MEDICAID PROGRAM SPECIALIST 1

Job title:

MEDICAID PROGRAM SPECIALIST 1

Company

State of Louisiana

Job description

Supplemental InformationThe Louisiana Department of Health is dedicated to fulfilling its mission through direct provision of quality services, the development and stimulation of services of others, and the utilization of available resources in the most effective manner.LDH serves as a model employer for individuals with disabilities.
About this position:
This position is located within the Louisiana Department of Health / Medical Vendor Administration / Eligibility Field Operations /OuachitaAnnouncement Number: MVA/PJ/194124
Cost Center: 305-2050400
Position Number(s): 50367410,50387738, 50396396, 50473452, 50473474, 50473584 50656018, 50656105, 50656109, 50656111, 50656114, 50656142, 50656144, 50656170 50661076, 50661077, 50661078, 50661205, 50661206 & 50661207.This vacancy is being announced as a Classified position and may be filled as a Job appointment, Probationary appointment, Promotional appointment of a current classified Medicaid employee or by Detail appointment of a current classified Medicaid employeeJob appointments are temporary appointments that may last up to 48 months.Bilingual applicants will earn a premium pay rate of up to $2.50 hourly for hours worked only.AN IDEAL CANIDATE SHOULD POSESS THE FOLLLOWING COMPETENCIES:Displaying Expertise: The ability to exhibit specialized skills or knowledge gained from experience or trainingThinking Critically: The ability to generate ideas, manipulate ideas, and make unconventional connections to develop original approaches.Learning Actively: The ability to acquire necessary knowledge and skills to improve performance and achieve organizational goals.Accepting Direction: The ability to accept and follow directions from those higher in the chain of command.Championing Continuous Improvement: The ability to systematically drive or promote continuous improvement.Communicating Effectively: The ability to relay information correctly and appropriately to connect people and ideas.Displaying Professionalism: The ability to recognize how your actions impact the perceptions of both you and your organization.Focusing on Customers: The ability to serve the needs of those who support and/or rely on the services provided.Managing Time: The ability to control your time to increase effectiveness, efficiency, or productivity.Solving Problems: The ability to discover solutions to problems.NOTE REGARDING THE ADVERTISED PAY:This position participates in a Career Progression Group (CPG) and may be filled as a Medicaid Program Specialist 1 or 2. The level at which the vacancy is filled will be determined by the qualifications of the candidate selected. This position provides the opportunity to advance within this job series.
The actual starting salary depends on the education and experience of the selected applicant.Please click on the below links to learn more about each job level:No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.To apply for this vacancy, click on the “Apply” link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.*Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.*For further information about this vacancy contact:
Paula Jackson
[email protected]
LDH/HUMAN RESOURCES
BATON ROUGE, LA 70821
225-342-6477This organization participates in E-verify, and for more information on E-verify, please contact DHS at 1-888-464-4218.Minimum QualificationsMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:A baccalaureate degree.SUBSTITUTIONS:
Six years of full-time work experience in any field may be substituted for the required baccalaureate degree.Candidates without a baccalaureate degree may combine work experience and college credit to substitute for the baccalaureate degree as follows:A maximum of 120 semester hours may be combined with experience to substitute for the baccalaureate degree.30 to 59 semester hours credit will substitute for one year of experience towards the baccalaureate degree.
60 to 89 semester hours credit will substitute for two years of experience towards the baccalaureate degree.
90 to 119 semester hours credit will substitute for three years of experience towards the baccalaureate degree.
120 or more semester hours credit will substitute for four years of experience towards the baccalaureate degree.College credit earned without obtaining a baccalaureate degree may be substituted for a maximum of four years full-time work experience towards the baccalaureate degree. Candidates with 120 or more semester hours of credit, but without a degree, must also have at least two years of full-time work experience tosubstitute for the baccalaureate degree.NOTE:
Any college hours or degree must be from an accredited college or university.NOTE:An applicant may be required to possess a valid Louisiana driver’s license at time of appointment.Job ConceptsFunction of Work:
To perform research and analysis related to Medicaid programs.Level of Work:
Entry.Supervision Received:
Close from a Medicaid Program Supervisor or above.Supervision Exercised:
None.Location of Work:
Department of Health and Hospitals, Medical Vendor Administration.Job Distinctions:
Differs from Medicaid Program Specialist 2 by the close supervision received and the absence of independent action.Examples of WorkResearches, analyzes and compiles data for various reports. Provides assistance in response to inquiries from the general public and public officials relative to Medicaid eligibility, policy and procedures. Maintains records, prepares reports and conducts correspondence relative to the program element assigned. Updates and monitors system databases.Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career.As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program:Insurance Coverage More information can be found atParental Leave – Up to six weeks paid parental leave
More information can be found atHolidays and Leave – State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:

• New Year’s Day
• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,
• Mardi Gras,
• Good Friday,
• Memorial Day,
• Independence Day,
• Labor Day,
• Veteran’s Day,
• Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.

Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the GovernorState employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.Retirement – State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to):

• Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (

). LASERS has provided this to give you more detailed information about their system * Teacher’s Retirement System of Louisiana (
), * Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (
), among others

Expected salary

$2978 – 5843 per month

Location

Monroe, LA

Job date

Thu, 02 May 2024 07:59:30 GMT

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