New Job Enrollment Program Specialist In Nebraska

As an Enrollment Program Specialist, you will be a part of the Medicaid Provider Screening and Enrollment Unit. Duties include: Developing and interpreting regulations, policies, and procedures concerning the screening, enrollment, and ongoing participation of Medicaid providers. Routinely audit providers for technical compliance. Establish subject matter expertise in all elements of Medicaid provider screening, enrollment, and compliance. Collaborate with health services, program staff, and members of other divisions to understand and develop provider screening and enrollment needs. Successful candidates will be organized and able to work with peers and contractors responsible for the technical aspects of Medicaid enrollment. Regular and reliable attendance required; flexible schedule available.

REQUIREMENTS: Bachelors degree, or equivalent coursework/training, in public administration, social/behavioral sciences, healthcare, human services or other program related field. Professional experience working in a human/social service or health care agency with responsibility for planning or evaluation services, programs or operational policies and practices may substitute in lieu of the educational requirement.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of: the principles and practices of public administration; procedure and policy development; methods and techniques of program planning; federal and state laws, rules, regulations and procedures pertaining to health and human services programs; public funds and budgeting methods; the principles and techniques of adult learning; quality assurance mechanisms; principles and techniques of planning, monitoring and evaluating human services programs and service delivery systems. Skill in: interpreting and/or clarifying policy to interested groups; conducting formal presentations to provide education and share information. Ability to: plan, organize and direct a major program; work collaboratively in a team setting; analyze, develop and organize materials; establish and maintain positive relationships with agency staff, service providers/contractors, community organizations and clients; communicate electronically, on paper or in person to promote, explain, discuss, advise and interact with interested groups on various program issues and problems; prepare and review technical documents such as summaries of state and federal regulations, action plans, reports, contracts and grants; understand, interpret and apply instructions, laws, rules, policies and procedures pertinent to the program; exercise independent critical thinking skills; maintain liaison with community representatives and other governmental agencies. Diversity Statement DHHS State of Nebraska values our employees as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging. We recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job qualifications and at all levels without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or genetics. Supplemental information For more information about the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services and the Division of Children and Family Services, please visit our website, http://dhhs.ne.gov.