California Department of Health Care Services · 19 hours ago
Program Integrity Unit Chief
The California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) is the backbone of California’s health care safety net. The Program Integrity Unit Chief is responsible for supervising a unit focused on program integrity and the prevention of improper Medi-Cal program payments, overseeing various administrative and analytical assignments.
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Responsibilities
Responsible for the day-to-day supervision and management of a unit comprised of analytical and seasonal staff
Provide supervision over a variety of administrative and analytical assignments including Budget Change Proposals, Contracts, and Legislation
Works with Division experts on eligibility criteria for Medi-Cal programs
Works with other staff throughout the Medi-Cal program, including but not limited to the Division Legal Staff and Information Technology Staff
Works with the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services, the County Welfare Directors Association, and the Social Security Administration, in creation of policies, procedures, and systems to implement and maintain Medi-Cal program integrity
Directs staff in maintaining and updating procedures including but not limited to, Income Eligibility Verification System (IEVS), Asset Verification Program (AVP), Residency Verification Program (RVP), Incarceration Verification Program (IVP), and Death Verification Program (DVP) data matching activities
Responsible for directing work related to the use of the Public Assistance Reporting System (PARIS) and preparing reports for the Administration and the legislature
Work collaboratively with the Program Integrity II Unit supervisor for PIU programs
Attends meetings to represent the Section and acts on behalf of the Section Chief in his/her absence
Qualification
Required
Permanent civil service status
Reachable on an employment list
Transfer eligibility
Reinstatement eligibility
Completion of the Supplemental Application
Experience in a supervisory, management or lead capacity
Ability to follow directions and present information clearly and concisely in writing
Ability to provide a reference who can verify knowledge and/or experience
Ability to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders
Ability to manage large volumes of sensitive information
Preferred
Excellent attendance, attitude and dependability
Strong written and oral communication skills
Experience working with large volumes of sensitive information
Benefits
Continuous and ongoing training
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion program activities
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Medical, including health, dental, and vision insurance.
Paid Holidays and vacation/leave
Defined retirement program
Savings Plus Program (401(k), 457)
Medical/Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts
Company
California Department of Health Care Services
The California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) is the backbone of California’s health care safety net, helping millions of low-income and disabled Californians every day.
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