MEDICAID ANALYST 1-3 Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/louisiana/jobs/newprint/5064232) Apply  MEDICAID ANALYST 1-3 Salary $2,784.00 - $5,009.00 Monthly Location Alexandria, LA Job Type Classified Job Number MVA/PJ/212473 Department LDH-Medical Vendor Administration Opening Date 09/02/2025 Closing Date 9/16/2025 11:59 PM Central + Description + Benefits + Questions About this Job The mission of the Louisiana Department of Health is to protect and promote health and to ensure access to medical, preventive, and rehabilitative services for all residents of the State of Louisiana. Learn more about Louisiana Department of Health (https://ldh.la.gov/) Make a difference in your community while building a career in public service! As aMedicaid Analyst, you will gain in-depth knowledge of Medicaid policy and use it to make accurate and timely eligibility determinations. In this role, you’ll assist applicants and members by phone, online, by mail, or in person—most often in a call-center setting. The work requires computer proficiency, attention to detail, strong customer service skills, and the ability to manage high call volumes while meeting deadlines. This position is ideal for someone who is independent, team-oriented, and eager to grow. Mastery of Medicaid eligibility policy can be the first step toward a rewarding career path in health insurance and public service. AN IDEAL CANDIDATE SHOULD POSSESS THE FOLLOWING COMPETENCIES: Focusing on Customers: The ability to serve the needs of those who support and/or rely on the services provided. Following Policies and Procedures: The ability to comply with policies and procedures of the organization as well as State Civil Service rules, and all applicable federal and state laws. Thinking Critically: The ability to objectively question, analyze, interpret, and evaluate information to form a conclusion. Adapting to Change: The ability to adjust plans, expectations, and behaviors in response to change. Minimum Qualifications Three years of social services experience; OR Six years of full-time experience in any field; OR A bachelor's degree. EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION: Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as one year of experience towards the six years of full-time work experience in any field. The maximum substitution allowed is 120 semester hours which substitutes for a maximum of four years of experience in any field. Job Specification The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be foundhere. Job Duties and Other Information Job Duties: Under close supervision, the entry level Medicaid Analyst learns to perform the following duties: + Responsible for acquiring an extensive knowledge of Medicaid policy and procedures and using the same tools to make timely and accurate Medicaid eligibility determinations. + Determines eligibility for health insurance by reviewing applications submitted through various methods, including online, mail, email, in person, and most often by telephone. + Conducts client interviews and collateral contacts to verify information, and reviews application packets for timeliness, completeness, and accuracy prior to authorizing Medicaid eligibility and reimbursements. + Applies complex federal, state, and agency policies to determine eligibility factors, benefit levels, and program participation for federally and state-funded Medicaid programs. + Conducts special investigations and prepares reports related to fraud or absent parents, while counseling and referring applicants or recipients to other agencies for additional services. Position-Specific Details: Location: Medical Vendor Administration / Bureau of Health Services & Financing / Rapides Parish Appointment Type: Probationary appointment or Promotional appointment. Cost Center: 305-2050407 Position Number(s): 157444 Compensation: This position is eligible for the following Special Entrance Rates (SER), as well as a Premium Pay of up to $2.00/hr for hours worked based on longevity. Medicaid Analyst 1 - $16.42 hr / $1,313.60 bi-weekly Medicaid Analyst 2 - $17.56 hr / $1,404.80 bi-weekly Medicaid Analyst 3 – $21.27 hr / $1,701.60 bi-weekly How To Apply: No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy. To apply for this vacancy, click on the “Apply” link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page. *Information to support your eligibility for the position must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumeswill not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections. Applications may be rejected if incomplete. For further information about this vacancy contact: Paula Jackson paula.jackson@la.gov LA Department of Health (LDH) Division of Human Resources PO Box 4818Baton Rouge, LA 70821225-342-6477 This organization participates in E-verify, and for more information on E-verify, please contact DHS at 1-888-464-4218. LDH supports Louisiana’s commitment to being a State as a Model Employer (SAME) by promoting the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities. Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity tomake a differencethrough public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career. As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program: Insurance Coverage More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/ Parental Leave– Up to six weeks paid parental leave More information can be found athttps://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx Holidays and Leave – State employees receive the following paid holidays each year: + New Year's Day + Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, + Mardi Gras, + Good Friday, + Memorial Day, + Independence Day, + Labor Day, + Veteran's Day, + Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. ***** Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase. Retirement – State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to): + Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video (https://lasersonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Your\_Retirement\_System.mp4) to give you more detailed information about their system + Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org), + Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others 01 To ensure compliance with LDH Nepotism Policy#41, if you have any immediate family members that are currently employed by LDH, please list the name and relationship. 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