MEDICAID LTC ANALYST 1



MEDICAID LTC ANALYST 1

Salary

$2,978.00 - $5,360.00 Monthly

Location

Opelousas, LA

Job Type

Classified

Job Number

MVA/PJ/209239

Department

LDH-Medical Vendor Administration

Opening Date

06/11/2025

Closing Date

6/25/2025 11:59 PM Central

About this Job

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The Louisiana Department of Health is dedicated to fulfilling its mission through direct provision of quality services, the development and stimulation of services of others, and the utilization of available resources in the most effective manner.

LDH serves as a model employer for individuals with disabilities.

AN IDEAL CANDIDATE SHOULD POSSESS THE FOLLLOWING COMPETENCIES:

Accepting Direction: The ability to accept and follow directions from those higher in the chain of command. 

Learning Actively: The ability to acquire necessary knowledge and skills to improve performance and achieve organizational goals. 

Thinking Critically: The ability to objectively question, analyze, interpret, and evaluate information to form a conclusion. 

Acting Decisively: The ability to make decisions quickly and effectively. 

Adapting to Change: The ability to adjust plans, expectations, and behaviors in response to change. 

Communicating Effectively: The ability to relay information correctly and appropriately to connect people and ideas. 

Displaying Professionalism: The ability to recognize how your actions impact the perceptions of both you and your organization.

Focusing on Customers: The ability to serve the needs of those who support and/or rely on the services provided. 

Following Policies and Procedures: The ability to comply with policies and procedures of the organization as well as State Civil Service rules, and all applicable federal and state laws. 

Solving Problems: The ability to discover solutions to problems.

Minimum Qualifications

Three years of experience in eligibility determinations for long-term care programs; OR

Six years of full-time experience in any field; OR

A bachelor's degree.

EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION:
Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as one year of experience towards the six years of full-time work experience in any field. The maximum substitution allowed is 120 semester hours which substitutes for a maximum of four years of experience in any field.

Job Specification

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

Job Duties and Other Information

Job Duties:
Duties for this position include but are not limited to the following: Determines financial and medial eligibility for Medicaid Programs for individuals in Long Term Care who are institutionalized either in a facility or at home. Interprets and applies complex federal, state and agency policies to long-term care eligibility requirements. Evaluates financial and medical documentation to determine if the ‘applicant is eligible for institutionalized services. Reviews all case documentation, resolves discrepancies in financial eligibility and medical evidence from other agencies, and makes efforts to obtain required documentation and request additional documentation. Schedules interviews with applicants, representatives, and facilities to determine eligibility for Medicaid Long-Term Care programs. Analyzes all sources of information related to provider forms and medical certifications when needed, Determines if the medical Certifications are consistent with provider forms and eligibility and, if necessary, resolves those inconsistencies. Examines application packets for timeliness, completeness, and appropriateness prior to authorization, Gather and verify eligibility information from applicants and other sources, including system interfaces to determine continued eligibility/ineligibility for medical assistance. Coordinates and communicates frequently with assigned providers, facilities, or program offices. Consults with internal and external professionals including ‘groups, providers, nursing facilities, corporate executives, and financial institutions. Considers hardships and penalty periods when making determinations. Determines and reconciles recipient financial liabilities to provers. Determines and reconciles incurred medical expenses and other deductions that may impact financial lability.

Position-Specific Details:
This position is located within the Louisiana Department of Health / Medical Vendor Administration / Region 4 / St. Landry Parish
 
Announcement Number: MVA/PJ/209239
Cost Center: 305-2050405
Position Number(s): 69013

This vacancy is being announced as a Classified position and may be filled as a Probationary appointment or by Detail of a current classified Medicaid Employee.

This position has a Special Entrance Rate (SER) of:
 Medicaid LTC Analyst 1 - $17.56 hr / $1404.80 bi-weekly

This position comes with a Premium Pay Rate of up to $2.00 per hour for hours worked only and based on years of service at Louisiana Department of Health (LDH), Office of Medical Vendor Administration (MVA) -Eligibility Field Operations (EFO):
0 months to less than 3 years - $1.00/hour
3 years to less than 6 years - $1.50/hour
6 years or greater - $2.00/hour

How To Apply:
No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.

To apply for this vacancy, click on the “Apply” link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.
 
*Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
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For further information about this vacancy contact:
Paula Jackson
paula.jackson@la.gov
LDH/HUMAN RESOURCES
BATON ROUGE, LA 70821

This organization participates in E-verify, and for more information on E-verify, please contact DHS at 1-888-464-4218. 

Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career. 

As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program:


Insurance Coverage   More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/

Parental Leave – Up to six weeks paid parental leave
More information can be found at https://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx

Holidays and Leave – State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:
  • New Year's Day
  • Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,
  • Mardi Gras,
  • Good Friday,
  • Memorial Day,
  • Independence Day,
  • Labor Day,
  • Veteran's Day,
  • Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
***** Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor

State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.

Retirement – State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works).  These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to):
  • Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system
  • Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org),
  • Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others

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State of Louisiana
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Louisiana State Civil Service, Louisiana, 70802
Phone
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