Data/ Evaluation Specialist (Helene FEMA Grant)

Position Title: Data/Evaluation Specialist
Department: Access and Admissions
Reports to: Provider Program Manager
Position Ends: August 30, 2025
Pay: 20.19 per hour

Join our community of compassionate Meridians, today!

Why Meridian?

Meridian Healthcare treats patients who struggle with mental health and substance use disorders. Our team of Meridians has been treating these conditions with humanity and compassion for more than 50 years. We have patient service centers conveniently located in 13 counties throughout North Central Florida. Do you believe in hope, empathy, accountability, resilience, and teamwork [H.E.A.R.T.]? Join our community of compassionate Meridians, today!

We want you! We welcome your knowledge, experience, story and expertise!

• Responsible for building, reviewing, correcting, and transmitting state files.

• Responsible for invoicing services, reporting on invoice data, and forecasting service needs.

• Responsible for creating journal entries to manage state revenues.

• Assists with the maintenance of Meridian's software systems as it relates to state reporting, reporting issues, working with vendors as needed to resolve the issues. Modifications to reports, and EMR forms.

• Works day to day in Meridian's data systems, running reports to identify and correct inaccuracies of state data. Suggests edits and corrections based on data to improve operations.

• Develops, updates, and maintains expert knowledge of agencies State Reporting process and state billing processes. Makes modifications as requested. Frequently involves attention to detail and good communication skills.

• Queries databases, creates reports and analyzes data to comply with state reporting requirements and support.

• Expected to write documentation to describe program development, logic, coding, and corrections for state reporting.

• Supports the IS department in the accurate set-up and Maintenance of state reporting in the EMR

Who are we looking for?

• • Associate degree with technical certification in administrative functions preferred. Bachelor's degree preferred.
• • Two years' experience in administrative services at a behavioral health agency preferred.
• • Experience in data collection, data entry, and reporting.
• • Competency in/with technology and Microsoft Office/Excel.
• • The Data/Evaluation Specialist implements and oversees the CCP data collection activities and is the point of contact for entering data into the web-based system. The Data/Evaluation Specialist trains staff on collecting data, then collects and analyzes data and works closely with the Fiscal Specialist, and Team Leader, to ensure accuracy of completed forms while supporting the Provider Program Manager and Team Leader.

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  • Must have a current Florida Driver's License with a clean driving record while meeting company insurance requirements.
    
    In order to qualify as a Center Driver, the candidate must be at least 21 years of age and have an active Florida Driver's license.? Motor Vehicle Record will be reviewed for eligibility.? No more than 3 moving violations and/or accidents within the past 3 years and no major violations during the past 5 years.

• Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Specific competencies required are identified on a department/program specific basis and identified in each employee's Competency Checklist. The following are general and apply to all positions with this title.

• Language Skills:

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to draft routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.

• Mathematical Skills:

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percentage and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

• Reasoning Ability:

• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. The ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

What You Will Love!

• Friendly, flexible and lively work environment - To all Meridian employees we offer free activities like Zumba classes! We also believe in companywide celebrations and blood drives. Our employee engagement committee is always coming up with other fun activities for all.
• Work-life balance - Generous PTO accrual for vacation, sick leave and holidays.
• Benefits - Several health insurance plan options available including tax sheltered health savings account. Vision, dental, retirement, life insurance, Aflac and Long-Term Disability insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and accidental death are also available.
• Wellness Programs - Employees have an opportunity to earn a monthly discount on their medical plan premiums by participating in the Vitality wellness program.
• Compensation & Retirement - Competitive salaries and 403(b) retirement savings program with a gradual increase in company match, reaching up to 8% after 7 years of service.
• Growth & Education- Opportunities for growth and career advancement. Tuition reimbursement. Public service loan forgiveness and free clinical supervision.
• Perks - Cell phone plan discounts, travel reimbursement, LegalShield, pet insurance and more!

Our Hiring Process:

• We pre-screen your application. If we find that your skills are a match for the position you applied for, we will then send your resume over to the hiring manager to schedule an interview.
• If the interview is successful, our talent acquisition recruiter from Human Resources Department will reach out to you with a verbal job offer and send over your background check paperwork as well as your follow up & next steps email.
• After you have cleared the background screening process our talent acquisition team will then send you an overview with expectations for New Employee Orientation start date.

Our team is committed to helping you grow into the best version of yourself you were always meant to be. Thank you for considering joining the Meridian family!

How to apply:

If you are interested in making an impact while positively impacting the community apply below.

Simply apply through this website or visit us directly at https://meridian.e3applicants

Join us in our mission to bring education about mental illnesses and substance use disorders and the treatment of those affected to the world.

We transform communities from the inside out.

Meridian is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We are fully committed to attracting, retaining, developing and promoting the most qualified employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, status as a parent, national origin, age, marital status, disability (physical or mental), family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service or because they are a protected veteran or other non-merit-based factors.