State of Montana
Ambulance and Waiver Program Specialist 2 (11702)
State of Montana, Helena, Montana, us, 59624
The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) has a career opportunity within the Health Resources Division, Hospital and Physicians Services Bureau.
The Health Resources Division seeks to provide health care for low-income and disabled Montanans through Medicaid, the Health and Economic Livelihood Partnership (HELP Aka Medicaid Expansion), the Healthy Montana Kids (HMK) and Healthy Montana Kids Plus (HMK Plus) Plans. As the Program Officer, this position is responsible for duties related to Ambulance services, the Section 1115 Waiver for Additional Services and Populations (WASP), Plan First Waiver, Preventative Services (Diabetes and Cardiovascular Disease Program portion), multiple State Plan Amendments (SPAs), HELP Alternative Benefit Plan and other State Plan Amendments and Waivers as assigned.
Other responsibilities include working with the administrative rules, statutes, and policies concerning the claims payment system and coding; working with members and providers concerning services, billing, and case management; coordinating program changes in the Montana Medicaid Information System (MMIS); and management of program related contracts.
Why Join DPHHS
Our mission at DPHHS is to serve Montanans in their communities to improve and protect the health, safety, and well-being, and to empower independence. By joining our department, you will have the opportunity to perform meaningful work in public service to our state and its residents.
The State of Montana's comprehensive benefits package includes healthcare coverage, retirement plans, paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays, work/life balance, and eligibility to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. In addition, DPHHS is the largest state agency with a wide range of advancement opportunities whether you are joining the workforce or have several years of experience.
Qualifications for this Career Opportunity
* General knowledge of Medicaid, medical terminology, and basic medical billing practices.* General knowledge of fiscal and program management principles.* General knowledge of social and medical service delivery and reimbursement systems.* Ability to research, interpret and apply laws, rules and regulations.* Meet minimum qualifications:* Bachelor's degree in human services; business; public administration; health administration; or a related field.* Three years of professional experience in health care, public health or general program management.* Other combinations of directly related education and experience may be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Preferred:
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Experience with medical billing, medical coding systems, data analysis or other claims payment programs are preferred.* General knowledge of Medicaid, HMK, HMK Plus, or HELP programs.
How to Apply
To be considered for a DPHHS position, submit the following required documents with your application on the State of Montana Careers website. When submitting the required documents, you must check the "relevant document" box to ensure your attachments are uploaded correctly to your application for this position.
* Cover Letter* Resume* References
Successful applicants will be subject to background checks relevant to the position and must pass reference checks before an offer will be extended. DPHHS is an equal opportunity employer. Women, minorities, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For a copy of the full job description or if you need a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process, contact DPHHS Human Resources listed below.
Additional Information
This position may be eligible for partial telework within the state of Montana. Specific conditions will be provided by the supervisor and must adhere to state policy.
The Health Resources Division seeks to provide health care for low-income and disabled Montanans through Medicaid, the Health and Economic Livelihood Partnership (HELP Aka Medicaid Expansion), the Healthy Montana Kids (HMK) and Healthy Montana Kids Plus (HMK Plus) Plans. As the Program Officer, this position is responsible for duties related to Ambulance services, the Section 1115 Waiver for Additional Services and Populations (WASP), Plan First Waiver, Preventative Services (Diabetes and Cardiovascular Disease Program portion), multiple State Plan Amendments (SPAs), HELP Alternative Benefit Plan and other State Plan Amendments and Waivers as assigned.
Other responsibilities include working with the administrative rules, statutes, and policies concerning the claims payment system and coding; working with members and providers concerning services, billing, and case management; coordinating program changes in the Montana Medicaid Information System (MMIS); and management of program related contracts.
Why Join DPHHS
Our mission at DPHHS is to serve Montanans in their communities to improve and protect the health, safety, and well-being, and to empower independence. By joining our department, you will have the opportunity to perform meaningful work in public service to our state and its residents.
The State of Montana's comprehensive benefits package includes healthcare coverage, retirement plans, paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays, work/life balance, and eligibility to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. In addition, DPHHS is the largest state agency with a wide range of advancement opportunities whether you are joining the workforce or have several years of experience.
Qualifications for this Career Opportunity
* General knowledge of Medicaid, medical terminology, and basic medical billing practices.* General knowledge of fiscal and program management principles.* General knowledge of social and medical service delivery and reimbursement systems.* Ability to research, interpret and apply laws, rules and regulations.* Meet minimum qualifications:* Bachelor's degree in human services; business; public administration; health administration; or a related field.* Three years of professional experience in health care, public health or general program management.* Other combinations of directly related education and experience may be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Preferred:
*
Experience with medical billing, medical coding systems, data analysis or other claims payment programs are preferred.* General knowledge of Medicaid, HMK, HMK Plus, or HELP programs.
How to Apply
To be considered for a DPHHS position, submit the following required documents with your application on the State of Montana Careers website. When submitting the required documents, you must check the "relevant document" box to ensure your attachments are uploaded correctly to your application for this position.
* Cover Letter* Resume* References
Successful applicants will be subject to background checks relevant to the position and must pass reference checks before an offer will be extended. DPHHS is an equal opportunity employer. Women, minorities, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For a copy of the full job description or if you need a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process, contact DPHHS Human Resources listed below.
Additional Information
This position may be eligible for partial telework within the state of Montana. Specific conditions will be provided by the supervisor and must adhere to state policy.