Program Coordinator - Medicaid School Policy

State of North Carolina

17h

About The Position

The Program Coordinator - Medicaid School Policy serves as the subject matter expert and main point of contact to provide information about services that are provided and billed by Local Education Agencies (LEAs) to all stakeholders. This position relates to all grant-funded program objectives to expand and improve schools’ capacity to provide physical and behavioral health services. This position provides policy leadership for the program, communicates with internal and external stakeholders, assists with program integrity oversight and plans for sustainability of the program.

Requirements

• Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of North Carolina and two years of clinical experience in the area of specialization.

Nice To Haves

• Previous and proven work experience within clinical policy at NC Medicaid with strong understanding of Medicaid and federal requirements surrounding the provision of health services for beneficiaries under age 21, particularly those that are provided and billed by Local Education Agencies.
• Masters or Bachelor's level clinical background in allied health (OT, PT, or SLP) or nursing (RN) and with experience in administrative or quality improvement procedures.
• Ability to self-direct, self-motivate, prioritize, and perform job responsibilities independently or with minimal supervision.
• Excellence with written and verbal communication skills to effectively translate complex medical and regulatory requirements into practical, clear and unambiguous policies and procedures.
• Ability to understand and apply analytical and critical thinking skills for policy evaluation and quality assurance.

Responsibilities

• Provide information about services that are provided and billed by Local Education Agencies (LEAs) to all stakeholders
• Relate to all grant-funded program objectives to expand and improve schools’ capacity to provide physical and behavioral health services
• Provide policy leadership for the program
• Communicate with internal and external stakeholders
• Assist with program integrity oversight
• Plan for sustainability of the program

Benefits

• Employees can participate in health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, and the NCFlex program (numerous high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis).
• Employees also receive paid vacation, sick, and community service leave.
• In addition, paid parental leave is available to eligible employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed