MEDICAID WAIVER LIAISON - 67016101

State of Florida • Tallahassee, FL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a professional position in the waiver unit. This position has primary responsibility for conducting medical necessity reviews for individuals served through the Medicaid waiver program, processing cost plan amendment requests for changes in Medicaid waiver services, processing requests for changes in Medicaid Waiver funding due to programmatic functions of the iBudget Waiver program, and in working with Medicaid waiver support coordinators. The Agency seeks team members who demonstrate the qualities of being humble, hungry, and smart and lead others to embody the same. This entails lacking excessive ego, sharing credit, being self-motivated, and exercising good judgment and intuition regarding the subtleties of group dynamics. This position with APD will serve staff and management across the Agency. Your work will impact the workplace culture, our community, and the population we serve as we continuously strive to achieve the Agency’s mission.

Requirements

• Must have valid Driver’s License or other efficient means of transportation.
• Must have High School Diploma or its equivalent.
• Must have knowledge and proficient use of Microsoft applications (Excel, Word, Power Point Share Point) and other required computer software applications.
• Must have at least two years of experience in working with people with disabilities, care coordination, or in the health and human services field.
• Knowledge of: Proficient in-service orientation - actively looking for ways to help people and exceed the expectation of the person being served.
• Proficient use of Microsoft applications (Excel, Word, Power Point Share Point) and other required computer software applications.
• Ability to: Understand, interpret, demonstrate, and manage oneself and handle interpersonal relationships.
• Listen and understand what others may be saying and asking questions.
• Analyze available information, observations, and evidence to determine appropriate action.
• Manage time effectively, prioritize tasks, set goals, and develop systems for achieving those goals.
• Effectively communicate, respectfully conversing with others to achieve a desired outcome.
• Write and edit using proper grammar and writing style outlined by agency and program requirements
• Demonstrate Skills in: Active Learning - Working with new material or information to grasp its implications and ability to apply.

Responsibilities

• Processes documentation for medical necessity reviews while ensuring the accuracy of the documents being submitted for assigned part of Medwaiver consumer case load.
• Processes the Allocation Implementation Meeting (AIM) documentation for medical necessity while ensuring the accuracy of the documents for new waiver enrollees (Crisis and Waitlist to Waiver Transition).
• Processes iConnect requests as received from Waiver Support Coordinators and/or supervisor per case load assignment in a timely and accurate manner. Checks iConnect system periodically daily and meets timelines for processing assigned requests based on established policy and procedures.
• Processes requests for Budget Increase Requests within the required timeframe, while ensuring the accuracy of the document submitted based on the established policy and procedures. This includes entering the required information on the Regional and State Office tracking system within the established policy and procedures
• Performs duties to support the Regional Medicaid Waiver Unit, including but not limited to, working with Medicaid waiver enrolled service providers, special assignments relating to changes in the Medicaid Waiver as needed. Assists in the identification and resolution of Regional specific problems concerning policy implementation and service delivery. Provides technical assistance regarding programmatic and consumer issues and assists in interpreting rules, policies and standards.
• Initiates and maintains open communication with community, service providers and stakeholders. Assists, as assigned, with investigations of incidents and/or complaints regarding agency services providers. Participates in workshops, training sessions and meetings as assigned. Provides technical assistance to Medicaid waiver providers as needed/directed by the supervisor.
• Provides iBudget/iConnect technical assistance to Waiver Support Coordinators as necessary.
• Performs other duties as necessary to support the Regional office functions, including but not limited to: serving as back up staff for other Regional waiver staff and duties required during an emergency as specified in the Regional Emergency Management Plan.

Benefits

• Annual and Sick Leave benefits.
• Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year.
• State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options.
• Retirement plan options, including employer contributions (For more information, please click www.myfrs.com).
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Tuition waivers.
• Paid Maternity and Parental Leave.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees