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Job Title:  

Operations Analyst- Region 1 Field Office- Cumming

Agency:

Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities

Job Requisition ID:

JR0000004644

Shift:

Not Applicable (United States of America)

Compensation Details:

BASED ON EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Job Description:

Job Title: Operations Analyst- Region 1 Field Office- Cumming 

Workplace: Cumming, Ga.

Hybrid: 1 day per week in office

Travel: None

  

Job Summary:

Serves as the customer service contact and subject matter expert to providers, individuals, families, partner
agencies and DBHDD staff regarding billing and approval processes for Medicaid waiver and DBHDD state
funded services.
➢ Authorizes services including Individual Support Plan and version change approvals through IDD Connects and the IDD Information System
➢ Monitors service utilization and processing of state funds allocations and reviews reports from state funded providers.
➢ Gathers, compiles and analyzes fiscal and service utilization data
➢ Researches and responds to internal and external inquiries concerning spending and utilization trends, program issues, billing problems, rules and regulations
➢ Prepares reports of findings and analysis.
➢ Makes recommendations to Regional Field Office leadership and the Director of Field Operations for operational changes
➢ Under supervision, performs complex administrative duties and statistical, financial, or operational data analysis and reporting in support of management decision making in functional area.
➢ Identifies trends, discrepancies, and variances to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of operations. May partner with other departments, divisions, outside agencies, and vendors to a dress business issues.
➢ Exercises independent judgment based on policy and regulations. May administer or provide high level support for various projects, grants, contracts, implementation of procedures, and/or any specialized functions.
➢ May be asked to assist in other regions
➢ Additional duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree
Excellent customer service skills
Ability to communicate and write clearly
Proficient with Microsoft WORD and EXCEL (excellent skills managing a database)
Experience working with IDDIS and/or IDD Connects

For benefits information, please visit: https://careers.dbhdd.ga.gov/why-dbhdd/  

Employment Requirements
To ensure the safety and wellbeing of our employees, individuals and communities we serve, certain positions within DBHDD may require evaluations, vaccinations, professional licensure and certifications. Licenses must be current and enable providers to practice within the State of Georgia.

The following are a listing of evaluations and vaccinations that may be required for employees, including those not involved with direct care:

• Drug Screening
• TB Evaluation
• Annual Influenza*

*Limited exemptions may be made for documented medical contraindications or religious beliefs that object to vaccinations.

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e-mail. All qualified applicants will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for next steps in the selection process.

This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.

FOR THIS TYPE OF EMPLOYMENT, STATE LAW REQUIRES A NATIONAL AND STATE BACKGROUND CHECK AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT.  

Minimum Qualifications:

Associate degree in business or related field from an accredited college or university and one (1) year of experience related to area of assignment.--Note: An equivalent combination of knowledge, education, job or intern experience, training, or certifications that provides the necessary knowledge and skills to successfully perform the job at the level listed may be substituted year-over-year.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

The State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services.
Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.