Kansas Department of Health and Environment · 1 day ago
Policy Analyst - RN
Shawnee County, KS
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$31.72/hr - $36.14/hr
3+ years expThe Kansas Department of Health and Environment is seeking a Policy Analyst - RN to oversee clinical services within the State Medicaid program. The role involves reviewing clinical programs, ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations, and collaborating with various agency teams to improve Medicaid services.
AssociationFinanceHealth CareWaste Management
No H1B
Responsibilities
The nurse will provide clinical expertise working collaboratively across agency teams for program policy, cost efficiencies for assigned programs, data analysis, and program improvements
Reviews and provides feedback on KanCare Reports as assigned
Examines relevant data, reimbursement, and coverage issues for effectiveness, efficiency, and quality to consult with cross agency teams
Uses federal, state regulatory and statutory guidelines, legislative directives, agency policies, procedures and applicable agency objectives to plan services and develop clinical policy, also working with public advocates that can inform policy as needed
Incorporates evidence based best practice guidelines into policy development
Recommends improvements for assigned programs and services to achieve short-term and long-term goals that align with agency objectives
Interprets, directs and coordinates the application of policies and guidelines of assigned programs with contracted managed care organizations and their providers
Qualification
Required
High School, GED
Licensed by the State of Kansas as a Registered Nurse (RN)
Valid Driver's License - Incumbent is required to have and maintain a valid driver's license when operating a state vehicle, a private vehicle, or a rental vehicle for the benefit of the State
At least 3 years of experience in public health or clinic settings
Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate: A valid Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate is a condition of employment for all employees of the State of Kansas
Preferred
Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN)
Demonstrated experience with benefits coverage and reimbursement
Relevant experience conducting program reviews
Experience working under State or Federal oversight
Proofreading, editing, attention to detail
Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access
Benefits
Comprehensive medical, mental, dental, vision, and additional coverage
Sick & Vacation leave
Work-Life Balance programs: parental leave, military leave, jury leave, funeral leave
Paid State Holidays (designated by the Governor annually)
Fitness Centers in select locations
Employee discounts with the STAR Program
Retirement And Deferred Compensation Programs
Company
Kansas Department of Health and Environment
Kansas Department of Health and Envrionment has vision is healthy kansans living in safe and sustainable environments.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
CDA Foundation
2024-03-18Grant
Leadership Team
Dan Thimmesch
Chief Financial Officer
Bob Doane
Chief Information Officer
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