississippi Division of Medicaid is soliciting applications for a Model Care Coordinator/Grant Manager to implement the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Cell and Gene Therapy Access Model. The successful applicant will support members receiving cell and gene therapies for sickle cell disease, act as a liaison between the Mississippi Division of Medicaid, model members, caregivers, providers, and community-based organizations, and perform various responsibilities such as guiding model members, developing care plans, and coordinating resources. The initial contract term will be approximately five years, commencing on April 1, 2026, and concluding on December 31, 2030. The rate of pay will be $50.48 an hour, not to exceed 1840 hours annually. Key responsibilities include: • Acting as the primary liaison for the CGT Access Model • Guiding model members through the full treatment journey • Performing telephonic, digital, home, and/or other site visits • Developing and reviewing ongoing, individualized care plans • Conducting barriers to access screenings • Connecting members to supportive resources • Coordinating between the member and/or family/caregivers, community resources, and the care provider team • Collecting, documenting, and maintaining member information, care management activities, and model activities • Providing and supporting educational training for patients, communities, and providers • Assisting with oversight of the Model Community Outreach Specialists • Developing and maintaining project documentation, standard operating procedures, workflows, and reports related to the model • Contributing to internal and external communications related to the model • Identifying and implementing continuous improvement opportunities • Assisting the Mississippi Division of Medicaid with miscellaneous tasks related to the Cell and Gene Therapy Access Model