Project Specialist

Job Description:

Project Specialist

Description

Job Location: This position will be domiciled at the Kansas City Regional Office at 821 Admiral Avenue, Kansas City or the Albany Satellite Office at 809 N. 13th Street, Albany, MO.

Why you’ll love this position:

The Missouri Department of Mental Health is dedicated to the prevention, treatment, and public understanding of mental illness and developmental disabilities. By joining our team, YOU can make a difference in the lives of those impacted by a mental illness or developmental disability so they can have the opportunity to pursue their dreams, live their lives to the fullest, and be a valued member of their communities.

Role Description

The Project Specialist is responsible for completing special requests or unscheduled tasks. This position works on a broad variety of tasks under the Business Office umbrella with a heavy focus on Medicaid Billing and benefit renewal assistance and tracking.

Role Description

The Project Specialist is responsible for completing special requests or unscheduled tasks. This position works on a broad variety of tasks under the Business Office umbrella with a heavy focus on Medicaid Billing and benefit renewal assistance and tracking.

Expectations

• Responsible for tracking and updating ongoing assigned projects.
• Escalating issues or concerns as they are identified.
• Maintaining positive communications with external and internal stakeholders
• Continued research and follow up with documentation of progress.
• Ability to switch gears quickly as higher priority tasks are assigned.
• Attend and pass annual assigned trainings.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Attend required meetings.

Essential Functions

• • Good organization and decision-making skills, ability to work with a variety of providers and co-workers and build relationships with them, knowledge of DD/DMH vision, guidelines, Department Operating Regulations, Code of State Regulations.
  • Enter, update, and/or retrieve information from Microsoft Office 365 Suite Programs.
  • Develop and maintain Excel spreadsheets.
  • Communicate in writing or verbally with individuals, Providers, co-workers, and/or supervisors utilizing agency forms, computer programs and email as required.
  • Intermediate knowledge of office practices, procedures, and equipment.
  • Follow CSR's, Departmental Operating Regulations, and Division Guidelines.
  • Reads and follow directions.
  • Possess adequate vision and hearing for the position.
  • Maintains positive interactions with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Able to perform physical requirements including, but not limited to: frequent standing, sitting, stooping, kneeling, or crouching; regular walking, talking, hearing, reaching with hands and arms (including above head); occasional climbing of stairs or balancing.
  • Lift at least 20 lbs.
  • May be required to travel to/from DMH facilities, provider, and community locations. Required during work week and may include numerous locations.
  • Must maintain a current State of MO Driver's License.
  • Attends work according to facility policies to ensure adequate staff coverage.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 3 years of experience with Medicaid and/or Social Security programs and basic research skills or a bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Administration or Accounting. Strong communication skills required.

Preferred Qualifications:

Knowledge of accounting procedures and office methods and practices. Ability to meet deadlines. Capable of reviewing financial documents for accuracy with attention to detail. Ability to work independently with strong time management skills. Knowledge of basic research methods related to financial transactions and basic math calculations. Ability to identify and escalate items outside of the norm. Adherence to internal as well as Federal guidelines and regulations. Ability to communicate effectively

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 .

Salary:

$42,932.64 per Year