Long Term Care Reimbursement Analyst (PSA Opt 1)

Long Term Care Reimbursement Analyst (PSA Opt 1)

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Position Overview: The Department of Healthcare and Family Services, Division, Section of Rate Development & Analysis is seeking a candidate to serve as a Long Term Care Reimbursement Analyst. This position will analyze and implement policies and procedures for the program in addition to directing the review, evaluation and projection of anticipated services and costs of providing long term care services to Illinois Medical Assistance customers. The ideal candidate will have a strong data analytic background, the ability to understand complex reimbursement structures, and the desire to promote and provide quality services on behalf of the State of Illinois.

HFS values employees with different backgrounds, life experiences, and talents. Employees receive a robust benefit package including: Monday-Friday work schedule Flexible work schedules are available in many program areas. (Remote work may be an option for certain positions.) Health, Life, Vision, and Dental Insurance Pension Plan Paid Parental Leave Deferred Compensation Program and other pre-tax benefit programs (Medical/Daycare) Employees earn (12) paid Sick Days annually. New Employees earn (10) paid Vacation Days their first year of service and can earn up to (25) paid Vacation Days annually. Employees earn (3) paid Personal Days annually. (13-14) paid holidays annually (based on start date)

Essential Functions Subject to management approval, serves as Long Term Care Reimbursement Analyst by planning, organizing, directing, executing, and managing the Statewide Long-Term Care Reimbursement Program Serves as liaison to agency staff on the maintenance of the Long-Term Care Reimbursement Program Develops databases for Long-Term Care reimbursement Researches and evaluates issues relative to reimbursement Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above

Minimum Qualifications Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years of college, preferably with courses in business or public administration Requires prior experience equivalent to three (3) years of progressively responsible administrative experience in a public or business organization Specialized Skills Three (3) years of experience working with Statistical Software Suite, Structured Query Language, BiQuery, Excel, or similar software Two (2) years of experience with Medicaid reimbursement Preferred Qualifications Minimum of three (3) years of experience working with Statistical Software Suite, Structured Query Language, Bi Query, Excel or similar software Minimum of two (2) years of experience with Medicaid Reimbursement Minimum of two (2) years of experience working with and analyzing large data sets to develop policies and inform decision making Minimum of two (2) years of professional experience working with policies and procedures for a public or private organization Extensive knowledge of Medicaid reimbursement policies and procedures Conditions of Employment Requires completion of a background check and self-disclosure of criminal history Requires the ability to utilize and maintain state issued equipment such as a laptop Overtime is a condition of employment, and you may be requested or required/mandated to work overtime including scheduled, unscheduled or last-minute overtime. This requires the ability to work evenings and weekends

Work Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm Headquarter Location: 201 S Grand Ave E, Springfield, Illinois, 62704 Work County: Sangamon Agency Contact: HFS.DMPApps@illinois.gov Posting Group: Leadership & Management