Eligibility Initiatives Manager (MA5 / MCS)

Eligibility Initiatives Manager (MA5 / MCS)

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This management analyst works on a strategic initiatives team to review and analyze evolving Apple Health (Medicaid) rules and policies being utilized to determine Apple Health eligibility in Washington state. This individual will be involved primarily in the coordination effort to transition information from a legacy system (ACES) to a modernized system (Washington Healthplanfinder). They will also contribute to unit initiatives, including facilitating work groups with state agencies, medical staff, and legal professional across the state. The ideal candidate will be highly organized and bring familiarity with Apple Health to this detail-focused position.

All HCA employees will apply an equity lens to their work, which may include but is not limited to all analyses of core business and functions.

About the unit

Eligibility Policy Innovation and Community Support (EPICS), within the Medicaid Customer Service Division of Health Care Authority, consists of staff who represent the Director of the Health Care Authority and speak with the authority of the agency in communities across the state. Staff advise external stakeholders in community-based health organizations on behalf of the agency. Staff also evaluate and analyze federal statutes and regulations; they formulate state policy for Apple Health eligibility. Staff participate in long range strategic planning for Apple Health eligibility policy and service delivery while at the same time being responsive to short-term objectives.

About the position

This position reports to the Strategic Initiatives Manager and works as a part of the eligibility strategic initiatives team. This position is the subject matter expert in the review and analysis of alignment of operational, systems, and policy alignment as it relates to new initiative planning and policy implementation. Through use of project management and process improvement methodologies, this position provides expert analysis and recommendations to management, staff, and both internal and external partners on impacts of Apple Health eligibility operational and policy alignment to impacted business partners and cross agency workgroups.

This position is eligible to telework and is typically not required to report on-site. The default assigned work location of all Health Care Authority (HCA) positions – both on-site and telework eligible positions – is within the State of Washington. This position reports to Olympia, WA. Frequency of onsite work will vary based on business and operational needs. HCA has currently suspended the ability to support out-of-state telework.

Some of what you will do :

• Serve as the subject matter expert on Washington's Streamlining Eligibility rules technical workstreams.
• Lead and facilitate internal, external, and cross-system workgroups as the subject matter expert in eligibility procedural, systems, and policy alignment as it relates to new eligibility and policy implementation.
• Research and analyze new and / or existing Apple Health eligibility procedures, policies, and regulations for state and federal compliance.
• Make recommendations for updates to impacted Apple Health eligibility systems based on analysis.
• Coordinate rule review from ACES to the Eligibility Service and Washington Healthplanfinder to ensure procedural, systematic, and policy alignment.
• Coordinate procedural updates with the EPICS outreach and training team for impacted staff, community assisters, and stakeholders.
• Establish and coordinate eligibility operational changes and standards to Apple Health eligibility delivery systems with staff, internal and external partners, and stakeholders.
• Manage multiple projects and assignments concurrently with a considerable degree of self-directed initiative.
• Facilitate process improvement projects, workgroups, and meetings across the section and agency related to Apple Health eligibility policy, procedures, and workflows impacting Apple Health eligibility systems.
• Provide policy managers with data and analysis to support policy development and programmatic maintenance.
• Track eligibility data and coordinate requests through the data analysts within the section.
• Resolve issues, respond to inquiries, and review legislation to ensure consistency with strategic, long-range plans.

Required qualifications :

Qualifying candidates will meet one of the following criteria options :

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Qualifying experience for the section above is defined as being in two or more of the following areas

Qualifying candidates will also have two (2) years of experience in one or more of the following areas :

Preferred qualifications :

How to apply :

Only candidates who reflect the minimum qualifications on their NEOGOV profile will be considered. Failure to follow the application instructions below may lead to disqualification. To apply for this position, you will need to complete your profile which includes three professional references and attach in separate files :

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About HCA :

Functioning as both the state's largest health care purchaser and its behavioral health authority, the Washington State Health Care Authority (HCA) is a leader in ensuring Washington residents have the opportunity to be as healthy as possible.

There are three pillars of our work : Apple Health (Medicaid); the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) and School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB) programs; and behavioral health and recovery. Under these pillars, HCA purchases health care, including behavioral health treatment for more than 2.7 million Washington residents and provides behavioral health prevention, crisis, and recovery supports to all Washington residents.

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Notes :

Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment.

HCA is an equal opportunity employer. We value the importance of creating an environment in which all employees can feel respected, included, and empowered to bring unique ideas to the agency. HCA has five employee resource groups (ERGs). ERGs are voluntary, employee-led groups whose aim is to foster a diverse, inclusive workplace aligned with HCA's mission. Our diversity and inclusion efforts include embracing different cultures, backgrounds and viewpoints while fostering growth and advancement in the workplace. Studies have shown women, racial and ethnic minorities, and persons of disability are less likely to apply for jobs unless they feel they meet every qualification as described in a job description. Persons over 40 years of age, disabled and Vietnam era veterans, as well as people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are also encouraged to apply. If you have any questions about the required qualifications or how your experience relates to them, please contact us at HCAjobs@hca.wa.gov. Persons with disabilities needing assistance in the application process, or those needing this job announcement in an alternative format may contact Jake Nelko at jake.nelko@hca.wa.gov or 360.725.0945.

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