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Manager, Cost Reporting – Medicaid (Remote)

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You could be the one who changes everything for our 26 million members. Centene is transforming the health of our communities, one person at a time. As a diversified, national organization, you’ll have access to competitive benefits including a fresh perspective on workplace flexibility.

Position Purpose:
Responsible for managing and coordinating people and processes involved with filing of cost/expense reports for lines of business across the enterprise. Organizes and directs resources, removes barriers and solves problems in team settings to ensure that the filing process is successful. Cost/expense reports entail categorizing utilization, medical expense, premium, and administrative expenses across types of service, lines of business, and rate cohorts.

An ideal candidate would have …

– Basic knowledge of health care industry and government health plans such as Medicaid etc.
– Basic knowledge of accounting/financial statements and accounting processes etc.
– Basic knowledge of actuarial concepts such as reserving and rate setting etc.
– Basic knowledge of health economics concepts such as MLR, cost and utilization metrics etc.

In this Manager, Cost Reporting role, you will:
•        Manages and coordinates team activities to ensure all regulatory cost reports, supplemental reports, and cost report audits (where applicable) are accurate, in compliance with applicable regulations, have appropriate sign off, and are submitted on time.
•        Collaborates with business leaders across the markets and within finance department (i.e. Accounting, Actuarial, and HealthCare Analytics) to understand and gather the financial data required to produce the required regulatory reports.
•        Utilizes subject matter expertise and provides leadership to interpret evolving cost reporting guidance and to prepare recommendations and solutions to issues in a clear, logical and comprehensive manner. •        Ensures all regulatory cost reports are reconciled to the general ledger, encounter data, and/or audited financial statements.
•        Provides training and coaching to staff on general health care knowledge as well as on specifics of cost/expense reports processes
•        Uses tools to develop processes and implement procedures for gathering, categorizing, and allocating claim and financial data.  Tools include data warehouse tables, EDW data, actuarial data, access databases, and Excel spreadsheets.
•        Manages the implementation of new programs, strategies, and process improvements.
•        Performs ad-hoc reconciliations and work on special projects, as required.

Important Note: 
This position is fully remote.  However, due to the needs of the business, candidate must be available to work a Eastern Standard Time (EST) schedule.

Education/Experience:
– Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or related field. Master’s degree preferred.

– 5+ years of financial/cost reporting or related experience. Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles, GASB and FASB statements and standards.

Preferred Experience/Knowledge:

– Basic knowledge of health care industry and government health plans such as Medicaid etc.

– Basic knowledge of accounting/financial statements and accounting processes etc.

– Basic knowledge of actuarial concepts such as reserving and rate setting etc.

– Basic knowledge of health economics concepts such as MLR, cost and utilization metrics etc.

License/Certification:
– CPA/ASA preferred

Our Comprehensive Benefits Package: Flexible work solutions including remote options, hybrid work schedules and dress flexibility, Competitive pay, Paid time off including holidays, Health insurance coverage for you and your dependents, 401(k) and stock purchase plans, Tuition reimbursement and best-in-class training and development.

Centene is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, and values the ways in which we are different. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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DIRECTOR, Encounters (MEDICAID) – REMOTE

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Under the general direction the SVP, Integration & Innovations is responsible for the strategy, design, and management of the team that will implement companywide initiatives impacting:
Encounters Accuracy & Completeness (ie Encounter Production, Audit, Production Vendor Oversight) for all lines of business.
Responsible for centralizing all corec encounter submission processes including identification of any vendor or system support requirement for most effective and accurate processing. Assessment of resources across the organization for purposes of centralization and establishing an Encounters Center of Excellence
Assume all (Encounter) submissions currently sitting in Risk Adjustment to ensure standardization, completeness and accuracy of submissions
Develop and implement all montoring reporting needed for optimized outcomes and reduce/eliminate financial penalties.
Responsible for increasing volume of encounters received from providers, improve completeness of encounter data with states, CMS, HHS to reconcile data.
Implemented processes to monitor rejected encounters to correct and resubmit where applicable
Improve submission accuracy for frequent occurring error codes and create systemic imporvements
Standardize State/LOB reporting increasing visibility into accuracy & completeness
Centralize and automate standardized resources, requirements and encounter tranformation
Encounter submissions, rejection management & resolution for all lines of business including internal strategic partnerships supporting the production of encounters including but not limited to the Corporate Recovery Team, Corporate Claims Compliance Team, Support Services, Enrollment and Billing, Encounters Team as well as providing overall organizational leadership aimed at managing overall healthcare costs.
Hires, coordinates training and manages staff involved in creating controls, documents and tools within the Encounter process in order to manage work in any of the assigned resources.
Identifies, develops and trains appropriate staff and implements processes to standardize the overall ends-to-end processing, management and accuracy of encounters, as well as working with partner departments to implement process improvements impacting quality and timeliness of encounters processing and accuracy.
Ongoing monitoring and management rhgouth resolution any potential penalities related to accuracy and timliness of encounters submissions.
Initiates staff and coordinates needed projects around various systems enhancements, conversions and upgrades. These projects improve QNXT Claims MASS Adjudication results, enhances the Corporate Operations claims quality and reduces unit claims costs by reducing rework (both underpayments and overpayments) for all lines of business.
Identifies projects/initiatives that reduce administrative costs for Molina and/or providers as well as identifies opportunities to ensure accurate encounters are occurring to assist in the management of the organizational health care costs for all lines of business and directly impacting Risk Revenue and Quality Compliance. Convenes work groups, develops implementation plans with identified tasks, timelines and assigned parties. Executes and measures success.
Participates with others in the Corporate Operational Leadership Team along with IT to analyze the root cause of information of variations to the encounters, to find/propose ways to improve
upon performance results, to identify potential risks to the organization and to lead the needed changes within the encounters process to support the organizational needs in all lines of business.
Collaborate with leadership, peers, and business partners to establish encounters improvement objectives and execute business priorities based on strategic goals in the operational plan.
Works with the Training Team in preparing needed documentation around training of new/existing staff while also assisting in preparing needed Guidelines to assist in the timely and accurate processing of encounters for all lines of business.
Manages direct Molina staff as well as oversees vendors involved in any of the areas reporting to the VP, Core Operations – Encounters to enable the organization to produce operational results at the lowest possible cost, the most consistent and compliant service levels and the highest level of quality for all lines of business.
Ensures all state, federal and Molina regulations, Policies/Procedures and SOPs are implemented and followed on a consistent basis to ensure the highest compliance possible within the Corporate Operations areas.
Sets and manages overall costs to meet/exceed annual budgets and finds ways to improve productivity and automation wherever possible to reduce unit costs and overall G&A for the organization.
Design and implement systematic approach to improve member and provider experiences through increased operational efficiency and effectiveness.
Responsible for reporting potential liabilities for financial tracking and accruals to senior leadership.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to influence and drive change among peers and others within the Molina organization.
Skill to envision, craft proposals, obtain consensus around approving and implementing future state processes and systems needed to support strategic direction set by organization.
Ability to abide by Molinas policies.
Ability to maintain attendance to support required quality and quantity of work.
Maintain confidentiality and comply with Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
Ability to establish and maintain positive and effective work relationships with coworkers, clients, members, providers and customers.
Other duties as assigned.

