Budget and Eligibility Specialist

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About the Position

Do you love to multi-task and enjoy juggling competing priorities? Are you organized with a passion for budget and healthcare administration? Consider applying for our Budget and Eligibility Specialist position, where you will play a key role in Maricopa County, Correctional Health Services (CHS).

The Budget and Eligibility Specialist is responsible for preparing monthly budget analysis/forecasting along with annual budget development and processing AHCCCS applications to obtain eligibility status for a large healthcare organization. In this role, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact every day, supporting both internal teams and external stakeholders while ensuring the accurate processing of budget and medical claims data.

About Us

Correctional Health Services (CHS) is an industry-leading healthcare organization for the incarcerated population, providing medical, dental, mental health, psychiatric care, and substance abuse treatment (i.e., Medication Assisted Treatment, and Opioid Treatment Program). Our department's culture promotes collaboration, continuous training, and flexibility. We challenge our team to spearhead initiatives, break down barriers, and advance their expertise.

Proud to Offer

• Work with a greater purpose

• Tuition reimbursement

• Exceptional work-life balance

• Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County

• Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents

• Child care benefits, including access to our on-site center, Maricopa County Kids Club, dedicated to serving Maricopa County families

• Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave

• Extensive wellness program, including an incentive

• Enrollment in the Arizona State Retirement System, a defined retirement benefit requiring a 12% monthly contribution rate that includes a 100% employer match on Day 1

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We Require

• Two years of accounting, budgeting, healthcare compliance or specialized administrative experience

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Healthcare Compliance or related field

• A combination of post-secondary education and/or job-related experience may substitute for the minimum qualifications on a year-for-year basis.

Other Requirements

• Must successfully complete a fingerprint/background check with Maricopa County Sheriff's Office

• Successful candidates must currently possess, or have the ability to obtain, a valid driver's license by the time of hire

We Also Value

• Experience with Budgeting

• Experience with Electronic Health Record system

• Experience with insurance, billing rules, or claims processing

• Advanced knowledge in Microsoft Office Suite

Job Contributions

• Assist in the development and analysis of the department's annual operating budget

• Support the preparation and submission of budget proposals in collaboration with the County Budget Office, including assisting with staffing projections, personnel cost modeling, and operational expenditure forecasts

• Contribute to monthly budget-to-actual analysis and variance reporting

• Assist in monitoring position control and personnel expenditures to help ensure alignment with authorized staffing levels and budget allocations

• Assist in maintaining compliance with County budget policies, financial regulations, and applicable laws

• Research patient information in HEAPlus and prepare AHCCCS applications to secure eligibility determinations and submit applications to AHCCCS and monitor status

• Monitor the CHS Prior Authorization database for outpatient, inpatient, emergency department, and ambulance services

• Ensure proper documentation and compliance with PHI and HIPAA requirements

• Maintain required certifications and training for HEAPlus, AHCCCS, and CHS systems

• Use computer research tools to conduct legal research on statutes, cases, and other sources for legal precedents and regulation compliance

• Comprehensively track all legal functions, compiles statistical data for the legal division, and reports data analysis to CHS Leadership

• Accept service of process/legal documents, such as Notices of Claim, complaints, and subpoenas, for the department and CHS employees.

Working Conditions

• Work is performed primarily in an office environment

• Must be able to work inside a jail and be able to travel within any/all clinics, as well as outside hospitals or other medical facilities when required

• May require in-person applications with the patient population and potentially exposure to contagious diseases

• Must be able to sit, stand, walk, and read for a long period of time

• Must be able to perform multiple, complicated tasks and decision making, with accuracy on short deadlines

• Must be able to work both independently and as part of a team

• The position includes activities and interaction with all levels of County management and personnel

Selection Procedure

• Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications

• Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile

• Must pass a pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive

Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application process or to perform the essential functions of the position under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact MHRFeedback@maricopa.gov to initiate the interactive process.

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