Long Term Care Reimbursement Analyst (PSA Opt 1)

State of Illinois • Springfield, IL

8d • $8,571 - $12,651 • Hybrid

About The Position

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. At the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services (HFS), we value staff as our greatest asset. We work in a spirit of teamwork to help millions of Illinoisans access high quality healthcare and fulfill child support obligations to advance their physical, mental, and financial well-being. We provide healthcare coverage for children and adults through Medicaid and other medical programs, and we help ensure that children receive financial resources from both their parents through Child Support Services. The HFS Office of the Inspector General investigates, audits and reviews program activity to ensure the integrity of our programs is maintained. HFS is committed to promoting and preserving a workplace culture that embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion. We welcome and value employees with different backgrounds, life experiences, and talents. It is the collective sum of our individual differences that provides a broad perspective, leading to greater innovation and achievement. In recruiting for our team, we recognize the unique contributions of each applicant regardless of culture, ethnicity, race, national origin, sex, gender identity and expression, age, religion, disability, and sexual orientation. HFS is an equal opportunity employer.

Requirements

• 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
• 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

Nice To Haves

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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

Benefits

• Health, Life, Vision, and Dental Insurance
• Pension Plan
• Paid Parental Leave
• Deferred Compensation Program and other pre-tax benefit programs (Medical/Daycare)
• 12 paid Sick Days annually
• 10 paid Vacation Days their first year of service and can earn up to 25 paid Vacation Days annually
• 3 paid Personal Days annually
• 13-14 paid holidays annually (based on start date)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level