L&I Medical Program Specialist 2 In Training

Please Note:This opportunity and is open to current Labor & Industries employees only.

Job Highlights

Are you ready to take your experience in analysis research program coordination and project management to the next level Do you want to be a part of a professional team with high work ethic If your answer is yes consider joining our team as the next Medical Program Specialist 2 (In-Training) in our Healthcare Policy and Payment Methods (HPPM) team and apply today.

In this position you will act as the Senior Payment Policy Analyst for the unit. You will manage policy development contracting review and analysis and monitoring of health care cost initiatives. This position is focused on projects to improve the utilization cost and/or quality of medical services provided to Washington workers who are injured on the job.

Using your analytic skills you will work in a team environment with professional staff assess and solve problems develop fee schedules lead projects recommend technical and politically viable solutions as well as answer questions concerning department policy and fees.

Please note: This position is considered in-training. If hired at the Medical Program Specialist 1 (MPS1) level you will be required to successfully complete the training plan requirements to advance to next level of Medical Program Specialist 2 (MPS2).

The salary range for each job classification level is as follows:

Medical Program Specialist 1:$61644 - $82872 annually depending on qualifications.

Medical Program Specialist 2:$67992 - $94464 annually depending on qualifications.

Why Work for us:

The Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) is a diverse state agency dedicated to the safety health and security of Washingtons workers. We help employers meet safety and health standards and inspect workplaces when alerted to hazards. As administrators of the states workers compensation system we are similar to a large insurance company providing medical and limited wage-replacement coverage to workers who suffer job-related injuries and illness. Our rules and enforcement programs help ensure workers are paid what they are owed that children and teens work hours are limited and that consumers are protected from unsound business practices.

Insurance Services is the largest division within the agency and administers one of the premier workers compensation organizations in the nation serving over 3.8 million employees working for 260000 employers.

The Insurance Services Health Services Analysis program is comprised of various work units with a shared vision to achieve provider excellence to reduce work disability by ensuring worker access to high quality care.

Here is what we are looking for:

• Demonstrated critical thinking and analytical skills.
• Strong customer service skills with the ability to authentically listen and connect with others to build and maintain internal and external customer satisfaction.
• Project management skills to ensure work progresses toward the achievement of goals and objectives.
• Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in written format complex information in a way that is easy to understand.
• Ability to effectively organize multiple assignments involving competing priorities to produce work products that are accurate thorough and on time.
• Your willingness to learn by showing self-initiative to develop and upgrade your skills enhance your knowledge and learn new technology.
• Demonstrated ability to build rapport and partner with others to contribute to team cohesion.

Some of what you will do:

• Lead development of payment policy and rates for assigned sections of the Medical Aid Rules and fee Schedules (MARFS).
• Instruct mentor and coach peers in policy and rate development for both facility and professional fee schedules.
• Lead program wide initiatives and projects related to cost containment strategies.
• Assign and track work of project team members monitoring project quality and schedule compliance.
• Tack and report progress of projects to provide briefings updates to Executive Management and Steering Committees.
• Lead analyses of health care delivery issues to improve fee schedule and payment policy outcomes.
• Gather and analyze qualitative and quantitative data to independently develop decision papers for L&I project team.
• Direct and implement focused communication strategies for L&I management and other internal and external stakeholders.
• Develop materials including project fact sheets overhead presentations articles for the Internet and Intranet and other public presentations.
• Conduct presentations and briefings to internal and external stakeholders.
• Review and evaluate proposed state and federal legislation to determine impact on health care costs and injured workers.
• And much more!

Required:

If hired at the Medical Program Specialist 1 (MPS1) level:

• Bachelors degree with major study in public health public administration nursing health administration economics mathematics accounting business administration social sciences or closely allied field

AND

• At least one year of consultative experience in analysis research program coordination or project management in a health care medical insurance social services or workers compensation setting.

Two additional years of qualifying experience may be substituted for the Bachelors degree.

If hired at the Medical Program Specialist 2 (MPS2) level:

• One-year of experience as a Medical Program Specialist 1

AND

• At least one year of consultative experience in analysis research program coordination or project management in a health care medical insurance social services or workers compensation setting.

Relevant experience may substitute for education.