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Test Engineer – Healthcare/Medicaid Testing | Gainwell Technologies

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Be part of a team that unleashes the power of leading-edge technologies to help improve the health and well-being of those most vulnerable in our country and communities. Working at Gainwell carries its rewards. You’ll have an incredible opportunity to grow your career in a company that values work flexibility, learning, and career development. You’ll add to your technical credentials and certifications while enjoying a generous, flexible vacation policy and educational assistance. We also have comprehensive leadership and technical development academies to help build your skills and capabilities.


Summary


Your role in our mission


Essential Job Functions


  • Performs testing, troubleshooting and analysis tasks on various phase(s) of network systems development including integration, systems testing, interoperability testing, field test plans and customer acceptance plans to maintain the credibility/viability of the system.
  • Provides support for monitoring the initial configuration and parameters of equipment for system credibility. Assists in the investigation and resolution of matters of significance in conjunction with other engineering and technical support to ensure cost effective and efficient resolution of problems.
  • Designs, develops, implements and maintains test processes and diagnostic programs for assigned projects. Works closely with team lead towards the completion of specifications and procedures for new products.
  • Participates in writing test plans for assigned projects. Maintains record of test progress, documents test results, prepares reports and may present results as appropriate.
  • Defines test cases and creates integration and system test scripts and configuration test questionnaires from functional requirement documents. Maintains defect reports and updates reports following regression testing efforts.
  • Adheres to and advocates use of established quality methodology and escalates issues as appropriate.
  • May work with clients to determine systems requirements. Assists lead engineer/management in writing proposals to recommend process/program and follows through on implementation.

     

Basic Qualifications


  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science or engineering or related field preferred
  • Three or more years of network testing experience
  • Experience working with computer systems and their uses
  • Experience working with telecommunications systems and their corresponding principles
  • Experience working with network management and protocol system testing
  • Experience working with scripting languages such as TCL, PERL, HP, etc
  • Experience working with data transmission protocols such as TCP/IP, etc.
  • Experience working with operating systems
  • Experience working with protocols and technologies such as HTTP, SSL, FTP, SMTP, POP3, etc
  • Experience working with network equipment: switches, routers, firewalls, intrusion detection systems, etc.

     

Other Qualifications


  • Good analytical and problem solving skills
  • Good organization and time management skills
  • Interpersonal skills to interact with customers and team members
  • Communication skills
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Willingness to travel


     

Work Environment


  • Office environment
  • May require shift or weekend work


     

What we’re looking for


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The pay range for this position is [[$63,130]] – [[$78,957]] per year, however, the base pay offered may vary depending on geographic region, internal equity, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. Put your passion to work at Gainwell. You’ll have the opportunity to grow your career in a company that values work flexibility, learning, and career development. All salaried, full-time candidates are eligible for our generous, flexible vacation policy, a 401(k) employer match, comprehensive health benefits , and educational assistance. We also have a variety of leadership and technical development academies to help build your skills and capabilities.


We believe nothing is impossible when you bring together people who care deeply about making healthcare work better for everyone. Build your career with Gainwell, an industry leader. You’ll be joining a company where collaboration, innovation, and inclusion fuel our growth. Learn more about Gainwell at our company website and visit our Careers site for all available job role openings.


Gainwell Technologies is committed to a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, where all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We celebrate diversity and are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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Clinical Reviewer – AK Medicaid – Remote

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Health insurance

Loan forgiveness

Comagine Health is looking for a remote Clinical Reviewer RN to support Alaska Medicaid and private contracts. In this role, you will work with a variety of patient populations across the organization, providing utilization management and care planning as needed. You will perform utilization management using evidence-based clinical criteria and guidelines to determine the safest and most appropriate medical services for patient populations. While working remotely, you will need to picture yourself at the hospital or bedside to successfully perform this work. You’ll be a part of a remote team working across the country that prides themselves on their collaboration and communication. If this sounds like a role you’d be interested in, we encourage you to read on and apply!

