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Closing Date:

09/09/2024

Type of Position:

Clinical Staff - Clinical Support

Job Type:

RegularNo

Institution Name:

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.
 

UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks (available for benefits eligible positions only):

• Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
• Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
• Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
• Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
• Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
• Career Training and Educational Opportunities
• Merchant Discounts
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening.  To apply for the position, please click the Apply link/button.

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Department:

FIN | CORE Health Information Management

Department's Website:

Summary of Job Duties:

The Medicaid Manager is responsible for all functions related to processing of Medicaid cases. This includes monitoring status of Medicaid cases. This person will work as a mentor for DHS policy training and oversee training new employees. The manager works to improve the unit’s organizational functions and quality of work with results to include a decrease in the number of overdue applications and the number of case errors.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, Healthcare Administration or related plus 2 years Medicaid experience OR high school diploma/GED plus 6 years Medicaid experience required. Supervisory experience and advanced knowledge of DHS policy and procedures required

Preferred Qualifications:

• 5 years of experience with Medicaid eligibility, second party review of Medicaid cases and experience with DHS Answer and Mainframe system

Additional Information:

Responsibilities:

•    Establishes and maintains performance standards for productivity, quality and compliance with DHS and develops monitoring tools.
•    Analyzes program and prepares reports as required.  
•    Seeks out continued education on regulatory changes and ensures information is provided to the staff to maintain compliance.
•    Interacts with patients/families/significant others, internal staff, other departments, visitors, and outside agencies such as the Department of Human Services and Social Security Administration.  
•    Successfully complete DHS Curam Caseworker Training.
•    Supervises department staff by monitoring daily activities and productivity and takes appropriate actions to ensure staff consistently meets performance standards.  
•    Maintains proper staffing levels based upon workload. 
•    Document personnel issues and responds in a timely and appropriate manner.  
•    Promotes and maintains teamwork concept. 
•    Adheres to Hospital Admission and UAMS standards for professional dress and conduct in the performance of all duties.  
•    Develops annual personal goals and future planning for department improvements and growth.
•    Must be able to make decisions regarding employee time/attendance, staffing levels, disciplinary actions and all other activities related to supervision of staff.  
•    Must adhere to UAMS policies. 
•    Accountable for meeting department goals and objectives.  
•    Performs other duties as assigned.

Salary Information:

Commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply:

List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Please contact [email protected] for any recruiting related questions.

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS  

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

Criminal Background Check

This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity.  The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law. 

Constant Physical Activity:

Hearing, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Repetitive Motion, Talking

Frequent Physical Activity:

Sitting, Standing, Walking

Occasional Physical Activity:

Lifting, Reaching, Stooping

Benefits Eligible:

Yes