Job/Position DescriptionReimbursement Analyst I position performs work for the Chief Financial Officer Division, Provider Finance Department under the supervision of the Manager of the Hospital Rates Team. Performs advanced technical work in the development of reimbursement rates or supplemental payments and administration of certain financial programs for Medicaid and other programs under limited direction and with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Duties include: Participation in the payment or rate development process including designing cost surveys and instructions; conducting complex data analysis to determine and evaluate payment rates; conducting public rate hearings; administering financial programs and providing technical assistance to contracted providers and auditors. Develops, modifies, and maintains complex computer programs, spreadsheets and large databases used in payment rate analysis and supplemental payment calculation. Develops policy guidelines, agency rules, state plan amendments and other associated documents relating to payment rate determination.Essential Job Functions Attends work on a regular and predictable schedule in accordance with agency leave policy.1. Communicates complex information to internal and external parties to provide, exchange, or verify information, answer inquiries, address issues or resolve problems or complaints. Interfaces with various contracted providers, provider representatives, client advocates, other agency staff, advisory committees, workgroups, attorneys and other interested parties concerning payment rate methodology issues affecting program delivery and payment rate determination. (25%)2. Develops and conducts surveys to collect cost data from contracted providers for use in payment analysis. Designs cost data collection instruments and detailed instruction manuals to collect cost data from contracted providers for use in payment rate analysis. Provides technical assistance related to cost survey completion, policy, guidelines and rule requirements. (5%)3. Develops and implements complex data analysis to determine payment rates for various Medicaid and non-Medicaid programs. Develops, modifies and maintains complex computer programs, spreadsheets and large databases used in payment rate analysis. (30%)4. Designs and conducts special cost and statistical research and analysis to evaluate the feasibility and the cost implications affecting provider operations with regard to payment rate structure options, new program initiatives or enhancements, special payment rate initiatives, and new regulations. (25%)5. Develops and processes policy documents (including policy guidelines, agency rules, state plan amendments, council and advisory committee items, workgroup materials, and hearing and other notices) relating to payment rate and payment methodology determination. (10%)6. Performs other work as assigned or required to maintain and support the office and HHSC operations. (5%)Registrations, Licensure Requirements or CertificationsKnowledge Skills Abilitiesa. Knowledge of health and human service programs, services, and procedures.b. Knowledge of accounting, business and management principles, practices, and procedures.c. Knowledge of state and federal laws and regulations relating to Medicaid reimbursement and public administration.d. Ability to analyze laws, regulations, program policies, and issues.e. Ability to develop, evaluate, implement, and interpret policies, https://jobshrportal.hhsc.state.tx.us/ENG/CareerPortal/job_profile.cfm?szOrderID=592554 Copy the URL in the preceding sentence to an Internet Explorer browser to apply to the job directly through the Texas Health and Human Services Career Portal.