 
 

Who is the Comagine Health?

Comagine Health is a non-profit consulting firm that seeks to improve health and to increase the effectiveness and quality of health care. As a recognized Quality Improvement Organization (QIO), we support providers, plans, purchasers, and consumers, and offer services to state and federal agencies and others to help them better manage health care under the existing system and to assess, plan for and implement broader system transformation. We collaborate with academic, government, and nonprofit partners on initiatives funded by NIH, CDC, AHRQ, BJA, SAMHSA, and others. In short, we are changing healthcare at a fundamental level.

 
 

What you’ll be doing for us:

  • Participate in a multi-disciplinary team to improve the quality of healthcare for individuals and populations.
  • Apply nationally-recognized clinical criteria and guidelines to determine the medical necessity of inpatient admissions, outpatient procedures, and other healthcare services.
  • Consult with physicians or refer cases to others, when indicated.

 
 

Required Competencies:

  • Professional curiosity and lifelong learner mindset-we cover many contracts with this team and there is always something new!
  • Excellent written communication.
  • Ability to document critical thinking and develop questions for providers regarding decision-making and plan of care.

 
 

Required Qualifications:

  • A degree or diploma in Nursing.
  • Current, active, unrestricted RN licensure in good standing.
  • 3+ years of clinical (direct patient care) work experience that includes critical care, ED, and/or intensive care.

 
 

Desired Qualifications:

  • 1+ years of utilization review (or other medical management experience) preferred.

 
 

Salary Range: $69,000 – $95,000

The salary range posted reflects the range that Comagine is willing to pay for this position. Salary is determined by many factors, including but not limited to geographic location of where the employee will perform their job duties in addition to their knowledge, skills, education, and relevant work experience.

 
 

We offer competitive pay and benefits. Additionally, employment with Comagine Health qualifies if you apply for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program!

 
 

Comagine Health’s mission is to work together with our partners to improve health and create a better health care system so that people and communities will flourish. As part of our mission and values, we recognize the importance of having our employees vaccinated against COVID-19- both as a protection for our larger community and to keep our employees and their families safe.

 
 

As a federal contractor, and in compliance with Executive Order 14042, Comagine Health requires its employees and contractors to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (including any booster shots if required), unless they are approved for a reasonable accommodation based on medical condition or religious belief that prevents them from being vaccinated. Being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 is a condition of employment at Comagine Health.

  • If you are fully vaccinated, you will be required to provide proof of your completed COVID-19 vaccination prior to the first day of your employment. Failure to provide timely proof of your COVID-19 vaccination status may result in your offer of employment being rescinded or your start being delayed.
  • If you are unable to be fully vaccinated due to medical condition or religious belief, you will be required to request an exemption upon acceptance of the offer of employment. As a part of this process, you will be required to provide information or documentation about the reason you cannot be vaccinated. If your request for an exemption is not approved, then your offer of employment may be rescinded.

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Gainwell Technologies LLC Senior Business Analyst – Medicaid Job in Oklahoma

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Be part of a team that unleashes the power of leading-edge technologies to help improve the health and well-being of those most vulnerable in our country and communities. Working at Gainwell carries its rewards. You’ll have an incredible opportunity to grow your career in a company that values work flexibility, learning, and career development. You’ll add to your technical credentials and certifications while enjoying a generous, flexible vacation policy and educational assistance. We also have comprehensive leadership and technical development academies to help build your skills and capabilities.


Summary

As a Senior Business Analyst – Medicaid at Gainwell, you can contribute your skills as we harness the power of technology to help our clients improve the health and well-being of the members they serve — a community’s most vulnerable. Connect your passion with purpose, teaming with people who thrive on finding innovative solutions to some of healthcare’s biggest challenges. Here are the details on this position.

Your role in our mission

Take charge and focus on how we can meet critical needs to help clients deliver better health and human services outcomes.

  • Coordinate workstreams and teams on IT projects to align solutions with client business priorities
  • Demonstrate your knowledge as SME and liaison for clients and internally between technical and non-technical workers to transform requirements into real results
  • Delegate work across teams, and coach and monitor project team members to plan, design and improve complex business processes and modifications
  • Streamline workflows across clients and technical personnel to determine, document and oversee carrying out system requirements
  • Support quality control as you approve and validate test results to verify that all requirements have been met

What we’re looking for

  • 5+ more years of experience working as a business analyst or ‘requirements translator’ between technical and non-technical personnel, with 3 or more years of Medicaid and Medicare experience preferred
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Excel advanced features such as macros and/or relational database software
  • Ability to clearly and concisely translate technical requirements to a non-technical audience
  • Skills working with business processes and re-engineering
  • Curiosity to solve complex problems and strong interpersonal skills to interact with and influence clients and team members
  • A caring team leader who motivates and coaches less experienced resources

What you should expect in this role

  • Fully remote, only US location options will be considered
  • Client is in Central time zone
  • #LI-HC1

The pay range for this position is $63,100.00 – $90,200.00 per year, however, the base pay offered may vary depending on geographic region, internal equity, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. Put your passion to work at Gainwell. You’ll have the opportunity to grow your career in a company that values work flexibility, learning, and career development. All salaried, full-time candidates are eligible for our generous, flexible vacation policy, a 401(k) employer match, comprehensive health benefits, and educational assistance. We also have a variety of leadership and technical development academies to help build your skills and capabilities.

