Health Care Program Specialist (HCPSDLS)

Thurston County, WA - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 67992 - 91464

Posted on: 13 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

Health Care Program Specialist (HCPS/DLS)

Are you looking for rewarding work that provides a direct link between abstract legal requirements and tangible positive impacts on the lives of Washington residents The satisfaction of the work this position does comes fromensuring fairness transparency and access to essential healthcare servicesby making complex government processes work efficiently and clearly for the public. If this sounds interesting to please apply today!

All HCA employees will apply an equity lens to their work which may include but is not limited to all analyses of core business and processes.

About the division:

The Division of Legal Services (DLS) provides professional and legal support to all divisions in Health Care Authority (HCA) to mitigate risks comply with changing laws and assist the agency in accomplishing its goals. The Office of Rules and Publications (ORP) supports HCA in promulgating Washington Administrative Code (WAC or rules) writing and publishing provider billing instructions and other information and maintaining the Medicaid State Plan.

About the position:
This position supports HCAs and ORPs mission by ensuring rules are promulgated according to Chapter 34.05 RCW the Administrative Procedures Act (APA) and Chapter 19.85 RCW the Regulatory Fairness Act and that rules and provider instructions are clearly written according to Executive Order 23-02 on Plain Talk. By ensuring HCAs rules are legally promulgated and clearly written this position enables the Agency to implement statewide health care turn clients are able to understand and obtain access to the healthcare services they require. By ensuring provider instructions are clearly written and widely available this position enables providers to understand furnish and bill for appropriate services to clients.

This position is eligible to telework and is typically not required to report on-site. The default assigned work location of all Health Care Authority (HCA) positions both on-site and telework eligible positions is within the State of Washington. This position reports to Olympia WA. Frequency of onsite work will vary based on business and operational needs. HCA has currently suspended the ability to support out-of-state telework.

Duties

Some of what you will do:

Promulgate Washington Administrative Code (WAC or rules) for HCAs programs including rules shared with DSHS and DOH and other rules as needed.
Provide technical assistance to staff to compile program data necessary for the development and writing of Small Business Economic Impact Statements as necessary.
Independently organize facilitate and manage multiple simultaneous rule development work groups leading them through the rule development process using strong management and communication skills.
Develop/update provider billing manuals billing instructions and accompany electronic messages to reflect changes to program WAC coverage policy and billing procedures payment etc.
Review edit and approve material written by workgroup team members.
Collaborate with subject matter experts to write provider documents that are necessary fair understandable consistent accurate and concise.
Ensure final provider documents are consistent with the WAC.
Provide technical assistance to program staff to ensure consistency and accuracy in provider billing documents.
Monitor WAC and provider documents websites and inform ORPs web point of contact about issues.

Qualifications

Required qualifications:

Demonstrated knowledge understanding and application of the statutes and rules that regulate Washington State rule making including the Administrative Procedures Act (Chapter 34.05 RCW) the Regulatory Fairness Act (Chapter 19.85 RCW) and the Code Reviser regulations in Chapter 1-21 WAC.
Demonstrated ability to write clearly and concisely applying clear writing and Plain Talk principles.
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with diverse groups including internal colleagues and top management and external customers.
Demonstrated strategic planning skills to ensure appropriate rule and document development.
Demonstrated computer skills including Microsoft Word and Outlook.
Documented regular and reliable attendance.
The ability to take action to learn and grow.
The ability to take action to meet the needs of others.
Demonstrated skills necessary to effectively lead and manage multiple rule and document development workgroups involving a variety of topics issues and personalities maintaining a focus on program needs. Includes strong skills in:
1. Initiative
2. Leadership
3. Written and oral communication
4. Customer service
5. Group facilitation
6. Team building
7. Decision making processes
8. Consensus building
9. Problem resolution
10. Negotiation
11. Organization

Qualifying candidates will also meet one of the following criteria options:

Option 1:

Masters degree involving major studies in technical writing English communications project management or a closely allied field.
Two (2) years experience in rule technical or manual writing.

Option 2:

Bachelors degree involving major study in technical writing English communications project management or a closely allied field.
Four (4) years experience in rule technical or manual writing.

Option 3:

Eight (8) years experience in rule technical or manual writing.

Option 4:

One year as a Health Care Program Consultant.

Preferred qualifications:

Minimum 1 year experience in writing and promulgating Washington Administrative Code for a state agency.
Masters degree with major studies in public health public administration or closely related field and minor studies in English technical writing or closely related field.
Two (2) years consultative experience in health services or Medicaid programs.
Certified Public Manager certification.
Web development skills using Share Point html and/or other applications.

How to apply:

Only candidates who reflect the minimum qualifications on their NEOGOV profile will be considered. Failure to follow the application instructions below may lead to disqualification.

A cover letter that specifically addresses how you meet the qualifications for this position
Current resume

To take advantage of veteran preference please do the following:

Attach a copy of your DD214 (Member 4 long-form copy) NGB 22 or USDVA signed verification of service letter.
Please black out any PII (personally identifiable information) data such as social security numbers. Include your name as it appears on your application in .

Supplemental Information

About HCA:
Functioning as both the states largest health care purchaser and its behavioral health authority the Washington State Health Care Authority (HCA) is a leader in ensuring Washington residents have the opportunity to be as healthy as possible.

There are three pillars of our work: Apple Health (Medicaid); the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) and School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB) programs; and behavioral health and recovery. Under these pillars HCA purchases health care including behavioral health treatment for more than 2.7 million Washington residents and provides behavioral health prevention crisis and recovery supports to all Washington residents.

What we have to offer:

Meaningful work with friendly co-workers who care about those we serveVoices of HCA.
A clear agency mission that drives our work and is person-centeredHCAs Mission Vision & Values.
A healthy work/life balance including alternative/flexible schedules and mobile work options.
A great total compensation and benefit packageWA State Government Benefits.
A safe pleasant workplace in a convenient location with restaurants and shopping nearby.
And free parking!

Notes:

Prior to a new hire a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment.

HCA is an equal opportunity employer. We value the importance of creating an environment in which all employees can feel respected included and empowered to bring unique ideas to the agency. HCA has five employee resource groups (ERGs). ERGs are voluntary employee-led groups whose aim is to foster a diverse inclusive workplace aligned with HCAs mission.Our diversity and inclusion efforts include embracing different cultures backgrounds and viewpoints while fostering growth and advancement in the workplace.Studies have shown women racial and ethnic minorities and persons of disability are less likely to apply for jobs unless they feel they meet every qualification as described in a job description. Persons over 40 years of age disabled and Vietnam era veterans as well as people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are also encouraged to apply. If you have any questions about the required qualifications or how your experience relates to them please contact us at. Persons with disabilities needing assistance in the application process or those needing this job announcement in an alternative format may contact Angelic Matthews at

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DescriptionHealth Care Program Specialist (HCPS/DLS)Are you looking for rewarding work that provides a direct link between abstract legal requirements and tangible positive impacts on the lives of Washington residents The satisfaction of the work this position does comes fromensuring fairness transp...