Washington State Health Care Authority

The Health Care Authority is hiring a 988 Technology Program Manager (WMS2) in the Enterprise Technology Services Division. This position manages technical solutions for the state’s 988 crisis response line including project development, contract management, and collaboration with technical and non-technical staff working on this critical behavioral health program. The ideal candidate will bring project management experience to a high-profile role working with many stakeholders who have a vested interest in the success of a program that saves lives across the state. If you are motivated to ensure the best tech solutions are successfully implemented for 988, this is the position for you! This position is posted until Sunday, August 4, at 11:59 p.m. Annual salary: $90,360.00 - $126,528.00 Apply online: https://loom.ly/UItu_5A

Health Care Authority is hiring a MMIS APD Finance Manager, in the division of Financial Services Division. The Medicaid Management Information System (MMIS) Advance Planning Document (APD) Finance Manager plays a critical role in managing the vast financial resources entrusted to Health Care Authority (HCA) by ensuring federal funds are secured and claimed appropriately. The impact of this position’s consultative and advisory work is highly consequential in terms of such issues as the agency’s quality, effectiveness, and extensiveness of services. Are you someone that is a quick learner and not afraid to tackle big projects. Are you self-motivated and understand the importance of collaborating and partnering with other stakeholders to achieve greater results. Are you organized, capable of making progress in the absence of complete information and are nimble and adaptive when faced with changing priorities and deadlines? Do you want to be part of a team of people who make a positive impact in the lives of Washington residents? Then come help lead our state to healthcare excellence! This position is eligible to telework but is occasionally required to report on-site to meet business need. We offer a competitive pay and benefits package, schedule flexibility, and training opportunities. This position is posted until Tuesday, August 6, at 11:59 p.m. Annual salary: $68,940.00 - $105,756.00 Apply online: https://loom.ly/qc_4cXc

The Health Care Authority is hiring an Administrative Assistant 2 (AA2) Are you an organized and skilled administrative professional? Join our team as an AA2 at the Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery (DBHR). You'll handle projects, purchase equipment, schedule meetings and travel, and manage interview panels. We are seeking candidates with strong administrative skills, knowledge of state policies, and experience with online meetings and webinars. You'll use independent judgment to prioritize tasks, resolve problems, and keep the office running smoothly. This position is posted until Monday, July 29, at 11:59 p.m. Annual salary: $38,868.00 - $51,588 Apply online: https://loom.ly/ptEWsyI

Health Care Authority is hiring a Medical Assistance Specialist 3 (MAS3)! Are you ready to make a difference? Join our dynamic team and play a crucial role in advancing our agency’s mission! We are seeking a skilled individual to provide consultative services to both providers and clients while independently determining prior authorization for medical services and equipment. If you’re passionate about improving healthcare delivery and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we want to hear from you! Join us and be part of a team dedicated to making a meaningful impact on the lives of others. This position supports the mission of Health Care Authority (HCA) Clinical Quality and Care Transformation (CQCT) to provide quality services that enhances clients' ability to obtain and access health care. The incumbent is involved with providing expert consultative services to providers and clients and independently determining prior authorization of medical services and equipment. This position is eligible to telework and is typically not required to report on-site. The default assigned work location of all Health Care Authority (HCA) positions – both on-site and telework eligible positions – is within the State of Washington. This position is posted until Monday, August 5, at 11:59 p.m. Annual salary: $45,732.00 - $61,404.00 Apply online: https://loom.ly/O3HjquU

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Health Care Authority is hiring an Operations Research Specialist (Drug Price Transparency) (ORS)! Are you passionate about making prescription drugs more affordable? Join us where you’ll play a pivotal role in developing and implementing a statewide drug cost transparency database. Reporting to the Pharmacy Data Analytics and Research Manager, you’ll lead our efforts in ensuring transparency and providing advanced analytics for internal programs and public reporting! The ORS reports to the Pharmacy Data Analytics and Research Manager. This position holds key responsibility for planning, development, and implementation of this Statewide Pharmacy Drug Cost Transparency database. In addition, this position acts as the highest-level data analyst for pharmacy drug transparency data for internal program staff and public reporting. The data products generated by the position will be used for high profile, legislatively mandated public reporting statewide improvement initiatives, and internal policy and program decision-making This position is eligible to telework and is typically not required to report on-site. The default assigned work location of all Health Care Authority (HCA) positions – both on-site and telework eligible positions – is within the State of Washington. This position is posted until Monday, August 5, at 11:59 p.m. Annual salary: $82,512.00 - $110,940.00 Apply online: https://loom.ly/MoOLQH0

The Health Care Authority is hiring an IT Project Management – Senior/Specialist. This senior IT project manager will be involved in early decision making, direction, and governance for the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Interoperability Project with a goal of automating prior authorization processes for Medicaid. This position will strategize direction and determine feasibility for advanced planning documents, which will require someone who is proactive, thrives in ambiguity, and is an excellent communicator. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a history of successfully managing the scope, schedule, and budget of projects as well as internal and external change management that comes with complex projects. This position is posted until Monday, August 5, at 11:59 p.m. Annual salary: $94,524.00 - $127,176.00 Apply online: https://loom.ly/5fqo8NI

Tribal Summit - Day 3. Today will focus on gov-to-gov relations and determining priorities for this next year. Office of Tribal Affairs' Lena Nachand, Raina Peone, and Lucilla Mendoza pause for picture on the last day of the 2024 WA State Tribal Opioid/Fentanyl Summit.

Health Care Authority is hiring a Human Resource Consultant 1 (HRC1)! Have you ever wanted a career in Human Resources? Join our dynamic team as a HRC1! In this role you’ll manage personnel actions in the Washington State Human Resource Management System and offer first-level consultation to managers, supervisors, employees, and the public. You’ll provide essential first-level professional HR services in the areas of classification, compensation, and employment actions and related rules, and general personnel-related inquiries, under the guidance of senior HR staff. This position provides first-level professional human resource services to management and employees of the Health Care Authority (HCA). HCA is Washington’s largest health care purchaser, responsible for providing comprehensive health coverage to more than 2 million residents through the Public Employees Benefits, School Employee Benefits, Apple Health (Medicaid), and behavioral health programs. The agency provides health purchasing leadership, benefitting both public and private sectors with a focus on moving the health delivery system away from volume toward higher value and better outcomes. This position is eligible to telework and is required to report on site occasionally to meet business needs. The default assigned work location of all Health Care Authority (HCA) positions – both on-site and telework eligible positions – is within the State of Washington. This position is posted until Monday, July 29, at 11:59 p.m. Annual salary: $49,116.00 - $66,012.00 Apply online: https://loom.ly/4xPG2zw

Health Care Authority is hiring a Medical Assistance Specialist 3 (MAS3) - Project, in the division of Medicaid Customer Service. This is an excellent opportunity to gain state experience while doing rewarding work by helping provide comprehensive health coverage to more than 2 million Washingtonians. Brush off those customer service skills and join Health Care Authority (HCA) in making a difference! These MAS3 positions are full time telework eligible Monday thru Friday and may result in the opportunity for a permanent position. The incumbent supports HCA's mission to provide access to medical care for all eligible Washington citizens. The position determines initial eligibility and/or ongoing individual and family medical eligibility for Apple Health (Medicaid) and other state funded medical assistance programs available in Washington State. This position is eligible to telework and is typically not required to report on-site. We offer a competitive pay and benefits package, schedule flexibility, and training opportunities. This position is posted until Monday, August 5, at 11:59 p.m. Annual salary: $45,732.00 - $61,404.00 Apply online: https://loom.ly/DLdEGJY