We believe nothing is impossible when you bring together people who care deeply about making healthcare work better for everyone. Build your career with Gainwell, an industry leader. You’ll be joining a company where collaboration, innovation, and inclusion fuel our growth. Learn more about Gainwell at our company website and visit our Careers site for all available job role openings.

Gainwell Technologies is committed to a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, where all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We celebrate diversity and are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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Special Projects Advisor – Housing – PHOENIX

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AHCCCS

Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System
Accountability, Community, Innovation, Leadership, Passion, Quality, Respect, Courage, Teamwork

The Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS), Arizona’s Medicaid agency, is driven by its mission to deliver comprehensive, cost-effective health care to Arizonans in need. AHCCCS is a nationally acclaimed model among Medicaid programs and a recipient of multiple awards for excellence in workplace effectiveness and flexibility.


AHCCCS employees are passionate about their work, committed to high performance, and dedicated to serving the citizens of Arizona. Among government agencies, AHCCCS is recognized for high employee engagement and satisfaction, supportive leadership, and flexible work environments, including remote work opportunities. With career paths for seasoned professionals in a variety of fields, entry-level positions, and internship opportunities, AHCCCS offers meaningful career opportunities in a competitive industry.


Come join our dynamic and dedicated team.

The Division of Health Care Management

Special Projects Advisor – Housing

Job Location:

Address: 801 East Jefferson Street. Phoenix, Arizona 85034 

Posting Details:

Open Until Filled

Salary: $68,000 – $77,000

Grade: 23  

Job Summary:

The Division of Health Care Management is seeking a Special Projects Advisor. Under the direction of the Integrated Care Administrator, this position will serve as the primary contact and operational/programmatic subject matter expert for housing and homelessness related supportive services for Transition Aged Youth (TAY) aged 16-26 who are homeless or at risk of homelessness, including runaway minors, abandoned youth or youth who were expelled from their homes, youth who have aged out of child foster care or who been released from juvenile detention facilities. This position will oversee the managed care organizations service delivery and monitoring of the community based Coordinated Entry process and Homeless Management Information System (HMIS), to ensure members are connected to supportive service providers. This position will participate in community-wide efforts to address homelessness and related factors for the TAY population, facilitate regular meetings with MCOs and community stakeholders, and oversee operational and programmatic compliance for related deliverables. This position will also be responsible for participating in case conferencing with internal and external partners and providing support and technical assistance to MCOs in implementing initiatives related to H2O supportive services.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

Knowledge of:
* Clinical expertise in the delivery of behavioral health services and programs, including but not limited to; evidence based practice for permanent supportive housing, homelessness, Child and Family Team Practice, First Episode Psychosis, human trafficking, Substance Use Disorder, etc.
* Arizona Public Behavioral Health system, including AHCCCS/Administrative policies and procedures
* Principles and practices of program planning; assessment skills; Person Centered Planning and mechanisms of managed (prepaid) health care systems; preventative health practices; organization of health care systems and current trends that affect the systems; and research methodology and process
* Medicaid regulations
* Health care delivery systems, complex populations and unique applications in rural as well as urban areas.
* The roles and responsibilities of state agencies that serve AHCCCS members.
* The basic principles and practices of medical management/case management
* In depth knowledge of problem solving and technical writing
* Clinical knowledge of conducting case reviews/member case staffing
Ability to:
* Interpreting existing and new rules, laws and agency policy pertaining to the delivery of behavioral health services
* Monitoring policies and procedures that result in integrated behavioral health services with physical health care services, and/or enhance existing processes to achieve better outcomes
* Organizational skills that result in prioritization of multiple tasks
* Providing effective guidance and technical assistance regarding health care issues and the administration of AHCCCS behavioral health and integrated care programs.
Ability to:
* Produce effective written communication
* Multi-task in a fast-paced environment
* Produce work products with limited supervision
* Understand and communicate data/health analytics
* Improve processes/systems
* Collaboratively develop and implement new concepts
* Analyze barriers or problems and make recommendations for improvements
* Analytically review and evaluate program activities
* Establish and maintain effective working relationships, especially in a changing health care environment
* Communicate effectively with all levels of health care professionals and community partners/stakeholders

Qualifications:

Minimum:
Five years clinical and/or programmatic experience in behavioral health service delivery systems including experience in a
public managed care environment;

Preferred:

A licensed clinical social worker (LCSW); a Registered Nurse or Nurse Practitioner with Psychiatric-Mental Health specialty
or a Master’s or higher degree in a behavioral health or health related field

Pre-Employment Requirements:

• Successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify), applicable to all newly hired State employees.
• Successfully pass fingerprint background check, prior employment verifications and reference checks; employment is contingent upon completion of the above-mentioned process and the agency’s ability to reasonably accommodate any restrictions.
• Travel may be required for State business. Employees who drive on state business must complete any required driver training (see Arizona Administrative Code R2-10-207.12.) AND have an acceptable driving record for the last 39 months including no DUI, suspension or revocations and less than 8 points on your license. If an Out of State Driver License was held within the last 39 months, a copy of your MVR (Motor Vehicle Record) is required prior to driving for State Business. Employees may be required to use their own transportation as well as maintaining valid motor vehicle insurance and current Arizona vehicle registration; however, mileage will be reimbursed.

