AHCCCS

Address: Division of Business and Finance (DBF)
150 N. 18th Ave., Phoenix, Az 85007

Must Reside in Arizona.

Salary: $85,000 - $95,000 

Grade: 24

FLSA Status: Exempt 

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

A career in public service awaits you. COME JOIN OUR TEAM!

A great benefit of working for the State of Arizona is a fantastic work/life balance. State employees enjoy challenging work, popular remote work options, comprehensive health and wellness benefits, and career growth opportunities. The State of Arizona ranks #30 in Healthiest 100 Workplaces in America! This recognition honors organizations that champion employee wellbeing through innovative health programs, inclusive wellness initiatives, and a culture rooted in care. 

What You'll Do to Contribute to Agency Success:

The Division of Business and Finance (DBF) is searching for someone who has strong analytical skills and has demonstrated the ability to analyze information and has solid decision making, as you will serve as the focal point on hospital related payments and will need to communicate effectively with both internal and external stakeholders. 

As the Financial Reporting Manager, you will serve as an agency resource for hospital finance & financial reporting issues. The position is responsible for calculating several hospital funding distributions and for numerous AHCCCS reporting requirements related to hospital reimbursement, profitability, and the assessment on Arizona hospitals established in Laws 2013, First Special Session, Chapter 10 and Laws 2020, First Session, Chapter 46. This position will also serve as the subject matter expert on Federally Qualified Health Clinics (FQHC) and Rural Health Clinics (RHC) in relation to payment reimbursement.


This position may offer the ability to work remotely, within Arizona, based upon the department's business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures.

The State of Arizona strives for a work culture that affords employees flexibility, autonomy, and trust. Across our many agencies, boards, and commissions, many State employees participate in the State’s Remote Work Program and are able to work remotely in their homes, in offices, and in hoteling spaces. All work, including remote work, should be performed within Arizona unless an exception is properly authorized in advance.

Major duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Responsible for all aspects of both the Hospital Assessment Fund (HAF) and the Health Care Investment Fund (HCIF) including development of assessment models, coordination of the distribution of directed payments, and implementation of required regulatory documents for the State Plan, AZ Administrative Code, and policy.
• Oversight and implementation of the IGT and State-Funded Graduate Medical Education (GME) program for hospitals and the Community Health Centers Graduate Medical Education. This includes calculation of payments, communication and oversight of IGTs, and updates to CMS and State requirements. Assist with other hospital supplemental payments as needed.
• Provide support on CMS or legislative reports by assisting with research, data analysis, and writing reports as assigned.
• Communicate with hospitals for submission of financial information, IGAs, and other materials needed to secure supplemental funding; track hospital payments, communicate with hospitals about agency policy and payment issues.
• Provide technical expertise for revision to, and participate in revising Arizona Administrative Code, Medicaid State Plan, 1115 Waiver, and other policies and procedures as they related to hospital funding
• Oversight and implementation of the FQHC and RHC process regarding but not limited to; rate setting, reconciliation, supplemental payment, scope changes, and other duties as assigned.

Knowledge of:
• Knowledge of health care reimbursement, hospital financial statement preparation & analysis
• Medicare cost report & Uniform Accounting Report preparation & analysis
• Research techniques for collecting, analyzing, interpreting & communicating results to others
• Health care, including concepts of health care management & operations & prepaid managed care programs
• Knowledge of Title XIX & the Social Security Act
• AHCCCS rules & regulations, operating policies & procedures, the Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Skill in:
• Proven advanced, analytical, and modeling skills
• Proficient in the use of sophisticated analytical software programs
• Analysis, evaluation & resolution of complex problems
• Excellent interpersonal skills in one-on-one as well as large groups
• Effective collaboration skills with a diverse work force
• Project management to meet goals & deadlines
• Effective written & verbal communications

Ability to:
• Effectively lead and/or facilitate a team of professionals from within and/or outside the agency
• Multi-task in a fast paced environment
• Produce work products with limited supervision
• Collect, analyze & interpret charge & cost data relating to AHCCCS covered service programs & reimbursement policies & procedures

Minimum:
• Bachelor's Degree in economics, business, finance, healthcare, policy, or related field and 2 years of related experience (OR equivalent experience).

Preferred:
• Master Degree in economics, business, finance, healthcare, policy and two to three years working in a health care environment.

• Successfully pass fingerprint background check, prior employment verifications and reference checks; employment is contingent upon completion of the above-mentioned process and the agency’s ability to reasonably accommodate any restrictions.
• Travel may be required for State business. Employees who drive on state business must complete any required driver training (see Arizona Administrative Code R2-10-207.12.)

* There will be an assessment as part of the interview process if the candidate is selected for an interview. 

If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver’s License Requirements.

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

Among the many benefits of a career with the State of Arizona, there are:
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Paid Vacation and Sick time off (13 and 12 days per year respectively) - start earning it your 1st day (prorated for part-time employees)
• Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child. Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot program here.
• Other Leaves - Bereavement, civic duty, and military.
• A top-ranked retirement program with lifetime pension benefits
• A robust and affordable insurance plan, including medical, dental, life, and disability insurance
• Participation eligibility in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (must meet qualifications)
• RideShare and Public Transit Subsidy
• A variety of learning and career development opportunities

By providing the option of a full-time or part-time remote work schedule, employees enjoy improved work/life balance, report higher job satisfaction, and are more productive. Remote work is a management option and not an employee entitlement or right. An agency may terminate a remote work agreement at its discretion.

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

Lifetime Pension Benefit Program
• Administered through the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS)
• Defined benefit plan that provides for life-long income upon retirement.
• Required participation for Long-Term Disability (LTD) and ASRS Retirement plan.
• Pre-taxed payroll contributions begin after a 27-week waiting period (prior contributions may waive the waiting period).

Deferred Retirement Compensation Program
• Voluntary participation.
• Program administered through Nationwide.
• Tax-deferred retirement investments through payroll deductions.

Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by emailing careers@azahcccs.gov.
Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation. The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer.