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Form of workSalary : $2,846.13 - $5,009.00 Monthly
Location : Lake Charles, LA
Job Type: Classified
Job Number: MVA/CSH/187914
Department: LDH-Medical Vendor Administration
Opening Date: 12/15/2023
Closing Date: 12/23/2023 11:59 PM Central
Supplemental Information
This position is located within the Louisiana Department of Health / Medical Vendor Administration / Medicaid Region 6 / Calcasieu Parish
Announcement Number: MVA/CSH/187914
Cost Center: 3052050407
Position Number(s): 128024
This vacancy is being announced as a Classified position and may be filled as a Job appointment.
(Job appointments are temporary appointments that may last up to 48 months)
No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.
The Medicaid Analyst (MA) is a position responsible for acquiring extensive knowledge of Medicaid policy and procedures and using same to make timely and accurate Medicaid eligibility determinations. The MA is responsible for providing eligibility assistance to members and applicants in the manner of their choosing which may be electronic, by mail, by email, in person, or most often by phone. This position requires competency of web-based programs. Work conditions are a combination of sedentary work on a computer and assistance to members by phone in a call-center format. The ideal candidate is an individual who works independently, is detail-oriented, has excellent customer service skills, can perform routine activities, is attentive to deadlines, and is a team player. Medicaid eligibility is fundamental to the overall Medicaid program, and mastery of eligibility policy and procedure may provide a path for career growth in the health insurance field.
This position has a Special Entrance Rate (SER) of:
Medicaid Analyst 1 - $16.42 hr / $1,313.60 bi-weekly
Medicaid Analyst 2 - $17.56 hr / $1,404.80 bi-weekly
Medicaid Analyst 3 - $21.27 hr / $1,701.60 bi-weekly
This position comes with a Premium Pay Rate of up to $2.00 per hour for hours worked only and based on years of service at Louisiana Department of Health (LDH):
0 months to less than 3 years - $1.00/hour
3 years to less than 6 years - $1.50/hour
6 years or greater - $2.00/hour
As part of a Career Progression Group, vacancies may be filled from this recruitment as a Medicaid Analyst 1, 2 or 3 depending on the level of experience of the selected applicant(s). The maximum salary for the Medicaid Analyst 2 is $64,314. The maximum salary for the Medicaid Analyst 3 is $73,632. Please refer to the 'Job Specifications' tab located at the top of the LA Careers 'Current Job Opportunities' page of the Civil Service website for specific information on salary ranges, minimum qualifications and job concepts for each level.
To apply for this vacancy, click on the "Apply" link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.
*Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.*
A resume upload will NOT populate your information into your application. Work experience left off your electronic application or only included in an attached resume is not eligible to receive credit
For further information about this vacancy contact:
Casey Hickman
LDH/HUMAN RESOURCES
BATON ROUGE, LA 70821
225 342-6477
This organization participates in E-verify, and for more information on E-verify, please contact DHS at 1-888-464-4218.
Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
A baccalaureate degree.
SUBSTITUTIONS:
Six years of full-time work experience in any field may be substituted for the required baccalaureate degree.
Candidates without a baccalaureate degree may combine work experience and college credit to substitute for the baccalaureate degree as follows:
A maximum of 120 semester hours may be combined with experience to substitute for the baccalaureate degree.
30 to 59 semester hours credit will substitute for one year of experience towards the baccalaureate degree.
60 to 89 semester hours credit will substitute for two years of experience towards the baccalaureate degree.
90 to 119 semester hours credit will substitute for three years of experience towards the baccalaureate degree.
120 or more semester hours credit will substitute for four years of experience towards the baccalaureate degree.
College credit earned without obtaining a baccalaureate degree will substitute for a maximum of four years full-time work experience towards the baccalaureate degree. Candidates with 120 or more semester hours of credit, but without a degree, must also have at least two years of full-time work experience tosubstitute for the baccalaureate degree.
NOTE:
Any college hours or degree must be from an accredited college or university.