Benefits:

Among the many benefits of a career with the State of Arizona, there are:
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Paid Vacation and Sick time off (13 and 12 days per year respectively) – start earning it your 1st day (prorated for part-time employees)
• A top-ranked retirement program with lifetime pension benefits
• A robust and affordable insurance plan, including medical, dental, life, and disability insurance
• Participation eligibility in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (must meet qualifications)
• RideShare and Public Transit Subsidy
• A variety of learning and career development opportunities
• Opportunity to work 100% virtually or remotely on an ad-hoc basis (home office)

By providing the option of a full-time or part-time virtual/remote work schedule, employees enjoy improved work/life balance, report higher job satisfaction, and are more productive. Remote work is a management option and not an employee entitlement or right. An agency may terminate a remote work agreement at its discretion.

For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

Retirement:

Lifetime Pension Benefit Program
• Administered through the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS)
• Defined benefit plan that provides for life-long income upon retirement.
• Required participation for Long-Term Disability (LTD) and ASRS Retirement plan.
• Pre-taxed payroll contributions begin after a 27-week waiting period (prior contributions may waive the waiting period).

Deferred Retirement Compensation Program


• Voluntary participation.
• Program administered through Nationwide.
• Tax-deferred retirement investments through payroll deductions.

Contact Us:

Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by emailing careers@azahcccs.gov.
Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation. Arizona State Government is an AA/EOE/ADA Reasonable Accommodation Employer.

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Associate Director – Contract Administration Medicaid in Indianapolis

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At Lilly, we unite caring with discovery to make life better for people around the world. We are a global healthcare leader headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. Our 35,000 employees around the world work to discover and bring life-changing medicines to those who need them, improve the understanding and management of disease, and give back to our communities through philanthropy and volunteerism. We give our best effort to our work, and we put people first. We’re looking for people who are determined to make life better for people around the world.

Overview

The overarching goal of this position is to ensure quality, speed, and consistency in the delivery and execution of Lilly USA, LLC’s contractual obligations by uncovering insights and driving business results. A varied set of capabilities, including technology-first forward thinking, operational excellence, and disciplined execution, will help Contract Management & Analytics (CMA) drive innovation and growth to lead within the dynamic nature of customers and technology.

The Contract Administration (CA) Associate Director role aids in minimizing the financial and legal risks associated with sales reductions by ensuring all contract payments are appropriately administered, analyzed, documented, controlled, and reported on a consistent and timely basis. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, oversight of day-to-day payment operations, supervision of area teams and prioritization of their activities, implementation of performance management, and coordination of Lilly Value and Access systems priorities/issues. This position serves on the staff of the CMA Associate Vice President. This position will also be involved in internal and external audits.

Primary Responsibilities

The Contract Administration (CA) Associate Director acts as the controller for Lilly Value and Access contract administration activities, balancing valid customer needs and obligations with appropriate financial controls with the Medicaid and Co-Pay segments. The CA Associate Director is responsible for ensuring operational efficiencies and consistency across customer segments, as well as payment system ownership. The CA Associate Director will clearly define expectations and instill a sense of ownership, responsibility, and accountability within the team. The Associate Director will also lead CA’s newly created Center of Excellence (CoE) which will drive special projects to conclusion utilizing SME’s across CA and IDS.

Key Objectives

  • Staff Development/Supervision – Lead, coach, and develop a team of direct reports. Responsibilities include a) developing a high performing team that effectively responds to an evolving business environment and exceeds business needs; b) driving industry leading service and operations through exceptional leadership; c) fostering an inclusive environment which builds trust, coaches, develops, and empowers team members; d) ensuring all training is complete; e) executing Performance Management.
  • Implementation of CMA Leadership Initiatives – as a member of the CMA Leadership Team, has shared responsibility for attaining alignment across functional boundaries and achieving CMA business goals and strategic objectives.
  • Contract Administration Operations – responsible for establishing processes to validate both contract proposals and payments, ensuring that Lilly is not exposed to unnecessary risk. As necessary, provide input on new contracting possibilities, patient affordability programs, and help resolve escalated payment disputes.
  • Authorization of Customer Payments/Contractual Commitments – responsible for accurate, timely, and compliant rebate payments across Medicaid and CoPay segments. Optimize payment and administration business practices as well as monitor compliance with established metrics. Evaluate and address potential impact to internal operations resulting from updates to the Medicaid Drug Rebate Program (MDRP) and Lilly’s patient affordability programs.
  • CoE Lead & Special Projects – Facilitate the analysis and implementation of various special projects. Establish processes for prioritization, communication, and escalation between CA and Information & Digital Solutions (IDS). Other potential projects may include revenue leakage activities, participation in industry trade group initiatives, implementation of governmental regulations, organizational efficiency improvements, etc.

Basic Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree with a concentration in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Information Technology, Marketing, or relevant field of study that includes quantitative analysis
  • 5+ years of relevant contracting, accounting, finance or similar experience
  • Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to be employed in the United States. Lilly does not anticipate providing sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B or TN status) for this employment position.

Additional Skills/Preferences

  • High learning agility
  • Demonstrated business acumen and analytical skills
  • Strong communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills
  • Ability to engage and motivate team members with a focus on inclusion
  • Demonstrated ability to translate organizational goals into specific actions
  • Demonstrated ability to deliver projects/tasks on-time and within budget
  • Controllership experience
  • Negotiation/Conflict resolution
  • Previous direct and/or indirect supervisory experience
  • Knowledge of Model N or Flex Medicaid revenue system (or other comparable system)
  • Experience leveraging technology in business operations
  • Internal or external audit experience
  • Financial and/or IT Certification (e.g., CPA, CMA, CIA, CISA)
  • Previous experience with customers in pharmacy distribution channel or payer environment (Wholesalers, PBMs, Payer Customers, Pharmacies, CoPay Vendors)
  • Experience with and understanding of Sarbanes-Oxley requirements

Location: LTC-South

Travel Percentage: 0-10%

Additional Information

Lilly is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.

Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to be employed in the United States. Lilly does not anticipate providing sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B or TN status) for this employment position.

Eli Lilly and Company, Lilly USA, LLC and our wholly owned subsidiaries (collectively “Lilly”) are committed to help individuals with disabilities to participate in the workforce and ensure equal opportunity to compete for jobs. If you require an accommodation to submit a resume for positions at Lilly, please email Lilly Human Resources ( Lilly_Recruiting_Compliance@lists.lilly.com ) for further assistance. Please note This email address is intended for use only to request an accommodation as part of the application process. Any other correspondence will not receive a response.

Lilly is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.

Our employee resource groups (ERGs) offer strong support networks for their members and help our company develop talented individuals for future leadership roles. Our current groups include: Africa, Middle East, Central Asia Network, African American Network, Chinese Culture Network, Early Career Professionals, Japanese International Leadership Network (JILN), Lilly India Network, Organization of Latinos at Lilly, PRIDE (LGBTQ + Allies), Veterans Leadership Network, Women’s Network, Working and Living with Disabilities. Learn more about all of our groups.

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OAG – Civil Medicaid Fraud | Assistant Attorney General III-IV

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  • Job Description

 
 

Req#: 45877

Civil Medicaid Fraud (302-056-1) (302TX-056-1)
300 W. 15th St
Austin, 78701

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GENERAL DESCRIPTION

  • The Office of the Attorney General is seeking attorneys licensed in Texas to join the agency’s Civil Medicaid Fraud Division to engage in the exciting and fulfilling work of investigating and evaluating whistleblower lawsuits filed under the Texas Medicaid Fraud Prevention Act. The work will include coordinating with state agencies, the federal government, and other state governments and will involve complex legal analysis of state and federal regulatory schemes as they relate to the Texas Medicaid Fraud Prevention Act. The selected candidate will be expected to conduct witness interviews and utilize other methods of discovery, review data and data trends, negotiate potential settlements, monitor ongoing litigation to protect the State’s interests, and draft memoranda and case recommendations for management and Executive Administration. Work also involves limited to moderate motion practice in federal and state courts, drafting of legal briefs and preparations for court hearings. Knowledge of, or interest in, healthcare law is a plus.
  • The OAG is a dynamic state agency with over 4,000 employees throughout the State of Texas. As the State’s law firm, the OAG provides exemplary legal representation in diverse areas of law. OAG employees enjoy excellent benefits (https://ers.texas.gov/Benefits-at-a-Glance) along with tremendous opportunities to do important work at a large, dynamic state agency making a positive difference in the lives of Texans. Assistant Attorneys General (AAGs) experience the challenge and honor of public service while enjoying a healthy work-life balance; hands-on legal experience; and engaging camaraderie in Austin, the scenic and lively capital of Texas.

    ESSENTIAL POSITION FUNCTIONS

  • Assistant Attorney General (AAG) III:
  • Initiates and conducts Civil Medicaid Fraud and related law investigations. Analyzes factual and legal issues and develops evidence for pursuit of Civil Medicaid Fraud cases, including performing legal research, conducting interviews, and directing investigator activity. Reviews data and documentation from client agencies and other resources, coordinates with the federal government and other state governments to evaluate and potentially resolve pending whistleblower lawsuits, and reports findings and analysis to management and Executive Administration.
  • Monitors pending cases in which the State has declined to intervene, preparing legal briefs independently and in coordination with other AAGs where needed to protect the State’s interests.
  • Prepares pleadings and other legal documents; prepares and negotiates settlement documents. May assist with bill review and legislative inquiries. Represents the Office of the Attorney General before state or federal district courts.
  • Performs related work as assigned
  • Maintains relevant knowledge necessary to perform essential job functions
  • Attends work regularly in compliance with agreed-upon work schedule
  • Ensures security and confidentiality of sensitive and/or protected information
  • Complies with all agency policies and procedures, including those pertaining to ethics and integrity
  • Assistant Attorney General (AAG) IV: All of the above qualifications for AAG III PLUS:
  • Mentors and shares knowledge and experience with less tenured attorneys

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    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

  • Assistant Attorney General (AAG) III:

     
     

  • Education: Graduation from an accredited law school
  • Education: Graduation from an accredited law school
  • Two years of full-time experience as a licensed attorney
  • Licensed to practice law in Texas
  • Member in good standing with the State Bar of Texas
  • Skill in effective oral and written communication [Writing sample required at time of interview, if selected]
  • Skill in using a computer for word-processing and data entry/retrieval
  • Skill in working under pressure and cooperatively with other attorneys, supervisors, investigators and support staff
  • Skill in handling multiple tasks, prioritizing, and meeting deadlines
  • Skill in exercising sound judgment and effective decision making
  • Ability to work in person at assigned OAG work location, perform all assigned tasks at designated OAG workspace within OAG work location, and perform in-person work with coworkers (e.g., collaborating, training, mentoring) for the entirety of every work week (unless on approved leave)
  • Ability to receive and respond positively to constructive feedback
  • Ability to provide excellent customer service
  • Ability to arrange for personal transportation for business-related travel
  • Ability to work more than 40 hours as needed and in compliance with the FLSA
  • Ability to lift and relocate 30 lbs.
  • Ability to travel (including overnight travel) up to 20%
  • Assistant Attorney General (AAG) IV – All the above qualifications for an AAG III, PLUS:

