The California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) is seeking a Research Data Specialist I to join their team. This role involves conducting complex studies related to Long-Term Care provider rate setting and developing data models for analysis. The incumbent will also prepare reports and provide technical support to analysts.
Responsibilities
- Serve as a highly skilled Subject Matter Expert (SME) responsible for the Long-Term Care (LTC) provider rate setting process
- Independently plan, organize and conduct complex studies essential to the establishment and maintenance of the Medi-Cal reimbursement methodology for LTC providers
- Undertake systematic, critical, and intensive investigation directed toward the resolution of program-related issues
- Develop data models and payment models for identification and analysis of rates using Microsoft Access and Excel
- Develop and maintain new and existing databases using Microsoft Access, Excel, Statistical Analysis System (SAS) and/or other types of statistical software
- Utilize research methodology and techniques to respond to time-sensitive program inquiries in areas where precedents are lacking and/or a sparse body of knowledge or experience in the area exists
- Utilize deductive and inductive processes to explain major cost and utilization trends
- Prepare custom reports for submission to executive management and the Centers For Medicare & Medicaid Services
- Act in a lead capacity providing direction and technical support to analysts preparing deliverables for internal and external stakeholders
Skills
- Experience performing complex fiscal and policy analysis and formulating recommendations
- Experience with stakeholder engagement
- Experience working in fast paced environment
- Strong analytical, organizational, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills
- Ability to communicate clearly in writing and verbally
- Ability to adapt to frequent changes in workload and priorities
- Ability to work independently
- High degree of technical knowledge as it relates to Medi-Cal ratesetting
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Access, Excel, SAS and/or other types of statistical software
- Experience with visual studios, Python, and an understanding of Structured Query Language (SQL) is preferred
Benefits
- Continuous and ongoing training
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion program activities
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Medical, including health, dental, and vision insurance.
- Paid Holidays and vacation/leave
- Defined retirement program
- Savings Plus Program (401(k), 457)
- Medical/Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts
Company Overview
The California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) is the backbone of California’s health care safety net, helping millions of low-income and disabled Californians every day. It was founded in 1994, and is headquartered in Sacramento, California, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is https://www.dhcs.ca.gov.
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