NOTE:
An applicant may be required to possess a valid Louisiana driver's license at time of appointment.
Job Concepts
FUNCTION OF WORK:
To make initial and continuing determination, under close supervision, as to clients' eligibility for all Medicaid programs.
LEVEL OF WORK:
Entry.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
Medicaid Analysts typically report to a Medicaid Analyst Supervisor. May receive supervision from higher level personnel.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED:
None.
LOCATION OF WORK:
Department of Health and Hospitals, Medical Vendor Administration.
JOB DISTINCTIONS:
Differs from Medicaid Analyst 2 by the presence of close supervision and the absence of independent action.
Examples of Work
EXAMPLES BELOW ARE A BRIEF SAMPLE OF COMMON DUTIES ASSOCIATED WITH THIS JOB TITLE. NOT ALL POSSIBLE TASKS ARE INCLUDED.
Under close supervision, the entry level Medicaid Analyst learns to perform the following duties:
Conducts interviews with clients and makes other necessary collateral contacts for verification in determining eligibility for Medicaid Programs.
Examines application packets for timeliness, completeness, and appropriateness prior to authorization of reimbursement.
Makes decisions on complex eligibility factors and determines level of benefits for federal and state funded programs as a result of the rolldown procedure.
Interprets and applies complex federal, state, and agency policies for each program.
Conducts special investigations and compiles reports concerning fraud and location of absent parents.
Counsels and refers potentially eligible recipients or applicants to other agencies.
Contacts individuals, companies, businesses, local, state and federal agencies as needed to obtain or to verify information.
Records findings, recommendations, and services provided; completes case record forms and necessary correspondence in connection with assigned cases.
Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career.
As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program:
Insurance Coverage More information can be found at
Holidays and Leave - State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:
***** Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor
State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.
Retirement- State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to):
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This position will be filled as a Job appointment only. Job appointments may last up to 48 months. Acknowledge by checking "Yes" that you understand this is a temporary position.
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Location : Lake Charles, LA
Job Type: Classified
Job Number: MVA/CSH/187914
Department: LDH-Medical Vendor Administration
Opening Date: 12/15/2023
Closing Date: 12/23/2023 11:59 PM Central
Supplemental Information
This position is located within the Louisiana Department of Health / Medical Vendor Administration / Medicaid Region 6 / Calcasieu Parish
Announcement Number: MVA/CSH/187914
Cost Center: 3052050407
Position Number(s): 128024
This vacancy is being announced as a Classified position and may be filled as a Job appointment.
(Job appointments are temporary appointments that may last up to 48 months)
No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.
The Medicaid Analyst (MA) is a position responsible for acquiring extensive knowledge of Medicaid policy and procedures and using same to make timely and accurate Medicaid eligibility determinations. The MA is responsible for providing eligibility assistance to members and applicants in the manner of their choosing which may be electronic, by mail, by email, in person, or most often by phone. This position requires competency of web-based programs. Work conditions are a combination of sedentary work on a computer and assistance to members by phone in a call-center format. The ideal candidate is an individual who works independently, is detail-oriented, has excellent customer service skills, can perform routine activities, is attentive to deadlines, and is a team player. Medicaid eligibility is fundamental to the overall Medicaid program, and mastery of eligibility policy and procedure may provide a path for career growth in the health insurance field.
This position has a Special Entrance Rate (SER) of:
Medicaid Analyst 1 - $16.42 hr / $1,313.60 bi-weekly
Medicaid Analyst 2 - $17.56 hr / $1,404.80 bi-weekly
Medicaid Analyst 3 - $21.27 hr / $1,701.60 bi-weekly
This position comes with a Premium Pay Rate of up to $2.00 per hour for hours worked only and based on years of service at Louisiana Department of Health (LDH):
0 months to less than 3 years - $1.00/hour
3 years to less than 6 years - $1.50/hour
6 years or greater - $2.00/hour
As part of a Career Progression Group, vacancies may be filled from this recruitment as a Medicaid Analyst 1, 2 or 3 depending on the level of experience of the selected applicant(s). The maximum salary for the Medicaid Analyst 2 is $64,314. The maximum salary for the Medicaid Analyst 3 is $73,632. Please refer to the 'Job Specifications' tab located at the top of the LA Careers 'Current Job Opportunities' page of the Civil Service website for specific information on salary ranges, minimum qualifications and job concepts for each level.
