MEDICAID ANALYST 1-2 Position Available In Orleans, Louisiana

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MEDICAID ANALYST 1-2

Salary
$2,784.00

• $5,009.

00 Monthly
Location New Orleans, LA
Job Type
Classified
Job Number

MVA/PJ/208514

Department
LDH-Medical Vendor Administration
Opening Date
05/09/2025
Closing Date
5/23/2025 11:59 PM Central

DESCRIPTION

Supplemental Information
The Louisiana Department of Health is dedicated to fulfilling its mission through direct provision of quality services, the development and stimulation of services of others, and the utilization of available resources in the most effective manner.
LDH serves as a model employer for individuals with disabilities.

About this position:

This position is located within the Louisiana Department of Health / Medical Vendor Administration / Eligibility Field Operations / Region 1 / Orleans Parish

Announcement Number:

MVA/PJ/208514

Cost Center:

305-2050402
Position Number(s): 68305, 50470962, 50301078, 50445073
This vacancy is being announced as a Classified position and may be filled as a Probationary appointment or Job appointment.
Job Appointments are temporary appointments that may last up to 48 months.
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
  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), Office of Medical Vendor Administration (MVA) 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

AN IDEAL CANDIDATE SHOULD POSSESS THE FOLLLOWING COMPETENCIES

Following Policies and Procedures:

The ability to comply with policies and procedures of the organization as well as State Civil Service rules, and all applicable federal and state laws.

Making Accurate Judgments:

The ability to form an opinion objectively and decisively based on relevant information and in accordance with established standards.

Thinking Critically:

The ability to objectively question, analyze, interpret, and evaluate information to form a conclusion.

Accepting Direction:

The ability to accept and follow directions from those higher in the chain of command.

Communicating Effectively:

The ability to relay information correctly and appropriately to connect people and ideas.

Displaying Professionalism:

The ability to recognize how your actions impact the perceptions of both you and your organization.

Leveraging Technology:

The ability to use technology and its related processes to further organizational goals.

Managing Conflict:

The ability to recognize and navigate disagreements in a rational, unbiased, and productive way.

Managing Time:

The ability to control your time to increase effectiveness, efficiency, or productivity.

Solving Problems:

The ability to discover solutions to problems.

NOTE REGARDING THE ADVERTISED PAY

This position participates in a Career Progression Group (CPG) and may be filled as a Medicaid Analyst 1-2. The level at which the vacancy is filled will be determined by the qualifications of the candidate selected. This position provides the opportunity to advance within this job series.
The actual starting salary depends on the education and experience of the selected applicant.
Please click on the below s to learn more about each job level:
State Civil Service Job Information Finder
No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.
for this vacancy, click on the “” 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.

• For further information about this vacancy contact:
  Paula Jackson
  paula.

jackson@la.gov

LDH/HUMAN RESOURCES

BATON

ROUGE, LA 70821

This organization participates in E-verify, and for more information on E-verify, please contact DHS at 1-888-464-4218.
Minimum Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Three years of social services experience; OR
Six years of full-time experience in any field; OR
A bachelor’s degree.

EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION

Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as one year of experience towards the six years of full-time work experience in any field. The maximum substitution allowed is 120 semester hours which substitutes for a maximum of four years of experience in any field.
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
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.
Employer
State of Louisiana
Address
For agency contact information, please refer to
the supplemental information above.
Louisiana State Civil Service, Louisiana, 70802
Phone
(866) 783-5462