Program Specialist 5.23.25

Job Description:

Program Specialist 5.23.25

Description

The MO HealthNet Division has an opening for a Program Specialist within the Clinical Program and Policy Unit located in Cole County.

Semi-monthly salary: $2,322.31

Job Location: This position is located at the Howerton State Office Building; 615 Howerton Court, Jefferson City, MO.

The Department of Social Services partners with families and communities to protect children, rehabilitate youth and move families to self-sufficiency so that Missourians can lead safe, healthy and productive lives.

Why you’ll love this position: The person in this position will work with a dedicated team of employees while gaining new and valuable skills. This is a responsible and independent position that will act as the liaison among several units within MO HealthNet.

• Serve as liaison among MO HealthNet units to communicate all changes or updates discussed and implemented in the Clinical Program Policy unit.
• Collect updates from various units, create an agenda, schedule, and lead relevant meetings to communicate updates.
• Oversee the Telehealth, Ambulance, Ground Emergency Medical Transport (GEMT), and Therapy programs.
• Maintain thorough knowledge of existing Medicaid policy, federal and state rules, regulations, and system information.
• Create and amend policy for the programs you oversee.
• Research and resolve provider issues such as claim approvals and denials.
• Serve as back-up to MO HealthNet’s Transplant Coordinator.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree and 1-3 years of relevant experience. (Substitutions may be allowed.)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong public speaking skills.
• Excellent problem-solving and time management skills.
• Ability to communicate complex ideas, plans, procedures, and programs.
• Self-motivated with attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Relevant experience with policy and interpretation.

Lack of post-secondary education will not be used as the sole basis denying consideration to any applicant.

The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here .

If you have questions about this position please contact: Fatimah Jennings at Fatimah.Jennings@dss.mo.gov . If you experience accessibility issues while applying, please contact Courtney Hall at Courtney.A.Hall@dss.mo.gov .

Recruitment Area : All qualified applicants.

Application Deadline : June 9, 2025

Salary:

$55,735.47 per Year