To apply for this vacancy, click on the "Apply" link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.
*Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.*
A resume upload will NOT populate your information into your application. Work experience left off your electronic application or only included in an attached resume is not eligible to receive credit
For further information about this vacancy contact:
Casey Hickman
LDH/HUMAN RESOURCES
BATON ROUGE, LA 70821
225 342-6477
This organization participates in E-verify, and for more information on E-verify, please contact DHS at 1-888-464-4218.
Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
A baccalaureate degree.
SUBSTITUTIONS:
Six years of full-time work experience in any field may be substituted for the required baccalaureate degree.
Candidates without a baccalaureate degree may combine work experience and college credit to substitute for the baccalaureate degree as follows:
A maximum of 120 semester hours may be combined with experience to substitute for the baccalaureate degree.
30 to 59 semester hours credit will substitute for one year of experience towards the baccalaureate degree.
60 to 89 semester hours credit will substitute for two years of experience towards the baccalaureate degree.
90 to 119 semester hours credit will substitute for three years of experience towards the baccalaureate degree.
120 or more semester hours credit will substitute for four years of experience towards the baccalaureate degree.
College credit earned without obtaining a baccalaureate degree will substitute for a maximum of four years full-time work experience towards the baccalaureate degree. Candidates with 120 or more semester hours of credit, but without a degree, must also have at least two years of full-time work experience tosubstitute for the baccalaureate degree.
NOTE:
Any college hours or degree must be from an accredited college or university.
NOTE:
An applicant may be required to possess a valid Louisiana driver's license at time of appointment.
Job Concepts
FUNCTION OF WORK:
To make initial and continuing determination, under close supervision, as to clients' eligibility for all Medicaid programs.
LEVEL OF WORK:
Entry.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
Medicaid Analysts typically report to a Medicaid Analyst Supervisor. May receive supervision from higher level personnel.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED:
None.
LOCATION OF WORK:
Department of Health and Hospitals, Medical Vendor Administration.
JOB DISTINCTIONS:
Differs from Medicaid Analyst 2 by the presence of close supervision and the absence of independent action.
Examples of Work
EXAMPLES BELOW ARE A BRIEF SAMPLE OF COMMON DUTIES ASSOCIATED WITH THIS JOB TITLE. NOT ALL POSSIBLE TASKS ARE INCLUDED.
Under close supervision, the entry level Medicaid Analyst learns to perform the following duties:
Conducts interviews with clients and makes other necessary collateral contacts for verification in determining eligibility for Medicaid Programs.
Examines application packets for timeliness, completeness, and appropriateness prior to authorization of reimbursement.
Makes decisions on complex eligibility factors and determines level of benefits for federal and state funded programs as a result of the rolldown procedure.
Interprets and applies complex federal, state, and agency policies for each program.
Conducts special investigations and compiles reports concerning fraud and location of absent parents.
Counsels and refers potentially eligible recipients or applicants to other agencies.
Contacts individuals, companies, businesses, local, state and federal agencies as needed to obtain or to verify information.
Records findings, recommendations, and services provided; completes case record forms and necessary correspondence in connection with assigned cases.
Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career.
As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program:
Insurance Coverage More information can be found at
Holidays and Leave - State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:
- New Year's Day
- Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,
- Mardi Gras,
- Good Friday,
- Memorial Day,
- Independence Day,
- Labor Day,
- Veteran's Day,
- Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
***** Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor
State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.
Retirement- State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to):
- Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (). LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system
- Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (),
- Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (), among others
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This position will be filled as a Job appointment only. Job appointments may last up to 48 months. Acknowledge by checking "Yes" that you understand this is a temporary position.
- Yes
Required Question
