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Louisiana Department of State Civil Service MEDICAID PROGRAM SPECIALIST 1-2 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana
MEDICAID PROGRAM SPECIALIST 1-2
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MEDICAID PROGRAM SPECIALIST 1-2
Salary
$2,978.00 - $5,843.00 Monthly
Location
Baton Rouge, LA
Job Type
Classified
Job Number
MVA/SP/196401
Department
LDH-Medical Vendor Administration
Opening Date
06/20/2024
Closing Date
6/30/2024 11:59 PM Central
Description
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Supplemental Information
The 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.
This position is located within the Louisiana Department of Health / Medical Vendor Administration / Medicaid Enterprise Systems / East Baton Rouge Parish
Announcement Number: MVA/SP/196401
Cost Center: 3052080300
Position Number: 50349449
This vacancy is being announced as a Classified position and may be filled as a Probationary or Promotional appointment.
AN IDEAL CANIDATE SHOULD POSESS THE FOLLLOWING COMPETENCIES:
Displaying Expertise: The ability to exhibit specialized skills or knowledge gained from experience or training.
Learning Actively: The ability to acquire necessary knowledge and skills to improve performance and achieve organizational goals.
Thinking Critically: The ability to generate ideas, manipulate ideas, and make unconventional connections to develop original approaches.
Using Data:The ability to use relevant and valid data to inform a recommendation for action.
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 Medicaid Program Specialist 2 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:
State Civil Service Job Information Finder (https://apps01.civilservice.louisiana.gov/onestopjobinfo/JobView2.aspx)
No Civil Service test scoreis 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:
Shambrielle Pooler
Shambrielle.Pooler@la.gov
LDH/HUMAN RESOURCES
BATON ROUGE, LA 70821
This organization participates in E-Verify, and for more information on E-Verify, please contact DHS at 1-888-464-4218.
Minimum Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
A baccalaureate degree.
SUBSTITUTIONS:
Six years of full-time work experience in any field will substitute 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 will substitute 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 to substitute 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 Concepts
FUNCTION 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 Work
Under close supervision:
Participates in on-the-job training program, which involves rotation from project to project training in various program areas.
Researches, analyzes and compiles data for various reports.
Provides assistance in response to inquiries from the general public and public officials relative to Medicaid eligibility, payments, policy and procedures.
Reviews and analyzes data for corrective action, fiscal impact, etc.
Updates and monitors system databases.
Maintains records, prepares reports and conducts correspondence relative to the program element assigned.
Researches and analyzes provider billing practices via complex system reports and/or on site visits and recommends sanctions in accordance with state and federal regulations.
Consults with Information Technology staff to assure policy is correctly reflected by system programming.
Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity tomake a differencethrough 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 at https://info.groupbenefits.org/
Parental Leave– Up to six weeks paid parental leave
More information can be found athttps://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx
Holidays 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 Governor
State 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 (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video (https://lasersonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Your_Retirement_System.mp4) to give you more detailed information about their system
Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org),
Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others
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DE: Rate your ability to display expertise based on our definition: The ability to exhibit specialized skills or knowledge gained from experience or training.
1= I have no experience and/or am uncomfortable displaying expertise
2= I have limited experience or require assistance to display expertise
3= I can display expertise
4= I can display expertise and help others improve their ability to display expertise
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LA: Rate your ability to learn actively based on our definition: The ability to acquire necessary knowledge and skills to improve performance and achieve organizational goals.
1= I have no experience and/or am uncomfortable learning actively
2= I have limited experience or require assistance to learn actively
3= I can learn actively
4= I can learn actively and help others improve their ability to learn actively
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1= I have no experience and/or am uncomfortable thinking critically
2= I have limited experience or require assistance to think critically
3= I can think critically
4= I can think critically and help others improve their ability to think critically
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UD: Rate your ability to use data based on our definition: The ability to use relevant and valid data to inform a recommendation for action.
1= I have no experience and/or am uncomfortable using data
2= I have limited experience or require assistance to use data
3= I can use data
4= I can use data and help others improve their ability to use data
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State of Louisiana
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the supplemental information above.
Louisiana State Civil Service, Louisiana, 70802
Phone
(866) 783-5462
Website
http://agency.governmentjobs.com/louisiana/default.cfm
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