LTC Data & Eligibility Analyst

State of Wyoming; Cheyenne (WY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Job summary

State of Wyoming, Wyoming Department of Health, Division of Healthcare Financing, seeks a Records & Data Management Analyst for the Long Term Care Eligibility unit. You will determine eligibility for partial caseloads, prepare reports, correct data errors, and update manuals while supporting LTC staff and handling special projects.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor’s Degree in Benefits and Eligibility with related experience and strong data skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in Benefits and Eligibility strongly preferred as per the job preferences.
• Knowledge of state and federal government functions related to healthcare administration.
• Ability to interpret regulations and apply them to policy and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provides customer service to the public, clients, and staff.
• Reviews monthly LTC program reports and identifies issues to mitigate errors.
• Explains policies and procedures to other agencies and officials.
• Processes applications and renewals for LTC programs.
• Assists LTC staff to ensure timely completion of day-to-day activities.
• Compiles data and performs statistical analysis duties.

Skills

Customer service

Oral and written communication

Attention to detail

Independent work

Organization and planning

Statistical analysis

Data management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Benefits and Eligibility

Job description

Open Until Filled

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:


The Wyoming Department of Health, Division of Healthcare Financing, is seeking applicants for the position of Records & Data Management Analyst located in the Client Services Section for Long Term Care (LTC) Eligibility. This position provides assistance to the Long Term Care Eligibility Unit by determining eligibility for a partial caseload, preparing work reports, correcting any eligibility data errors, updating the Operations and Procedures Manual, and following up on complaints.

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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function which may be performed in the job level.

• Provides customer service to the public, clients, and staff and acts as a resource to co-workers, customers, and/or clients.
• Reviews monthly reports for LTC programs, researches cases and identifies issues and patterns to help mitigate errors.
• Explains policies, procedures and practices to other agencies, government officials, clients or outside groups.
• Process applications and renewals for LTC programs.
• Assists LTC Unit staff as needed to assure timely completion of day-to-day activities as well as special projects.
• May coordinate a program of records or data management which is agency, program or project specific.
• Makes recommendations with regard to policy and procedural issues.
• Compiles data and performs statistical analysis duties.

PREFERENCES:


Bachelor's Degree with 0-3 years of progressive work experience (typically in Benefits and Eligibility) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Senior Benefits and Eligibility Specialist OR 4-6 years of progressive work experience (typically in Benefits and Eligibility) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Senior Benefits and Eligibility Specialist.


KNOWLEDGE:

• Knowledge of state and federal government functions, procedures, concepts, principles and practices of professional healthcare administration.
• Knowledge of office work procedures, standards and practices.
• Knowledge of basic statistical compilation and analysis.
• Ability to comprehend federal regulations, state statutes, program rules and policy and to interpret and integrate into legislation, statute and policy.
• Ability to examine data and reports for completeness, accuracy, and conformance with regulations.
• Skill in interpersonal relations, oral and written communication skills, accuracy, and attention to detail.
• Skill and ability to work independently.
• Skill in organization and planning.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with co-workers, supervisors, and general public.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:


None - See "Preferences"



PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

• The employee may sit comfortably to perform the work; however, there may be some walking, standing, bending, carrying light items, driving an automobile, etc.

NOTES:

• FLSA: Non-Exempt
• The Wyoming Department of Health is an E-Verify employer.
• This position is an At-Will Employment Contract (AWEC) and includes a single Health Insurance plan. This position pays for actual hours worked and is limited to 40 hours per week. The position does not include paid vacation time, paid sick time, paid holidays, family health insurance, retirement, or other benefits. These items are not negotiable by the hiring manager.

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