MEDICAID ANALYST 1-2

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.  
About this position:

This position is located within the Louisiana Department of Health / Medical Vendor Administration / Eligibility Field Operations / Region 9 /  Tangipahoa Parish
 
 Announcement Number: MVA/PJ/205168
 Cost Center: 305-2050410
 Position Number(s): 50592990
 
This vacancy is being announced as a Classified position and may be filled as a Probationary or Promotional appointment.

Medicaid Analyst 1-2

• Are you experienced in healthcare administration and looking for a new challenge?
• Do you value time management, are you organized, and can make independent decisions?
• Are you motivated, energetic, and excited to become part of the LDH Medicaid team?

 A Career as a Medicaid Analyst may be just the right fit for you!

Let us give you a little history!

 Medicaid began in 1965 as a federal and state partnership under Title XIX of the Social Security Act. Medicaid is administered and operated by the Louisiana Department of Health, according to federal laws and regulations. As it expands into the health care reform era, our Medicaid analysts continue to assess our citizen’s healthcare needs. 

Who do we serve? 

Medicaid provides health coverage to millions of citizens, including eligible low-income adults, children, pregnant women, elderly adults and people with disabilities. We work diligently to provide our citizens with managed care services, Healthy Louisiana Health Plans, excellent customer service, and real-time eligibility.  

What do we offer?

Medicaid Analysts working in LDH are eligible for Longevity Pay, Special Entrance pay rates, and receive extensive on the job training. We also offer a competitive benefits package and eligibility for remote work for qualifying employees. 

Premium Pay Rate:                                                          Special Entrance Rate (SER)
Authorized Rate (for hours worked)                 Medicaid Analyst 1 $16.42/hr.-$1313.60 bi-wkly
0 months to less than 3 years      $1.00/hr.       Medicaid Analyst 2 $17.56/hr.-$1404.80 bi-wkly
3years to less than 6 years          $1.50/hr.        
6years or greater                       $2.00/hr. 

Please visit the Benefits tab on this job announcement for more information about the state's competitive benefits package.

What do Medicaid Analysts do?

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.

AN IDEAL CANIDATE SHOULD POSESS 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.

Making Accurate Judgments: The ability to form an opinion objectively and decisively based on relevant information and in accordance with established standards.

Thinking Critically: The ability to objectively question, analyze, interpret, and evaluate information to form a conclusion.

Accepting Direction: The ability to accept and follow directions from those higher in the chain of command.

Communicating Effectively: The ability to relay information correctly and appropriately to connect people and ideas.

Displaying Professionalism: The ability to recognize how your actions impact the perceptions of both you and your organization.

Leveraging Technology: The ability to use technology and its related processes to further organizational goals.

Managing Conflict: The ability to recognize and navigate disagreements in a rational, unbiased, and productive way.

Managing Time: The ability to control your time to increase effectiveness, efficiency, or productivity.

Solving Problems: The ability to discover solutions to problems.

NOTE REGARDING THE ADVERTISED PAY:
 
This position participates in a Career Progression Group (CPG) and may be filled as a Medicaid Analyst 1-3.  The level at which the vacancy is filled will be determined by the qualifications of the candidate selected. This position provides the opportunity to advance within this job series.

The actual starting salary depends on the education and experience of the selected applicant.
 
Please click on the below links to learn more about each job level:
State Civil Service Job Information Finder

No Civil Service test score is 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
paula.jackson@la.gov
LDH/HUMAN RESOURCES
BATON ROUGE, LA 70821
 
This organization participates in E-verify, and for more information on E-verify, please contact DHS at 1-888-464-4218. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Three years of social services experience; OR

Six years of full-time experience in any field; OR

A bachelor's 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.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.

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