Financial Specialist Principal - MED

at Idaho Division of Human Resources in Boise, Idaho, United States

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

The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, Division of Medicaid, is currently seeking a Financial Specialist Principal with experience in Medicaid or other health care industry work including government or private health care.

As Financial Specialist Principal, you will be responsible for the management of the Medicaid Reimbursement Unit, updating rates as supported by state appropriations, calculating payments, implementing reimbursement policy, collaborating with contractors, and ensuring compliance with federal and state laws and regulations. This position will complete oversight of activities related to Medicaid reimbursement for providers including but not limited to hospitals, home health agencies, fee schedules, clinics, physicians, managed care, value care, graduate medical education, and supplemental payment programs. This position works directly with internal and external stakeholders via email, in-person and virtual meetings, and phone calls. Stakeholders include but are not limited to Division and Department program support staff, provider groups, provider associations, third-party contractors, and the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services ( CMS ) staff.

We are seeking highly organized candidates with experience researching and analyzing documents to ensure compliance with federal and state laws, regulations, and accounting principles; supervising staff; communication and interpersonal skills; problem solving skills; critical thinking skills and team learning competencies.

This position is located in the downtown Boise office.

+ We have one of the Nations best state retirement systems ( ( PERSI ) that offers a lifetime benefit at retirement.

+ 11 paid holidays

+ Paid sick and vacation that begins accruing on your first day of employment; can be used immediately after accruing (no waiting time)

+ Paid parental leave (