     
     

  • One additional year of full-time experience as a licensed attorney

    PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Experience: Working on complex civil litigation in both state and federal courts.
  • Experience: Summation, Concordance, Relativity or Clearwell legal review software.
  • Experience: Conducting legal analysis involving complex statutory and regulatory schemes at the state and federal levels, including applying legal analysis to fact situations and making recommendations.
  • Knowledge of law, legal principles, and practices relevant to Civil Medicaid Fraud statutes.
  • Knowledge of Texas Rules of Civil procedure, Texas Rules of Evidence, Federal Rules of Procedure, and Federal Rules of Evidence.

    TO APPLY
    To apply for a job with the OAG, electronic applications can be submitted through either CAPPS Recruit or Work in Texas. A State of Texas application must be completed to be considered, and paper applications are not accepted. Your application for this position may subject you to a criminal background check pursuant to the Texas Government Code. Military Crosswalk information can be accessed at https://hr.sao.texas.gov/Compensation/MilitaryCrosswalk/MOSC_Legal.pdf

    THE OAG IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

  • About the company

 
 

Texas is a state in the South Central region of the United States.

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Senior Risk Adjustment Analyst – Medicaid Job in Garden City, NY at HealthCare Partners

Clipped from: https://www.ziprecruiter.com/c/HealthCare-Partners/Job/Senior-Risk-Adjustment-Analyst-Medicaid/-in-Garden-City,NY?jid=00a24d959e131173&utm_campaign=google_jobs_apply&utm_source=google_jobs_apply&utm_medium=organic

HealthCare Partners, IPA and HealthCare Partners, MSO together comprise our health care delivery system providing enhanced quality care to our members, providers and health plan partners. Active since 1996, HealthCare Partners (HCP) is the largest physician-owned and led IPA in the Northeast, serving the five boroughs and Long Island. Our network includes over 6,000 primary care physicians and specialists delivering services to our 125,000 members enrolled in Commercial, Medicare and Medicaid products.

Our MSO employs 200+ skilled professionals dedicated to ensuring members have access to the highest quality of care while efficiently utilizing healthcare resources. HCP’s vision is to be recognized by members, providers and payers as the organization that delivers unsurpassed excellence in healthcare to the people of New York and their communities. We pride ourselves on selecting the most qualified candidates who reflect HCP’s mission of serving our members by facilitating the delivery of quality care.

Interested in joining our successful Garden City Team? We are currently seeking a Senior Risk Adjustment Analyst – Medicaid. Position Summary: The position will support revenue program management activities around data management and submissions to NYSDOH.

Serve as a subject matter expert to management and stakeholders around end-to-end process of data management, data processing, data analysis and submissions. Interface with different business areas on the execution of data submissions, identifying and applying best practices and processes to ensure efficiency and accuracy of end-to-end operation of risk adjustment programs. Identify and recommend both strategic and tactical improvements, and contribute to compliance to all applicable laws, guidance, and regulations.

Develop and sustain a long-term optimal structure and processes around emerging encounter data submission requirements; analyzing, monitoring, and planning key risk adjustment milestones and identifying and recommending opportunities for improvement. Assist in designing an overall suite of analytic capabilities and actionable reports to solve problems, provide data-driven guidance, and monitor risk adjustment performance. Work closely with end-users to gather reporting requirements and analyze internal reporting tools; to ensure proper testing and validation of data elements on the finished product; to participate in the resolution of reporting problems; to build, perform, and maintain reporting analysis and modeling; to provide analytical support on various strategies to ensure organizational goals are met; to propose opportunities in maximizing reimbursement based on the NYSDOH Risk Adjustment model; to propose innovative approaches to create or improve automation and optimize processes data and analytic processes as well as reporting; and to lead cross-functional analytical and operational teams toward the goal of improved risk adjustment scores.

Essential Position Functions/Responsibilities: Data Management & Submissions: Identify, promote and execute program activities around data submission and management to ensure maximum efficiencies, accuracy and completeness. Define strategic and tactical approaches to improve risk adjustment operations across the enterprise to support the underlying workflow of these systems. Oversee the development of requirements, testing and refinement of the underlying data and systems.

Partner with other business units to deliver requirements around necessary updates to underlying data and systems as used by the Risk Adjustment and Coding departments. Recommend, develop, and monitor processes around data collection, submission, and reconciliation to ensure full compliance with all applicable laws, guidance, and regulations. Provide detailed reporting and oversight for data submission activities.

Develop dashboards to report progress with sponsors and escalate issues with key stakeholders. Understand NYSDOH risk score methodology, including risk score calculation, financial risk receivable calculations, APD/OSDS processes and key regulator deadlines for data submission, APD/OSDS Return Files and Error Files, understand eligibility, ICD coding, claims, and provider data. Accurately monitor and reconcile submitted encounters against response files to ensure that submission gaps are addressed in a timely manner.

Interface with Quality, Finance, IT, Provider, Claims, Business Intelligence, and other HCP teams to improve and correct data. Analyze data flow and data integrity to identify areas for improvement in risk adjusted revenue. Complete routine quality assurance checks to ensure data accuracy and completeness and execute corrections as needed.