Desired:

• Masters degree with major study in public health public administration nursing health administration economics mathematics accounting business administration social sciences or allied field.
  
• Four (4) years of experience in analysis research program coordination or project management in a health care or workers compensation setting.

Things You Need To Know

At L&I your voice matters. L&I is a diverse state agency dedicated to the safety health and security of Washingtons 3.3 million workers. Watch this brief video and learn more about why L&I is an employer of choice.

L&I provides a modern work environment and excellent benefits including paid leave tuition reimbursement Infants at Work Program and a generous retirement package for qualified employees at the end of their career. Click on the Benefits tab to learn more.

We value our employees and their work-life balance. We support a hybrid work model and offer flexible custom work schedules. This position is eligible for a flexible schedule (4/10s 9/80s 5/8s etc.) upon approval by management. For positions where in-office work is necessary the frequency of telework will be discussed with the supervisor of the position at the time of offer.

For this position you will be allowed to telework up to full time with the expectation of working from the office one day a addition you will be expected to work from the office to attend in-person meetings training upon business need. The assigned duty station for this position is Tumwater Washington.

To receive more information on opportunities at L&I sign up for GovDelivery and select L&I job alerts.

Application process

We will contact the top candidates directly to interview for this position. Because we base the selection on information provided by you it is in your best interest to identify the knowledge skills and abilities that address the required and desirable qualifications described in the announcement.

Please include the following documents with your application:

1. A cover letter describing specific qualifications.
2. A current resume detailing applicable experience and education.
3. A list of at least three professional references with current telephone numbers.

Please do not attach or place any medical information (vaccination status included) within the application resume or cover letter. If you do we will have to reject your application to safeguard others from receiving your confidential information. You will have to remove the confidential information before you can apply again.

To learn more about our hiring process timeline at L&I please visit our L&I recruiting page at Hiring Process at L&I. If you would like to read our website in a language other than English scroll up to the top of the page to select your language of choice from the banner.

Background Check Notice

Prior to a placement in this position a background check including criminal history records will be conducted. Information from your background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining your eligibility to perform the requirements of the position.

Other information

• Applicants selected to move forward in the hiring process will be contacted to complete a skills assessment prior to the first-round interviews. We anticipate conducting first-round interviews during the week of January 5-9 2026.
• For positions requiring travel you must have a valid unrestricted drivers license and have insurance if driving a privately owned vehicle on state business.
• This position is represented bytheWashington Federation of State Employees (WFSE).
• Candidates who are offered a job with L&I must possess work authorization that does not require sponsorship by the employer for a visa now or in the future.
• The Department of Labor & Industries complies with the employment eligibility verification requirements of the federal employment eligibility verification form I-9. The selected candidate must be able to provide proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States consistent with the requirements of that form on the first day of employment.
• Please note: L&I may use this announcement to fill multiple permanent and/or non-permanent positions.

Did You Know

Washington is Americas Top State to live play and work according to U.S. News (2021). Join the L&I team and enjoy all the Evergreen State has to offer.

Veterans Preference

Applicants wishing to claim Veterans Preference should attach to their application a copy of their DD-214 (Member 4 copy) NGB 22 or signed verification of service letter from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs. Please blackout any personally identifiable data such as Social Security numbers. For further information contact L&Is .

Diversity Equity and Inclusion Employer

L&I employees come from all walks of life. We strive to hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion gender gender identity or expression sexual orientation national origin genetics disability age or veteran status.

We believe in the importance of recognizing the value each of us contributes to the success of the agency mission. Having a diverse workforce is this agencys greatest source of strength and knowledge. It is through the combination of talents and abilities that we can pursue finding effective measures to provide the best customer service. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace for everyone and we strongly mean everyone.

The State of Washington is an equal opportunity employer. Persons with a disability who need an accommodation in the application process or testing process or those needing this announcement in an alternative format may call . TTY users should first call 711 to access the Washington Relay Service.

You are welcome to include the name and pronoun you would like to be referred to in your materials and we will honor this as you interact with our award-winning diverse and inclusive organization.

For more Information

If you have any questions regarding this job posting program or the agency please contact Angela Laramie at.
#LI-DNI