Financial Analyst

Agency

Dept of Health and Human Services

Division

HEALTH BENEFITS

Job Classification Title

Financial Analyst II (S)

Position Number

Grade

NC15

About Us

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest, most complex agencies in the state, and has approximately 17,000 employees. It is responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of all North Carolinians, providing human service needs for special populations including individuals who are deaf, blind, developmentally disabled, and mentally ill, and helping poor North Carolinians achieve economic independence.

Description of Work

This is a temporary position and there are no leave or retirement benefits offered with this position. Temporary employees who work an annual average of 30 or more hours per week may be eligible for health insurance coverage under the High-Deductible Health Plan (HDHP). For more information on health benefits offered visit www.shpnc.org.

*NOTE* Permanent and time-limited NC State Government employees must separate from their permanent or time-limited position to work in a temporary position. Temporary Solutions cannot accommodate dual employment.

This position will provide support to the Financial Manager and analysts within the Provider Reimbursement Finance section of The Division of Health Benefits (DHB). The Financial Analyst is primarily responsible for establishing and coordinating the rate setting and reimbursement needs. The position will assist with fee schedule updates, data analysis, fiscal impacts and state plan amendments.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Job Specific Responsibilities:

• Perform complex work and in-depth financial analysis to establish, implement, and verify reimbursement rates.
• Complete diversified tasks involving the maintenance of electronic and paper files.
• Respond to and initiate written and verbal communication with internal and external stakeholders to coordinate and address inquiries related to provider reimbursement.
• Verify NCTracks rate implementations, creating files to maintain required documentation for Professional Services programs, to include but not limited to Physician Services, Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners.

Hourly Rate: $30.00 to $35.00

(Based on education and/or years of relevant work experience reflected on the application)

Candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they have the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement.  The Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities l Management Preferences are not required. Applicants who possess the following skills are preferred:

• Working knowledge of accounting theories and principles.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office with advanced skills in Microsoft Excel to include applied financial modeling analysis.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and correct financial problems, conduct rate change analysis, prepare fiscal impacts, and interpret and apply fiscal regulations.
• Prior experience and knowledge working in the healthcare field, preferably Medicare and Medicaid.

This posting will close at 11:59 pm the night before the posting end date.

About the NC Division of Health Benefits:
The Division of Health Benefits (DHB) within NCDHHS is committed to advancing innovative solutions that improve health, promote well-being and foster independence for all North Carolinians. DHB manages and oversees North Carolina Medicaid and other programs that provide access to services and supports for parents, children, seniors, people with intellectual / developmental disabilities, and behavioral health, substance use and traumatic brain injury disorders. With a budget of over $27 billion in state and federal funds per fiscal year, DHB ensures that more than 108,000 enrolled providers are reimbursed for delivering covered services to 3.1 million beneficiaries.

Supplemental and Contact Information:

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer that embraces an Employment First philosophy, which consists of complying with all federal laws, state laws, and Executive Orders.  We are committed to reviewing requests for reasonable accommodation at any time during the hiring process or while on the job.  For more information about DHHS: https://www.ncdhhs.gov/.

DHHS uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals.  Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.

In accordance with the Governor’s Executive Order 303, our agency supports second-chance employment for individuals who were previously incarcerated or justice-involved.  We invite all potential applicants to apply for positions for which they may be qualified.

Minimum Education and Experience

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, banking, finance, business administration, economics, or related discipline from an accredited institution and 1 year of directly related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. 

Degrees must be from appropriately accredited colleges or universities.

EEO Statement

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.

Recruiter:

Yalanda Fullwood

Email:

talentacquisition@dhhs.nc.gov