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California Department of Health Care Services · 1 day ago

LTC Research Data Specialist I (Hybrid Option)

Sacramento, CA

Full-time

Hybrid

New Grad, Entry Level

$6,955/mo - $8,706/mo

The California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) is seeking a Research Data Specialist I to join their team. This role involves conducting complex studies related to Long-Term Care provider rate setting and developing data models for analysis. The incumbent will also prepare reports and provide technical support to analysts.

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Responsibilities

Serve as a highly skilled Subject Matter Expert (SME) responsible for the Long-Term Care (LTC) provider rate setting process

Independently plan, organize and conduct complex studies essential to the establishment and maintenance of the Medi-Cal reimbursement methodology for LTC providers

Undertake systematic, critical, and intensive investigation directed toward the resolution of program-related issues

Develop data models and payment models for identification and analysis of rates using Microsoft Access and Excel

Develop and maintain new and existing databases using Microsoft Access, Excel, Statistical Analysis System (SAS) and/or other types of statistical software

Utilize research methodology and techniques to respond to time-sensitive program inquiries in areas where precedents are lacking and/or a sparse body of knowledge or experience in the area exists

Utilize deductive and inductive processes to explain major cost and utilization trends

Prepare custom reports for submission to executive management and the Centers For Medicare & Medicaid Services

Act in a lead capacity providing direction and technical support to analysts preparing deliverables for internal and external stakeholders

Qualification

Data modelingMedi-Cal ratesettingStatistical softwareMicrosoft AccessMicrosoft ExcelSASAnalytical skillsIndependenceStakeholder engagementFiscal analysisVisual studiosPythonSQLOrganizational skillsProblem-solving skillsCritical thinkingCommunication skillsAdaptabilityFast-paced environment

Required

Experience performing complex fiscal and policy analysis and formulating recommendations

Experience with stakeholder engagement

Experience working in fast paced environment

Strong analytical, organizational, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills

Ability to communicate clearly in writing and verbally

Ability to adapt to frequent changes in workload and priorities

Ability to work independently

High degree of technical knowledge as it relates to Medi-Cal ratesetting

Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Access, Excel, SAS and/or other types of statistical software

Preferred

Experience with visual studios, Python, and an understanding of Structured Query Language (SQL) is preferred

Benefits

Continuous and ongoing training

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion program activities

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Medical, including health, dental, and vision insurance.

Paid Holidays and vacation/leave

Defined retirement program

Savings Plus Program (401(k), 457)

Medical/Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts

Company

California Department of Health Care Services

The California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) is the backbone of California’s health care safety net, helping millions of low-income and disabled Californians every day.

Founded in 1994