Administrative Program Specialist A
Supplemental InformationNLHSD.orgThe Northwest Louisiana Human Services District was formed to provide local governance and direction for behavioral health and developmental disability services for individuals residing in the nine parishes of Bienville, Bossier, Caddo, Claiborne, DeSoto, Natchitoches, Red River, Sabine and Webster.This position is with the District's Fiscal Services Department located within the Shreveport Behavioral Health clinic at 1310 N Hearne Ave. Shreveport, LA. This is a promotional opportunity open only to classified employees with permanent status with Northwest Louisiana Human Services District. Incumbent will be responsible for managing accounts receivables, billing, collection and credentialing activities of all District Behavioral Health Clinics within our nine-parish region.AN IDEAL CANDIDATE SHOULD POSSESS THE FOLLOWING COMPETENCIES:
Communicating Effectively:
The ability to relay information correctly and appropriately to connect people and ideas. Displaying Expertise:
The ability to exhibit specialized skills or knowledge gained from experience or training Driving Results:
The ability to identify important goals and work to achieve them. Using Data:
The ability to use relevant and valid data to inform a recommendation for action. Accepting Direction:
The ability to accept and follow directions from those higher in the chain of command. Acting with Ethics and Integrity:
The ability to be consistent, honest, and a trustworthy steward of State resources. Displaying Professionalism:
The ability to recognize how your actions impact the perceptions of both you and your organization. Following Policies and Procedures:
The ability to comply with policies and procedures of the organization as well as State Civil Service rules, and all applicable federal and state laws. Managing Time:
The ability to control your time to increase effectiveness, efficiency, or productivity.Note regarding the pay range:
The maximum amount listed is the maximum salary a person can make while in this title/level over their career andnot the maximum amount we are allowed to pay a new hire.No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.To apply for this vacancy, click on the Apply link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page. Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete. This agency participates in the E-Verify system for verification of citizenship and employment authorization.For further information about this vacancy contact:
NW LA Human Services DistrictHuman Resources1310 N Hearne AveShreveport, LA 71107318-676-5111QualificationsMINIMUM
Qualifications:
A baccalaureate degree.SUBSTITUTIONS:
Six years of full-time work experience in any field may be substituted for the required baccalaureate degree.Candidates without a baccalaureate degree may combine work experience and college credit to substitute for the baccalaureate degree as follows:
A maximum of 120 semester hours may be combined with experience to substitute for the baccalaureate degree.30 to 59 semester hours credit will substitute for one year of experience towards the baccalaureate degree.60 to 89 semester hours credit will substitute for two years of experience towards the baccalaureate degree.90 to 119 semester hours credit will substitute for three years of experience towards the baccalaureate degree.120 or more semester hours credit will substitute for four years of experience towards the baccalaureate degree.College credit earned without obtaining a baccalaureate degree may be substituted for a maximum of four years full-time work experience towards the baccalaureate degree. Candidates with 120 or more semester hours of credit, but without a degree, must also have at least two years of full-time work experience to substitute for the baccalaureate degree.NOTE:
Any college hours or degree must be from an accredited college or university.Job ConceptsFunction of Work:
To perform responsible, administrative functions in support of an organizational unit.ORTo manage a specialized departmental or statewide program.Level of Work:
Entry.Supervision Received:
General from higher-level supervisory personnel.Supervision Exercised:
May supervise 1-2 lower level personnel.Location of Work:
May be used by all state agencies.Job Distinctions:
Note:
Agency impact, hierarchy, and reporting relationship patterns will be considered when making allocations to this level.Differs from Administrative Coordinator 4 by the presence of professional duties that involve a variety of administrative functions or responsibility for a specialized departmental or statewide program.Differs from Administrative Specialist--B by the absence of a moderate degree of complexity, impact, or independence in assigned duties and program areas.Examples of WorkCoordinates program information by maintaining databases, generating reports, and ensuring information integrity; may require presentation of information in workshops, meetings, etc.Ensures compliance with statutory guidelines (Medicare, Medicaid, Federal Block Grants, Affordable Care Act, HIPPA, etc.), CARF regulation and District policies and procedures for billing activities.Manages accounts receivable, billing, collection and credentialing activities of all District Behavioral Health Clinics.Manages day-to-day operations of the accounting/billing function; ensures accurate and timely entry and update of insurance master by assigned unit staff.Performs certification and eligibility duties as it relates to the program.Ensures program compliance to Federal and State regulations.Administers contracts with all insurance that are in network as they pertain to the program. Recommended Skills Accounts Receivable Administration Behavioral Medicine Billing Communication Credentialing Apply to this job. Think you're the perfect candidate? Apply on company site $('.external-apply-email-saved').on('click', function (event) window.ExternalApply = window.open('/interstitial?jobdid=j3t1mx654vsrlhv73ts', 'ExternalApply-j3t1mx654vsrlhv73ts'); ); $(document).ready( function() $(#ads-desktop-placeholder).html(
