MEDICAID ANALYST 1 (MEDICAID ANALYST 1-2) Position Available In Lafourche, Louisiana

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MEDICAID ANALYST 1

(MEDICAID

ANALYST 1-2

)
Salary
$2,784.00

• $5,009.

00 Monthly
Location Thibodaux, LA
Job Type
Classified
Job Number

MVA/DPT/208513

Department
LDH-Medical Vendor Administration
Opening Date
05/09/2025
Closing Date
5/19/2025 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.
This position is located within the Louisiana Department of Health / Medicaid Vendor Administration / Eligibility Field Operations

• Region 3 / Lafourche Parish

Announcement Number:

MVA/DPT/208513

Cost Center:

3052050404
Position Number(s): 172434
This vacancy is being announced as a Classified position and may be filled as a Probationary appointment.
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)
• Eligibility Field Operations (EFO): 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 CANIDATE SHOULD POSESS THE FOLLLOWING COMPETENCIES

Selected Core 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.

Learning Actively:

The ability to acquire necessary knowledge and skills to improve performance and achieve organizational goals.

Thinking Critically:

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

Selected Preferred Competencies:

Accepting Direction:

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

Change:

The ability to adjust plans, expectations, and behaviors in response to change.

Demonstrating Accountability:

The ability to accept ownership for your actions, behaviors, performance, and decisions.

Demonstrating Initiative:

The ability to assess information and take action independently to help the organization achieve its goals.

Managing Performance:

The ability to direct and to evaluate the work of employees.

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 2 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:
  Debbie Parris-Thymes
  Debbie.

Parris-Thymes2@la.gov

LDH/HUMAN RESOURCES

BATON

ROUGE, LA 70821

225-342-6477
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

EXAMPLES BELOW ARE A BRIEF SAMPLE OF COMMON DUTIES ASSOCIATED WITH THIS JOB TITLE. NOT ALL POSSIBLE TASKS ARE INCLUDED.

Under close supervision, the entry level Medicaid Analyst learns to perform the following duties:
Conducts interviews with clients and makes other necessary collateral contacts for verification in determining eligibility for Medicaid Programs.
Examines application packets for timeliness, completeness, and appropriateness prior to authorization of reimbursement.
Makes decisions on complex eligibility factors and determines level of benefits for federal and state funded programs as a result of the rolldown procedure.
Interprets and applies complex federal, state, and agency policies for each program.
Conducts special investigations and compiles reports concerning fraud and location of absent parents.
Counsels and refers potentially eligible recipients or applicants to other agencies.
Contacts individuals, companies, businesses, local, state and federal agencies as needed to obtain or to verify information. Records findings, recommendations, and services provided; completes case record forms and necessary correspondence in connection with assigned cases.
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