Update, create, and maintain business process and technical workflow documents. Analytics, Operational, & Project Management Duties: Operate risk adjustment analytic vendor platforms to assist with intervention tracking, monitoring, analysis and reporting of diagnosis codes that drive risk adjusted payments. Oversee the analysis and interpretation of provider-specific results and risk score trend information; develop dashboard reporting and a regular schedule for delivering the results of analyses to improve awareness and understanding of risk adjustment results and the quality, accuracy and identification of member health conditions.

Assist the Risk Adjustment Director in providing HCP Teams with appropriate tools, resources, and reports to help achieve success with downstream providers. Conduct analyses to develop a comprehensive understanding of a provider’s risk score trends, EMR systems, contracting arrangements, and business models to recommend generate provider-specific engagement plans. Support project management efforts including monitoring and evaluating progress against timelines, project milestones, key deliverables, and resource requirements.

Develop tracking and monitoring mechanisms for all Risk Adjustment and Coding programs. Support the Risk Adjustment Director in ensuring that key risk adjustment performance metrics and business objectives are defined and achieved. Collaborate across business units to coordinate the development of financial dashboards and models to identify and track revenue and ROI trends.

Work with team members to understand and monitor the financial impact of risk adjustment programs. Contribute to developing materials and presenting key updates to HCP leadership regarding risk adjustment programs and provider and member engagement initiatives. Qualification Requirements: Skills, Knowledge, Abilities Advanced proficiency in SQL (required).

Advanced proficiency in MS Excel (required). Direct experience with and aptitude for using data warehouse/data mart products (required). Direct experience with relational databases and knowledge of query tools, specifically SAS (required).

Ability to manage projects and project plans within stated time lines (required). Ability to communicate effectively, and work well in a team oriented environment (required). Resourceful and creative in solving complex issues and working collaboratively with others (required).

General knowledge of ICD-9/10 codes (optional). Training/Education: Bachelor or Associate degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems or Health related field (required). Experience: A minimum of 5 years’ experience in managed care or other healthcare environment in an analyst role.

Direct experience with NYSDOH risk adjustment methodology and risk revenue financial analytics (optional). Direct experience with APD/OSDS data submission processes (required). Direct experience utilizing risk adjustment analytic vendor platforms (required).

HealthCare Partners, MSO provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, HealthCare Partners, MSO complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Department: Risk Adjustment This is a non-management position This is a full time position

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Director of Medicaid Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Advocacy, Washington, Washington DC

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The Director of Medicaid Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Advocacy serves on a cross-functional legislative, regulatory, research, and policy development team, working closely with the President & CEO to expand access to the broad array of home and community-based services (HCBS) available under Medicaid.

 
 

Essential Job Duties:

  • Development and advancement of Medicaid HCBS policy goals for NAHC through  engagement with Congress, Centers for Medicare, and Medicaid Services (CMS), the Medicaid Access and Payment Advisory Commission (MACPAC), and state Medicaid agencies in collaboration with state home care associations
  • Develop research and policy-focused white papers relating to Medicaid HCBS
  • Communicate and advocate policy objectives in federal regulatory and legislative forums
  • Create alliances and collaborations with organizations that share common policy views on Medicaid home and community-based care
  • Support grassroots efforts relating to Medicaid HCBS
  • Integrate national Medicaid activities with the NAHC Forum of State Associations
  • Assist NAHC members with state-specific Medicaid HCBS advocacy needs in collaboration with the state home care associations
  • Proactively research and respond to requests, questions, and comments from NAHC members with state-specific Medicaid HCBS advocacy needs with timely, accurate, and courteous responses to members, committees, stakeholders, and NAHC staff  
  • Participate in cross-functional NAHC team to develop and effectively schedule Medicaid HCBS education through in-person conferences, online seminar and/or podcast offerings
  • Represent NAHC at state association speaking engagements
  • Coordinate with NAHC President, Director of Communications, and cross-functional team on response to media coverage of homecare & hospice issues, as well as routine press inquiries
  • Create & maintain relationships to expand communications with key stakeholder groups, other associations, as well as government representatives and government contractors to promote interests of homecare and hospice providers
  • Support NAHC committee/advisory board needs.
  • Work collaboratively with industry business partners and consultants
  • Support member recruitment efforts
  • Other duties, as assigned

 
 

Qualifications:

 
 

General

  • Experience in a health care policy advocacy organization preferred

 
 

Education/Experience:

 
 

  • Minimum of three (3) or more years of experience in healthcare policy and advocacy
  • A background with Medicaid HCBS policy issues is highly preferred, including interaction with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, state Medicaid agencies, and/or Congress
  • MA in Public Policy or Public Health or Juris Doctor preferred. Bachelor’s degree in health administration, political science public health, or related field required

 
 

Required Knowledge and Skills:

 
 

  • Healthcare background and advanced knowledge of Medicaid HCBS policy affecting homecare and hospice
  • A service-oriented focus on exceeding member’s expectations and delivering value
  • Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills
  • Demonstrated influencing skills and ability to collaborate with colleagues at all levels of the organization, including advising executive leadership and members 
  • Ability to build effective coalitions and engagement on advocacy issues
  • Strong project management skills to effectively deliver on tasks and project deadlines
  • Demonstrated ability to contribute to cross-functional teams with various initiative leads (education, membership, policy, and others) to accomplish overall organizational goals 
  • Ability to work independently to manage multiple concurrent and complex projects and initiatives with different stakeholders across the Association
  • Excellent writing skills with the ability to effectively communicate information to diverse audiences