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This is a professional position within the Office of Maternal, Child and Family Health (OMCFH) HealthCheck Program. The HealthCheck program is Medicaid's pediatric prevention program for children birth through 20 years of age and also referred to as West Virginia's Early Periodic Screening, Diagnostic and Treatment (EPSDT) services. HealthCheck program specialists provide administrative services to Medicaid providers that deliver EPSDT services in an assigned region of the State. The Incumbent is responsible for visiting all HealthCheck primary care provider sites in the assigned region: provide providers with the necessary tools and knowledge to carry out EPSDT services that meet reasonable standards of medical practice; train new staff of HealthCheck primary care providers in all applicable aspects of the program; provide technical assistance and managerial support to assist HealthCheck primary care providers serve Medicaid approved children in keeping with the American Academy of Pediatrics Bright Futures guidelines; promote the medical home approach to providing comprehensive primary care; assist with the efforts to educate Medicaid members and providers about any Medicaid redesigns or updated policies, the value of preventive health services and cost-effective methods; and assist with the Governor's Kids First Initiative by HealthCheck program specialists coordinate work with representatives of other Bureau for Public Health organizations, other agencies, and local community organizations that serve children in an assigned region. Extensive travel is required and a State car could be assigned for work-related travel to pediatric provider offices. HealthCheck specialists may supervise assigned outreach workers and oversee HealthCheck Outreach Services provided by the assigned outreach workers. Perform other duties as assigned. The Incumbent will oversee the counties of: Calhoun, Jackson, Pleasants, Ritchie, Roane, Wirt, and Wood.Click The APPLY Link To Apply Online. IMPORTANT: Your eligible score will be based on information provided in your application; therefore, make sure your application is detailed and complete. You MUST complete ALL parts of the application, including the Work Experience section. ATTENTION: Applicant must verify post high school education by submitting an official transcript or diploma, training or licensure earned pertaining to this position by the closing date of the posting, if not previously verified. If you are claiming Veterans preference, please submit "MEMBER 4" form and/or your VA Letter. Protecting your personal information is our highest priority. If your official transcript, training/licensure, or Veterans documentation contains your Social Security Number and/or birthdate, please redact that information before submitting it to the Division of Personnel.Please attach documents to the online application before submitting it. Or, you may email it to: applicantservices@wv.gov or by mail to: WV Division of Personnel, 1900 Kanawha Blvd. E., Building 3, Suite 500, Charleston, WV 25305.This announcement is for one (1) or more specific vacancies and only applies to the location(s) indicated. Your application will remain active for this job for one-hundred eighty (180) days or until the job is filled. Application for this job does not automatically qualify you for other positions. Be sure to submit your application for each position of interest. To receive an email notice anytime jobs in this or other categories are posted, you may choose to complete a Job Interest Card from the slide-out menu located at the top left of our Job Opportunities page.