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n Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Communicating Effectively:
The ability to relay information correctly and appropriately to connect people and ideas. Displaying Expertise:
The ability to exhibit specialized skills or knowledge gained from experience or training Driving Results:
The ability to identify important goals and work to achieve them. Using Data:
The ability to use relevant and valid data to inform a recommendation for action. Accepting Direction:
The ability to accept and follow directions from those higher in the chain of command. Acting with Ethics and Integrity:
The ability to be consistent, honest, and a trustworthy steward of State resources. Displaying Professionalism:
The ability to recognize how your actions impact the perceptions of both you and your organization. Following Policies and Procedures:
The ability to comply with policies and procedures of the organization as well as State Civil Service rules, and all applicable federal and state laws. Managing Time:
The ability to control your time to increase effectiveness, efficiency, or productivity.Note regarding the pay range:
The maximum amount listed is the maximum salary a person can make while in this title/level over their career andnot the maximum amount we are allowed to pay a new hire.No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.To apply for this vacancy, click on the Apply link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page. Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete. This agency participates in the E-Verify system for verification of citizenship and employment authorization.For further information about this vacancy contact:
NW LA Human Services DistrictHuman Resources1310 N Hearne AveShreveport, LA 71107318-676-5111QualificationsMINIMUM
Qualifications:
A baccalaureate degree.SUBSTITUTIONS:
Six years of full-time work experience in any field may be substituted for the required baccalaureate degree.Candidates without a baccalaureate degree may combine work experience and college credit to substitute for the baccalaureate degree as follows:
A maximum of 120 semester hours may be combined with experience to substitute for the baccalaureate degree.30 to 59 semester hours credit will substitute for one year of experience towards the baccalaureate degree.60 to 89 semester hours credit will substitute for two years of experience towards the baccalaureate degree.90 to 119 semester hours credit will substitute for three years of experience towards the baccalaureate degree.120 or more semester hours credit will substitute for four years of experience towards the baccalaureate degree.College credit earned without obtaining a baccalaureate degree may be substituted for a maximum of four years full-time work experience towards the baccalaureate degree. Candidates with 120 or more semester hours of credit, but without a degree, must also have at least two years of full-time work experience to substitute for the baccalaureate degree.NOTE:
Any college hours or degree must be from an accredited college or university.Job ConceptsFunction of Work:
To perform responsible, administrative functions in support of an organizational unit.ORTo manage a specialized departmental or statewide program.Level of Work:
Entry.Supervision Received:
General from higher-level supervisory personnel.Supervision Exercised:
May supervise 1-2 lower level personnel.Location of Work:
May be used by all state agencies.Job Distinctions:
Note:
Agency impact, hierarchy, and reporting relationship patterns will be considered when making allocations to this level.Differs from Administrative Coordinator 4 by the presence of professional duties that involve a variety of administrative functions or responsibility for a specialized departmental or statewide program.Differs from Administrative Specialist--B by the absence of a moderate degree of complexity, impact, or independence in assigned duties and program areas.Examples of WorkCoordinates program information by maintaining databases, generating reports, and ensuring information integrity; may require presentation of information in workshops, meetings, etc.Ensures compliance with statutory guidelines (Medicare, Medicaid, Federal Block Grants, Affordable Care Act, HIPPA, etc.), CARF regulation and District policies and procedures for billing activities.Manages accounts receivable, billing, collection and credentialing activities of all District Behavioral Health Clinics.Manages day-to-day operations of the accounting/billing function; ensures accurate and timely entry and update of insurance master by assigned unit staff.Performs certification and eligibility duties as it relates to the program.Ensures program compliance to Federal and State regulations.Administers contracts with all insurance that are in network as they pertain to the program. Recommended Skills Accounts Receivable Administration Behavioral Medicine Billing Communication Credentialing Apply to this job. Think you're the perfect candidate? Apply on company site $('.external-apply-email-saved').on('click', function (event) window.ExternalApply = window.open('/interstitial?jobdid=j3t1mx654vsrlhv73ts', 'ExternalApply-j3t1mx654vsrlhv73ts'); ); $(document).ready( function() $(#ads-desktop-placeholder).html(
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n Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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