Regional Medicaid Program Advisor
Arkansas Department of Education
School Health Services
Position Vacancy Announcement
Regional Medicaid Program Advisor
Central Arkansas Region (Housed in Little Rock)
Closing Date: When filled
DUTIES: The Arkansas Department of Education (ADE) is now accepting applications for a Regional Medicaid Program Advisor in the Central Arkansas region to serve within the Arkansas Medicaid in the Schools (MITS) Program administered through the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE). The MITS Regional Program Advisor will maintain regular communication with school districts and be responsible for training, technical assistance and monitoring activities relative to Medicaid billing and operation in a school setting. Training, technical assistance and monitoring focus areas include health related services to promote positive student outcomes; Maximize Special Education support; Personal Care certification for paraprofessionals and nurses; direct billing procedures for Local Education Agencies (LEAs) choosing to bill independently; assist with the development and implementation of LEA internal controls to ensure accuracy of direct Medicaid billing and appropriate documentation for services billed; Facilitate Medicaid Match procedures; assist with maximizing LEA potential for Medicaid reimbursement; assist LEAs with developing and maintaining school-based mental health training, certification, and billing protocols; and assist LEAs with annual vision and hearing screening and billing processes. MITS is administered under the ADE School Health Services Unit and the MITS Regional Program Advisor will support School Health Services and Special Education personnel. In-state and out- of-state travel will be required as necessary
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: Registered in the State of Arkansas in Nursing required. Experience with Medicaid administration and billing procedures is preferred.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: Minimum of two (2) years professional leadership experience in Medicaid administration, school health services, special education or health-related field.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS: Applicant must possess intermediate level computer skills (Excel, Word, Power Point and Outlook); Ability to maintain confidentiality; Strong oral and written communication skills; Ability to meet deadlines; Attention to detail, Flexibility; Ability to work collaboratively and independently to achieve program goals; Ability to problem solve; Strong organizational skills; Ability to read, interpret and apply laws, rules, and regulations; Ability to travel including over-night travel; Ability to work overtime as needed.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Highly qualified individual must have experience in data analysis and management, proficient in utilization of most common computer applications (i.e.. MS Word, Excel, Access), data analysis and budget reporting. Clinical experience in the field of school nursing or home health. Experience in Medicaid administrative or direct services claiming procedures preferred. Ability to meet deadlines, travel in-state and out of state, as needed. Works collaboratively with education, public health and social service institutions. This is contracted by the Southeast Arkansas Education Cooperative.
Certificates, Licenses:
- Must possess a valid Arkansas driver’s license
- Current Registered Nurse License in State of Arkansas
- Medical Billing Certification preferred