Medicaid Program Specialist 1-2

This position is located within the Louisiana Department of Health / Medical Vendor Administration / Eligibility Field Operations / Ouachita Parish
Announcement Number: MVA/PJ/174114
Cost Center: 3052050400
Position Number(s): 50661092,50661094, 50661096, 50661097, 50661205, 50661206, 50661207, 50660997, and 50660998.
This vacancy is being announced as a Classified position and may be filled as a Job appointment, Probationary appointment or Promotional appointment.
No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.

An applicant may be required to possess a valid Louisiana driver's license at time of appointment.

Function of Work:
To perform research and analysis related to Medicaid programs.
Level of Work:
Entry.
Supervision Received:
Close from a Medicaid Program Supervisor or above.
Supervision Exercised:
None.
Location of Work:
Department of Health and Hospitals, Medical Vendor Administration.
Job Distinctions:
Differs from Medicaid Program Specialist 2 by the close supervision received and the absence of independent action.

Under close supervision:
Participates in on-the-job training program, which involves rotation from project to project training in various program areas.
Researches, analyzes and compiles data for various reports.
Provides assistance in response to inquiries from the general public and public officials relative to Medicaid eligibility, payments, policy and procedures.
Reviews and analyzes data for corrective action, fiscal impact, etc.
Updates and monitors system databases.
Maintains records, prepares reports and conducts correspondence relative to the program element assigned.
Researches and analyzes provider billing practices via complex system reports and/or on site visits and recommends sanctions in accordance with state and federal regulations.
Consults with Information Technology staff to assure policy is correctly reflected by system programming.