68061966 - MEDICAL/HEALTH CARE PROGRAM ANALYST

　　Date: Jan 18, 2024

　　Location:

　　TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32308

　　The State Personnel System is an E-Verify employer. For more information click on our E-Verify Website (http://www.dms.myflorida.com/workforce_operations/human_resource_management/for_job_applicants/e_verify) .

　　Requisition No: 820821

　　Agency: Agency for Health Care Administration

　　Working Title: 68061966 - MEDICAL/HEALTH CARE PROGRAM ANALYST

　　Pay Plan: Career Service

　　Position Number: 68061966

　　Salary: $1,855.91 biweekly

　　Posting Closing Date: 01/31/2024

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　　Agency Overview:

　　The Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) is Florida's chief health policy and planning entity. The Agency is responsible for administering the Florida Medicaid program, the licensure and regulation of nearly 50,000 health care facilities, and empowering consumers through health care transparency initiatives.

　　Under the direction of the Agency Secretary, AHCA is focused on advancing Governor DeSantis’ vision for Florida’s health care system to be the most cost-effective, transparent, and high-quality health care system in the nation. Current Agency initiatives include implementing Florida’s groundbreaking Canadian Prescription Drug Importation Program, overhauling Florida’s healthcare technological ecosystem, and increasing insight in the cost of health care services.

　　The Medicaid program provides low-income families and individuals with access to health care. If you have a desire to use your talent and skills at an organization that provides critical services to millions of individuals and families across the state, AHCA invites you to apply to become an essential member of our team. As one of Florida’s leading state agencies, AHCA’s diverse workforce community of more than 1,400 employees is proud of its efforts to serve the people of Florida.

　　Agency Objectives:

　　HIGH QUALITY

　　Emphasizing quality in all that we do to improve health outcomes, always putting the individual first.

　　TRANSPARENT

　　Supporting initiatives that promote transparency and empower consumers in making well informed healthcare decisions.

　　COST-EFFECTIVE

　　Leveraging Florida’s buying power in delivering high quality care at the lowest cost to taxpayers.

　　Position Overview:

　　This is an exciting opportunity to help shape the quality of health care in Florida. We are seeking to hire a Medical Health Care Program Analyst who desires to work to enhance the delivery of health care services through the Florida Medicaid Program. This position requires a candidate who is creative, flexible, innovative, and who will thrive in a fast-paced, team-based work environment.

　　This position is located in the Bureau of Medicaid Program Finance (MPF). MPF manages and projects Florida’s $34.5 billion Medicaid Services budget, oversees financial reporting of the Agency’s contracted Medicaid health plans, calculates both institutional and non-institutional Medicaid reimbursement rates, and disburses supplemental payments to Medicaid providers.

　　This position is responsible for assisting in determining budgetary requirements for Florida Medicaid. It assists in developing and conducting special fiscal studies and analyses relating to the Medicaid program and other health care issues. This position will maintain PowerPoint presentations on Medicaid expenditures and other data elements. The position assists with developing and tracking Florida Medicaid budget and expenditures. It assists with determining the fiscal impact of proposed policy and/or legislative changes. It assists with assessing changes and making recommendations regarding factors which have significant impact on Medicaid expenditures. This position assists the budget liaison with tracking salary rate and budget changes, drafting and/or reviewing budget amendments, and monthly reconciliations of the Medicaid budget.

　　This position will maintain up-to-date knowledge of policy and procedures with purchasing in My Florida Market Place/Ariba on Demand.

　　This position will start at the base rate of $1,855.91 biweekly/non-negotiable.

　　This position is not a remote or telework position; it will have to report to a Field Office or the Headquarters in Tallahassee.

　　Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:

　　Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:

　　• State Group Insurance Coverage Options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options;

　　• Flexible Spending Accounts;

　　• State of Florida retirement options, including employer contributions;

　　• Generous annual and sick leave benefits;

　　• 9 paid holidays a year and 1 Personal Holiday each year;

　　• Career advancement opportunities;

　　• Tuition waiver for courses offered by Florida’s nationally ranked State University System;

　　• Training and professional development opportunities;

　　• And more!

　　For more information about the Bureau of Medicaid Program Finance, please visit our website at http://ahca.myflorida.com/Medicaid/index.shtml.

　　Join us at the Agency for Health Care Administration in fulfilling our mission to provide “Better Health Care for all Floridians.”

　　KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

　　Knowledge of methods of compiling, organizing, and analyzing data.

　　Knowledge of the methods of data collection.

　　Knowledge of Excel functions, including formatting, formulas, filters.

　　Knowledge of budget requirements for the state of Florida.

　　Knowledge of the state accounting system FLAIR.

　　Knowledge of the state purchasing system My Florida Market Place/Ariba on Demand.

　　Ability to build and edit PowerPoints.

　　Ability to assess budgetary needs.

　　Ability to formulate policies and procedures.

　　Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.

　　Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

　　Ability to develop and present written analyses and reports relating to rates, budgets, and management/facility utilization.

　　Ability to be detail-oriented.

　　MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS

　　One year of professional or educational experience related to budgeting, accounting, and/or financial analysis.

　　One year of professional experience using Microsoft Excel.

　　Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a degree focused to the field such as accounting, finance or mathematics being highly preferred.

　　LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, OR REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS

　　N/A

　　CONTACT: BOBBY JERNIGAN (850) 412-4101

　　BACKGROUND SCREENING

　　It is the policy of the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration that any applicant being considered for employment must successfully complete a State and National criminal history check as a condition of employment before beginning employment, and, if applicable, also be screened in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 435, F.S., and Chapter 408, F.S. No applicant may begin employment until the background screening results are received, reviewed for any disqualifying offenses, and approved by the Agency. Background screening shall include, but not be limited to, fingerprinting for State and Federal criminal records checks through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and may include local criminal history checks through local law enforcement agencies.

　　The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

　　Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

　　The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

　　VETERANS’ PREFERENCE. Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clickinghere (http://www.dms.myflorida.com/content/download/97612/566545) . All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.

　　Nearest Major Market:Tallahassee