Job Description
This position functions as the policy specialist for the statewide publicly-funded clinic programs administered by MDHHS such as Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC), Rural Health Clinics (RHC), Child and Adolescent Health Clinics (CAHC), Local Health Departments (LHD), and Tribal Health Centers (THC). It has sole responsibility for independent research, design, development, implementation, administration, evaluation and defense of all statewide policy, methodology and reimbursement changes related to these programs. It assures program compliance with complex federal/state statute or regulation, and maintains program integrity through ongoing monitoring of policy activities and quality assurance activities. This position responds both verbally and in writing to complex, non-routine issues and concerns regarding coverage and reimbursement related to clinic services, changes in funding, changes in state and/or federal statute or regulation, as well as the needs of the Program's providers and beneficiaries. This position is the recognized agency expert for coverage and reimbursement issues related to the FQHCs, RHCs, CAHCs, THCs and LHDs, and works collaboratively with the MDHHS Public Health Administration and Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities Administration for functions related to these public clinic types.
Posting Requirement
Please respond to the following questions and attach the response to your application. Note: Only those applicants who provide the response will be given further consideration.
- Describe a recent successful experience you have had planning, implementing, and coordinating a large project among multiple parties. How did you ensure that all aspects of the project were completed on time?
- Describe your most satisfying career accomplishment, the challenges you encountered and how you worked through them.
- Describe the major challenges Medicaid programs face in today's changing health care environment and how they could be addressed. Required Education and Experience
Education
Possession of a bachelor's degree in any major.
Experience
Four years of professional experience, including two years equivalent to the experienced (P11) level or one year equivalent to the advanced (12) level.
Additional Requirements and Information
Special Requirements, Licenses, and Certifications
Equivalent combinations of nonprofessional experience, identified by the appointing authority and approved by Civil Service that are represented by subclass codes, will be accepted for classified, professional experience equivalent to the P11-level and above. The nonprofessional experience must be related to departmental programs and services that provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Certain positions may be assigned subclass codes and individuals appointed must possess the required specialized experience.
View the entire job specification at:
http://www.michigan.gov/documents/DepartmentalSpecialist125237.pdf
Position Description
For questions in regards to this specific posting, e-mail: MDHHSVacancies@michigan.gov Enter the posting number in the subject line.
Salary: $24.28 - $36.23 Hourly
Location: Lansing, MI
Job Type: Permanent Full Time
Department: Health and Human Services - Central Office
Job Number: 3901-17-MSA-POL-030-FILL
Closing: 9/5/2017 5:00 PM Eastern
Bargaining Unit: NON-EXCLUSIVE REPRESENTED EMPLOYEE (NERE)
Agency: State of Michigan
Address: 400 South Pine Street Lansing, Michigan, 48909.
Phone: (800) 788-1766
Website: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/michigan