Medicaid Analyst 1-3
Medicaid Analyst 1-3
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$ 2784 - 5009
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About this Job
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.
Minimum Qualifications
Three years of social services experience; OR
Six years of full-time experience in any field; OR
A bachelors degree.
EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION:
Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as one year of experience towards the six years of full-time work experience in any field. The maximum substitution allowed is 120 semester hours which substitutes for a maximum of four years of experience in any field.Job Specification
The official job specifications for this role as defined by the State Civil Service can be found here.
Job Duties and Other Information
Job Duties:
The Medicaid Analyst (MA) is a position responsible for acquiring an extensive knowledge of Medicaid policy and procedures and using the same tools to make timely and accurate Medicaid eligibility determinations. The MA determines eligibility for health insurance to members and applicants in the manner of their choosing. The applications are received electronically by computer by mail by email in person or most often by telephone. This position requires competency of web-based programs. Work conditions are a combination of sedentary work on a computer helping members by phone in a Call-Center format. The successful candidate is an individual who works independently is detail-oriented has excellent customer service skills can perform routine activities is attentive to deadlines computer literate is a team player and experience with high call volumes. Medicaid eligibility is fundamental to the overall Medicaid program and mastery of eligibility policy and procedure may be the first step in a path for career growth in the health insurance field.
Position-Specific Details:AN IDEAL CANDIDATE SHOULD POSSESS THE FOLLLOWING COMPETENCIES:
Following Policies and Procedures: The ability to comply with policies and procedures of the organization as well as State Civil Service rules and all applicable federal and state laws.
Thinking Critically: The ability to objectively question analyze interpret and evaluate information to form a conclusion.
Using Data: The ability to use relevant and valid data to inform a recommendation for action.
Accepting Direction: The ability to accept and follow directions from those higher in the chain of command.
Acting with Ethics and Integrity: The ability to be consistent honest and a trustworthy steward of State resources.
Communicating Effectively: The ability to relay information correctly and appropriately to connect people and ideas.
Demonstrating Accountability: The ability to accept ownership for your actions behaviors performance and decisions.
Displaying Professionalism: The ability to recognize how your actions impact the perceptions of both you and your organization.
Managing Time: The ability to control your time to increase effectiveness efficiency or productivity.
Solving Problems: The ability to discover solutions to problems.
This position is located within the Louisiana Department of Health / Medical Vendor Administration / Bureau of Health Services & Financing / Lafayette Parish
Announcement Number: MVA/PJ/209038
Cost Center: 305-2050405
Position Number(s): 78916
This vacancy is being announced as a Classified position and may be filled as a Probationary or Promotional appointment of a current LDH employee.
Premium Pay Rate:Special Entrance Rate (SER)
Medicaid Analyst 1 $16.42/hr.-$1313.60 bi-weekly
Medicaid Analyst 2 $17.56/hr.-$1404.80 bi-weekly
Longevity Authorized Rate (for hours worked)
0 months to less than 3 years $1.00/hr.
3 years to less than 6 years $1.50/hr.
6 years or greater $2.00/hr.
Please visit the Benefits tab on this job announcement for more information about the states competitive benefits package.
How To Apply:
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:
Paula Jackson
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-.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full Time
