Job ID: TX-52908002 (99591001)
Healthcare PM (PMP) with Medicaid, legal/policy and EHR/PI experience
Location: Austin TX (HHSC)
Duration: 12 months
Minimum Requirements:
Years Skills/Experience
5 BS or equivalent with 5+ years of experience in leading projects and/or programs preferably in the area of Health Information Technology (HIT)
5 Medicaid program and/or Healthcare legal/ policy knowledge and experience
5 Strong computer skills with tools such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Office, etc.
5Strong organizational and communication skills (both verbal and written)
5Demonstrated ability to adapt to changing requirements and priorities.
5Strong client service/consulting and organizational skills with the ability to multi-task.
Preferences:
Years Skills/Experience
PMP or other professional Project Management certification
Electronic health records or EHR/PI Program experience
Medicaid/CHIP Services is seeking to hire a contract employee to conduct project lead activities. The Project Lead II would provide operational and administrative support to the Medicaid Electronic Health Record (EHR) Incentive/ Promoting Interoperability (PI) Program. The Program provides financial incentives to eligible providers and hospitals for the adoption and utilization of certified EHR technology (CEHRT). The general responsibilities of the Project Lead II would include assisting in tracking provider post payment audits, appeals and maintaining documentation of their status, communicating with appealing providers on required deliverables, deadlines and other appeal related information as needed, reviewing and researching provider audit files, associated federal regulations and supporting case documentation, assisting in developing HHSC appeal memoranda, working closely with HHSC Legal and contracted audit vendor, assisting in communicating and coordinating duties of the HHSC Audit Ad Hoc Review Panel, interacting with key stakeholders by attending meetings, resolving unique and difficult appeal issues, demonstrating effective communication solutions, assisting in the development of written and online program information for providers, HHSC leadership and the general public and developing other information and/or outreach materials as needed. The Project Lead II will work closely with the Program Manager and Senior Policy Advisor of the EHR Incentive/PI Program to ensure support of any other operational or administrative duties related to the Program. The ability to rely on limited experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals as well as utilizing a moderate degree of creativity and latitude is necessary.