Laboratory & Radiology Policy Advisor

State of Colorado; Colorado; On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PERA retirement

Medical insurance

Disability coverage

Life Insurance

FSAs

FMLA leave

Holidays

Sick leave

Flexplace

EcoPass

Tuition assistance

Credit Union

Public PSLF

Job summary

State of Colorado is seeking a Laboratory and Radiology Policy Advisor within the Policy & Benefits Delivery System Division of the Health Policy Office to advance Medicaid-related programs and services.

The role emphasizes policy development, program administration and stakeholder engagement to improve access and outcomes for Coloradans while supporting the department's mission.

Job description

STATE OF COLORADO RESIDENCY REQUIRED AT TIME OF APPLICATION

Note: This announcement may be used to fill multiple openings.

Envision Yourself Working at HCPF

The State of Colorado strives to create a Colorado for All by building and maintaining workplaces that value and respect all Coloradans through a commitment to equal opportunity and hiring based on merit and fitness. The State is resolute in non-discriminatory practices in everything we do, including hiring, employment, and advancement opportunities.

The Department of Health Care Policy & Financing (HCPF) oversees and operates Health First Colorado (Colorado's Medicaid Program), Child Health Plan Plus (CHP+), and other state public health programs for qualified Coloradans. Our mission is to improve health care equity, access and outcomes for the people we serve while saving Coloradans money on health care and driving value for Colorado.

We are looking for a Laboratory and Radiology Policy Advisor for the Policy & Benefits Delivery System Division of the Health Policy Office (HPO)!

The Policy and Benefits Delivery System Division of HPO is responsible for the administration and performance of Medicaid acute care services and programs. The services and programs include both physical health and behavioral health. Staff within the Division are responsible for stakeholder relations, policy development and implementation, contract management and performance, program administration and overall Medicaid program performance. The Division plays an important role in working toward the Department of Health Care Policy and Financing’s (Department) mission to improve access to cost-effective, quality health care services for Coloradans.

We are committed to increasing the diversity of our staff and providing culturally responsive programs and services. Therefore, we encourage responses from people of diverse backgrounds and abilities.

As part of the State of Colorado, HCPF offers a competitive benefits package:

• PERA retirement benefits including PERA Defined Benefit Plan, PERA Defined Contribution Plan, plus 401K and 457 plans

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance coverage

• Automatic Short-Term and Optional Long-Term Disability Coverage

• Life and AD&D Insurance

• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

• Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) job protection and State of Colorado Paid Family Medical Leave (PFML)

• 11 Paid Holidays Annually and Accrued Annual and Sick Leave

• Accrued Sick Leave for State of Colorado Temporary Employees

• Flexplace and Flextime work arrangements

• Variety of discounts on services and products available through the State of Colorado's Work-Life Employment Discount Program

• Free RTD EcoPass to all eligible State Employees

• Reduced college tuition through CSU Global

• Credit Union of Colorado Membership Eligibility

• Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information, go to https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhr/student-loan-forgiveness-programs. https://dhr.colorado.gov/dhr-resources