MEDICAID ANALYST 1-3 Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/louisiana/jobs/newprint/4792736) Apply  MEDICAID ANALYST 1-3 Salary $2,784.00 - $5,009.00 Monthly Location Shreveport, LA Job Type Classified Job Number MVA/PJ/204605 Department LDH-Medical Vendor Administration Opening Date 01/15/2025 Closing Date 1/25/2025 11:59 PM Central + Description + Benefits + Questions Supplemental Information 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. LDH serves as a model employer for individuals with disabilities. About this position: This position is located within the Louisiana Department of Health / Medical Vendor Administration / Region 7 / Caddo Parish Announcement Number: MVA/PJ/204605 Cost Center: 305-2050408 Position Number(s): 50301063 This vacancy is being announced as a Classified position and may be filled as a Probationary appointment or Promotional appointment of a current classified LDH employee. This position has a Special Entrance Rate (SER) of: Medicaid Analyst 1 - $16.42 hr / $1,313.60 bi-weekly Medicaid Analyst 2 - $17.56 hr / $1,404.80 bi-weekly Medicaid Analyst 3 – $21.27 hr / $1,701.60 bi-weekly This position comes with a Premium Pay Rate of up to $2.00 per hour for hours worked only and based on years of service at Louisiana Department of Health (LDH), Office of Medical Vendor Administration (MVA) 0 months to less than 3 years - $1.00/hour 3 years to less than 6 years - $1.50/hour 6 years or greater - $2.00/hour AN IDEAL CANIDATE SHOULD POSESS THE FOLLLOWING COMPETENCIES: Focusing on Customers: The ability to serve the needs of those who support and/or rely on the services provided. 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. Thinking Critically: The ability to objectively question, analyze, interpret, and evaluate information to form a conclusion. Adapting to Change: The ability to adjust plans, expectations, and behaviors in response to change. Accepting Direction: The ability to accept and follow directions from those higher in the chain of command. Acting with Ethics and Integrity: The ability to be consistent, honest, and a trustworthy steward of State resources. Adapting to Change: The ability to adjust plans, expectations, and behaviors in response to change. Demonstrating Accountability: The ability to accept ownership for your actions, behaviors, performance, and decisions. 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 (https://apps01.civilservice.louisiana.gov/onestopjobinfo/JobView2.aspx) 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 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. Job Concepts FUNCTION OF WORK: To make initial and continuing determination, under close supervision, as to clients' eligibility for all Medicaid programs. LEVEL OF WORK: Entry. SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Medicaid Analysts typically report to a Medicaid Analyst Supervisor. May receive supervision from higher level personnel. SUPERVISION EXERCISED: None. LOCATION OF WORK: Department of Health and Hospitals, Medical Vendor Administration. JOB DISTINCTIONS: Differs from Medicaid Analyst 2 by the presence of close supervision and the absence of independent action. Examples of Work Working Job Description: The Medicaid Analyst (MA) is a position responsible for acquiring extensive knowledge of Medicaid policy and procedures and using same to make timely and accurate Medicaid eligibility determinations. The MA is responsible for providing eligibility assistance to members and applicants in the manner of their choosing which may be electronic, by mail, by email, in person, or most often by phone. This position requires competency of web-based programs. Work conditions are a combination of sedentary work on a computer and assistance to members by phone in a call-center format. The ideal candidate is an individual who works independently, is detail-oriented, has excellent customer service skills, can perform routine activities, is attentive to deadlines, and is a team player. Medicaid eligibility is fundamental to the overall Medicaid program, and mastery of eligibility policy and procedure may provide a path for career growth in the health insurance field. Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity tomake a differencethrough public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career. As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program: Insurance Coverage More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/ Parental Leave– Up to six weeks paid parental leave More information can be found athttps://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx Holidays and Leave – State employees receive the following paid holidays each year: + New Year's Day + Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, + Mardi Gras, + Good Friday, + Memorial Day, + Independence Day, + Labor Day, + Veteran's Day, + Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. ***** Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase. Retirement – State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to): + Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video (https://lasersonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Your\_Retirement\_System.mp4) to give you more detailed information about their system + Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org), + Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others 01 ADi: Rate your ability to accept direction based on our definition: The ability to accept and follow directions from those higher in the chain of command. + 1= I have no experience and/or am uncomfortable accepting direction + 2= I have limited experience or require assistance to accept direction + 3= I can accept direction + 4= I can accept directions and help others improve their ability to accept direction 02 ADi: Explain your rating by providing specific and relevant examples in the box below. 03 FC: Rate your ability to focus on customers based on our definition: The ability to serve the needs of those who support and/or rely on the services provided. + 1= I have no experience and/or am uncomfortable focusing on customers + 2= I have limited experience or require assistance to focus on customers + 3= I can focus on customers + 4= I can focus on customers and help others improve their ability to focus on customers 04 FC: Explain your rating by providing specific and relevant examples in the box below. 05 FPP: Rate your ability to follow policies and procedures based on our definition: 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. + 1= I have no experience and/or am uncomfortable following policies and procedures + 2= I have limited experience or require assistance to follow policies and procedures + 3= I can follow policies and procedures + 4= I can follow policies and procedures and help others improve their ability to follow policies and procedures 06 FPP: Explain your rating by providing specific and relevant examples in the box below. 07 TCr: Rate your ability to think critically based on our definition: The ability to objectively question, analyze, interpret, and evaluate information to form a conclusion. + 1= I have no experience and/or am uncomfortable thinking critically + 2= I have limited experience or require assistance to think critically + 3= I can think critically + 4= I can think critically and help others improve their ability to think critically 08 TCr: Explain your rating by providing specific and relevant examples in the box below. 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