Medicaid Tribal Liaison - MED

Description

DEDICATED TO STRENGTHENING THE HEALTH, SAFETY, AND INDEPENDENCE OF IDAHOANS

*THIS ANNOUNCEMENT WILL BE OPEN UNTIL FILLED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE TO BE CONSIDERED.*

DHW is hiring for a Medicaid Tribal Liaison. This is a statewide position and will report to their nearest DHW location. This position will serve as the Idaho State Medicaid Program’s liaison with Indian Health Care Providers (IHCPs) and Tribal representatives. The liaison will be the primary Idaho Medicaid point of contact for Idaho Tribal representatives and be responsible for regular outreach, engagement, and problem solving on relevant issues related to the Idaho Medicaid program. 

This is an exciting opportunity to listen, engage, and problem solve healthcare challenges. Experience working with American Indian / Alaska Native (AI/AN) populations or IHCPs is preferred. 

This position may be eligible for telework after successful completion of probation and necessary training.

BENEFITS:

BEST RETIREMENT AVAILABLE IN THE NATION 

We have one of the Nation's best state retirement systems (PERSI) that offers a lifetime benefit. 

OTHER EXCELLENT BENEFITS

• 11 paid holidays
• Generous vacation and sick leave accrual beginning as soon as you start 
• Paid parental leave
• Medical, dental, vision insurance - incredible rates!(full-time/30+ hours per week)
• PERSI Choice 401(k)
• Deferred compensation plan
• Life insurance
• Short and long-term disability insurance
• Student Loan Forgiveness
• Wellness programs
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) 
• Wide variety of training opportunities
• Some positions offer flexible hours and/or telecommuting

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES:

• Establishes and maintains strong relationships with Indian Health Care Providers (IHCPs). 
• Assists with identifying and resolving IHCP Medicaid issues. 
• Acts as liaison between the Idaho State Medicaid Program and Tribal representatives. 
• Trains Medicaid staff on State-Tribal intergovernmental relations, Tribal sovereignty, Indian healthcare systems and programs, and federal and state requirements related to Tribes, IHCPs, and AI/AN people. 
• Communicates extensively with IHCPs for support, issue resolution, and collaboration. 
• Provides summary and problem specific feedback information, analysis, and action recommendations to the Medicaid Program regarding provider problems, issues, and general concerns impacting working relationships. 
• Works with Medicaid Program staff in determining trends and resolving technical problems. 
• Works with Idaho Medicaid managed care organization tribal coordinators. 
• Develops and provides program related training to others. 
• Prepares or assists in the preparation of administrative reports, studies, and specialized research projects. 
• Other duties as assigned by management. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

You must possess all the minimum qualifications below to pass the exam for this position. Please make sure your resume or work history supports your meeting the minimum qualifications for this position. Failure to do this may disqualify you from being considered for this position. It is highly recommended to attach a one-page cover letter to your application to demonstrate how you meet the requirements below.

• Experience developing; recommending and evaluating operating procedures and recommending changes. Typically gained by 

  approximately one year of experience where this was a primary responsibility of the job. This experience may include participation in a regional or statewide quality assurance team, business change or project team or a similar assignment.
• Experience developing technical written materials such as policies, technical manuals or rules/regulations. Typically gained by at least one year experience working in a business setting developing training materials, reports, policy and/or procedure manuals, written interpretations of law, rules, or policies, or any related background which would be considered similar. 
• Experience providing technical program assistance to staff. Typically gained by at least one year of experience providing technical assistance to staff in a business setting which could include formal and informal assignments to assist, mentor or train new staff. 

Below is preferred experience. It is not required for the position but applicants with this experience may receive consideration over other applicants.

• Experience working in or with an Indian Health Service (IHS) funded program. Typically requires at least one year of experience where you had the responsibility as a portion of the job. 
• Experience developing and evaluating policies and procedures. Typically gained by at least one year of experience where you had the responsibility as a portion of the job.
• Experience providing customer service or leading or facilitating teams or groups. Typically requires at least one year of experience where you had the responsibility as a portion of the job. 
• Experience interpreting and applying laws and regulations. Typically requires at least one year of experience where you had the responsibility to cite or analyze laws or regulations and explain to the public how these laws or regulations are interpreted and applied. 
• Knowledge of laws, regulations, and issues affecting tribal communities. Typically requires at least one year of experience working with Idaho Tribal representatives or communities.

Learn About a Career with DHW

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If you have questions, please contact us at:

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(answered Monday through Friday during business hours MST)

EMAIL: [email protected] 
PHONE: (208) 334-0681

EEO/ADA/Veteran:

The State of Idaho is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, political affiliation or belief, sex, national origin, genetics, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.

The State of Idaho is committed to access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities, auxiliary aids and services are available upon request. If you require an accommodation at any step in our recruitment process, you are encouraged to contact (208) 334-2263 (TTY/TTD: 711), or email [email protected].

Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.