Policy Analyst

Overview

The Policy Analyst will be responsible for drafting, editing, reviewing, auditing, tracking,

monitoring and maintaining policies and procedures for Partnership HealthPlan of California.

Alongside designated organizational leadership, ensures compliance with governing rules,

regulations, and / or accreditation standards. Reviews both draft and final All Plan Letters (APLs)

and / or regulatory changes and supports leaders with the research, planning, implementation

and / or operational readiness submissions across the organization.

Responsibilities

• Performs policy research to analyze current and / or new regulations by applicable

Partnership regulators and / or accrediting agencies (ex : DHCS, DMHC, CMS, NCQA,

etc.)

Qualifications

Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree in Liberal Arts, Communication, Business

Administration, Health Care Administration, Political Science, or

related field; 3-4 years of experience in the health care field, managed

care experience preferred, with knowledge of the Knox-Keene,

Medicare, Medi-Cal, and Healthy Families regulations; or equivalent

combination of education and experience. Experience with health plan

audits preferred.

Special Skills, Licenses and Certifications

Working knowledge of Medi-Cal, Department of Health Care Services

(DHCS) and / or National Committee on Quality Assurance (NCQA)

regulations and standards. Highly proficient in applicable business

software applications including PC usage, Microsoft Word,

PowerPoint, Excel, Project, typing speed of 40 wpm. Valid California

Driver's License and proof of current automobile insurance compliant

with Partnership's policies are required to operate a vehicle and travel

for company business.

Performance Based Competencies

Excellent oral and written communication skills. Excellent

organizational skills with ability to prioritize assignments, maintain

effective filing systems, and meet deadlines. Ability to work under

minimal supervision and exercise independent judgment. Diplomacy

and tact in handling sensitive information regarding personnel affairs as

required. Ability to interact with executives and vendors effectively,

handling all assignments with efficiency. Must be able to handle

multiple tasks and meet deadlines. Excellent judgment. Ability to work

within an interdisciplinary structure and function independently in a

fast-paced environment while managing multiple priorities and

deadlines. Strong organizational skills required.

Work Environment And Physical Demands

Ability to use a computer keyboard. Ability to prioritize workload and

initiate action to acquire needed information from professionals by

phone. Ability to function effectively with frequent interruptions and

direction from multiple team members. More than 50% of work time is

spent in front of a computer monitor. Must be able to lift, move, or carry

objects of varying size, weighing up to 10 lbs. Some travel required (up

to 25%) including occasional overnight.

All HealthPlan employees are expected to :

HIRING RANGE :

$93,690.86 - $117,113.58

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER NOTICE

The job duties, elements, responsibilities, skills, functions, experience, educational factors and the requirements and conditions listed in this job description are representative only and not exhaustive or definitive of the tasks that an employee may be required to perform. The employer reserves the right to revise this job description at any time and to require employees to perform other tasks as circumstances or conditions of its business, competitive considerations, or work environment change.