Medicaid Encounters IT Business Analyst II (Austin)

Texas A&M International; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 57,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pension plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) in Austin seeks an Information Technology Business Analyst II to support Medicaid encounters. You will analyze data, coordinate with Medicaid/CHIP programs, MCOs and IT to implement automated solutions and ensure compliance with contracts and policies.

Onsite in Austin with telework options possible. The role requires a bachelor’s degree plus several years in business/technical analysis, and familiarity with Medicaid policies, agile processes,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with 3+ years of progressively responsible experience in technical leadership, project management, or account management.
• Experience in systems or business analysis.
• Experience with health providers, managed care organizations, or external vendors.
• Medicaid, CHIP, or Medicaid Managed Care policies are preferred.
• Agile methodologies or processes, auditing or fiscal monitoring may be relevant.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, assess, and manage data issues related to Medicaid encounters; develop agendas; facilitate meetings; provide encounter status updates.
• Represent Encounters with Medicaid/CHIP programs, MCOs, TMHP, IT and stakeholders; gather requirements for new or improved systems.
• File support and coordination of operational files; prepare diagrams and flow charts to track system interfaces.
• Provide SME and technical assistance for readiness reviews related to encounter processing and reporting; ensure contract alignment.
• Communicate with supervisor on challenging problems and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Coordination

Effective communication

Requirements analysis

Vendor management

Office software

Education

Bachelor’s degree + 3+ years experience

Job description

Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) in Austin seeks an Information Technology Business Analyst II to support Medicaid encounters. You will analyze data, coordinate with Medicaid/CHIP programs, MCOs and IT to implement automated solutions and ensure compliance with contracts and policies.

Onsite in Austin with telework options possible. The role requires a bachelor’s degree plus several years in business/technical analysis, and familiarity with Medicaid policies, agile processes,