68055433 - REGULATORY ANALYST II - 68055433

Requisition No: 293661 

Agency: Agency for Health Care Administration

Working Title: 68055433 - REGULATORY ANALYST II - 68055433

Position Number: 68055433 

Salary:  $1,326.98 / Bi-Weekly 

Posting Closing Date: 01/27/2021 

This is an exciting opportunity to help shape the quality of health care in Florida. The Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) is the State of Florida agency responsible for oversight of the Medicaid program.  The Medicaid program provides low-income families and individuals with access to health care.  If you have a desire to use your talent and skills at an organization that provides critical services to millions of individuals and families across the state, AHCA invites you to apply to become an essential member of our team. As one of Florida’s leading state agencies, AHCA’s diverse workforce community of more than 1,400 employees is proud of its efforts to serve the people of Florida.

We are seeking to hire a Regulatory Analyst II who desires to work to enhance the delivery of health care services through the Florida Medicaid Program.  This position requires a candidate who is creative, flexible, innovative, and who will thrive in a fast-paced, team based work environment.

This position is located in the Bureau of Medicaid Program Finance (MPF). MPF manages and projects Florida’s $29.6 billion Medicaid Services budget, oversees financial reporting of the Agency’s contracted Medicaid health plans, calculates both institutional and non-institutional Medicaid reimbursement rates, and disburses supplemental payments to Medicaid providers.

This position is responsible for establishing provider reimbursement rates for the annual rate setting for all nursing home providers enrolled in the Medicaid program.  They will also be responsible for processing rate changes based on audits, interim rate requests, amended cost reports, late cost reports, and all other situations requiring retroactive rate adjustments.  The incumbent will provide technical assistance regarding policies and procedures for provider rate setting and fulfill data requests to departmental staff, provider associations, and other organizations and interested persons.  The analyst will assist in preparing annual reports required by the Florida legislature, federal regulations, and other governmental agencies.

The incumbent will conduct training programs to maintain and improve the professional standards and qualifications of the rate setting staff, as well as other related staff within the Bureau.

Perform other duties and responsibilities as required by the Medicaid Program.

AHCA offers an excellent array of benefits, including:                     

• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Dental, vision and supplemental insurance      
• Retirement benefits      
• Vacation and sick leave
• Paid holidays
• Opportunities for career advancement
• Tuition waiver for public college courses
• Training opportunities

For more information about the Bureau of Medicaid Program Finance, please visit our website at http://ahca.myflorida.com/Medicaid/index.shtml.

Join us at the Agency for Health Care Administration in fulfilling our mission to provide “Better Health Care for all Floridians.”

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES 

• Knowledge of accounting principles and procedures.
• Knowledge of the methods of compiling and analyzing data.
• Knowledge of basic mathematics.
• Ability to use Excel, Word, and Outlook at an intermediate level.
• Ability to review, analyze, and evaluate financial data.
• Ability to develop various reports.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with others.

Responses to qualifying questions should be verifiable by skills and/or experience stated on the employment application and/or resume.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS

• Two years of experience in accounting, finance auditing, or financial analysis.
• Two years of experience using Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Two years of experience using generally accepted accounting and auditing principles, procedures, and techniques.

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a degree in a business related field such as accounting, finance, mathematics, economics or statistics being highly preferred.  Experience can substitute on a year-for-year basis.

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, OR REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS

N/A

CONTACT: REBEKAH FALK 850-412-4115

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE.  Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply.  Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code.  Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here.  All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.