Medicaid Program Specialist 3 (PCN 067021)

Job Title

This Individual Position is Exempt from the Hiring Freeze. Qualified Applicants are Encouraged to Apply.

Join the Department of Health! We're thrilled to welcome you! We've made our application process more accessible than ever. Please take a look at our job announcement below. If you can see yourself in this role, apply nowyour next opportunity awaits! This position is open to Alaskan Residents only. Please check out the residency definition to determine if you qualify. This position is currently located in Anchorage. The position may be in Anchorage or Juneau, depending on the location of the most qualified candidate.

What You Will Be Doing : In this role, you will :

• Collaborate closely with Tribal Health Organizations and the Alaska State Medicaid Program.
• Help shape and improve program efficiency, effectiveness, and quality.
• Be part of a dynamic, mission-driven team that values innovation and partnership.

If you're passionate about public service and thrive in a collaborative environment, this is your opportunity to contribute to a program that truly makes a difference.

Our Mission, Values, and Culture : At the Division of Health Care Services, your work will directly support our mission : ensuring every eligible Alaskan has access to essential Medicaid services. When you join our team, you become part of a community that values leadership, integrity, dedication, and excellence.

Here, your contributions matterevery task you take on helps improve the lives of individuals and families across Alaska. You'll be part of a supportive, purpose-driven environment where your skills are valued, your growth is encouraged, and your impact is real.

Benefits of Joining Our Team : In this permanent position, you'll enjoy paid holidays, paid leave, and comprehensive health, vision, and dental insurance. Our flexible schedules, including hybrid telework, empower you to leverage your professional talents in meaningful ways to have a positive impact on the lives of Alaskans.

The Working Environment You Can Expect : The selected candidate will work in a fast-paced, busy, and challenging environment that embraces collaboration through working closely with other program staff, contractors, and the community. This position is located at 4601 Business Park Blvd. Building K is in midtown Anchorage, with easy access to public transportation, nearby walking trails, and several restaurants and stores.

Who We Are Looking For :

Minimum Qualifications : Any combination of education and / or experience that provides the applicant with competencies in :

Equivalent to those typically gained by : Progressively responsible professional experience such as supporting the administration of a Medicaid or Medicare program, health insurance service, health insurance management information system, health insurance finance or accounting program, Supplemental Security Income benefits or vocational rehabilitation program; auditing or monitoring medical or public assistance programs for fraud or quality assurance; processing medical claims using medical coding and medical billing knowledge; designing, developing, testing for quality assurance, and implementing an information system and / or training or education which includes such course work as business administration, computer sciences, economics, healthcare, legal studies, medical billing or coding, public health, public assistance, psychology.

Additional Required Information :

For your application to be evaluated, you must answer the Supplemental Questions. The State of Alaska uses four proficiency levels to measure and describe an applicant's level of competence in applying certain behaviors, knowledge, skills, and abilities to accomplish a specific task. The four proficiency levels are Mastery, Fluency, Literacy, and Discovery. You must rate your proficiency level for each competency listed in the supplemental questions.

Education : To verify education is being used to meet and / or support the required minimum qualifications / competencies, you must fill in the Education section of the application. If you have not obtained a degree, please indicate the number of units completed. Copies of transcripts are required to verify educational credentials used to meet or support the minimum qualifications / competencies for a position and are required with each application (Unofficial is okay; please ensure the institution / URL name is listed on the transcripts). Transcripts can be attached at the time of application or provided at the time of interview; if not, transcripts will be required before employment.

Work Experience : When using work experience not documented in your application, please provide the employer's name, job title, employment dates, and whether you worked full-time or part-time. Applications will be reviewed to determine if the responses are supported and if minimum qualifications are met. Work experience needed to meet the minimum qualifications must be documented in the application. If the application does not support minimum qualifications, the applicant may not advance to the interview and selection phase of the recruitment. A resume will not be used to determine that minimum qualifications have been met for the position you are applying for.

The State of Alaska does not provide VISA Employer sponsorships.

The location of this position is currently in Anchorage. The position may be located in Anchorage or Juneau, depending upon the location of the most qualified candidate. There is 1 (one) position to be filled. This recruitment may be used for more than one (1) vacancy. The applicant pool acquired during this recruitment may be used for future vacancies for up to ninety (90) days after this recruitment closes. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply to each recruitment notice to ensure consideration for all vacancies.

You can only apply for this position through the Workplace Alaska website or via a hard copy application. If you accessed this recruitment bulletin through a job search portal such as AlaskaJobs or another database, you must use a Workplace Alaska online or hard-copy application to apply successfully. Instructions on how to apply with Workplace Alaska may be found on the Workplace Alaska "How to Apply" webpage.

Questions regarding the application process can be directed to the Workplace Alaska hotline at 800-587-0430 (toll-free) or (907) 465-4095. If you choose to be contacted by email, please ensure that your email address is correct on your application and that your spam filter will permit emails from the 'governmentjobs.com' domain.

The State of Alaska complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals with disabilities who require accommodations, auxiliary aids, or services, or alternative communication formats, please call 1-800-587-4095 in Juneau or TTY : Alaska Relay 711 or 1-800-770-8973 or correspond with the Division of Personnel & Labor Relations at P.O. Box 110201, Juneau, AK 99811-0201. The State of Alaska is an equal-opportunity employer.

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