Institutional Reimbursement Ac

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Job Posting closes:
August 18, 2026

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August 18, 2026

Our agency is led by Secretary Janet Stanek, who was appointed by Gov. Kelly in Dec 2021. KDHE is comprised of three divisions:
Public Health, Environment, and Health Care Finance (which includes the State's Medicaid program, Kan Care). We are the only agency in the nation to have these three entities under one roof which allows us to take a holistic approach to improving and protecting the health and well being of all Kansans.

Verification of identity and employment eligibility to work in the United States is required by federal law. For a list of acceptable documents that establish these criteria, please refer to the federal Form I-9. KDHE does not provide sponsor ships for this position.

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• Who can apply:
  Anyone (External)
• Classified/Unclassified Service:
  Unclassified
• Full-Time/Part-Time:
  Full-Time
• Regular/Temporary:
  Regular
• Work Schedule:
  
  Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm (Flexible schedules available)
• Eligible to Receive Benefits:
  Yes
• Veterans' Preference Eligible:
  Yes
• Sponsorship: KDHE does not provide sponsorship for this position.

• Hourly Pay Range: $32.78 - $35.98
• * Salary can vary depending upon education, experience, or qualifications.

• Comprehensive medical, mental, dental, vision, and additional coverage
• Sick & Vacation leave
• Work-Life Balance programs: parental leave, military leave, jury leave, funeral leave
• Paid State Holidays (designated by the Governor annually)
• Fitness Centers in select locations
• Employee discounts with the STAR Program
• Retirement And Deferred Compensation Programs
• Visit the Employee Benefits page for more information...

The position (K0221816)

Join the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) as a Healthcare Reimbursement Professional! Are you passionate about enhancing healthcare access for Kansans? KDHE is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented business professional to support our hospitals and ensure that Medicaid recipients receive the care they deserve. This is your chance to engage directly with the state's senior leadership and make a lasting impact on the healthcare landscape in Kansas.

• Program Management:
  Lead the Health Care Access Improvement Program (HCAIP) to implement effective payment methodologies that accurately reimburse hospitals serving Medicaid members.
• Research & Review:
  Conduct thorough research on payment methodologies approved by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to ensure compliance with federal and state regulations.
• Payment Distribution:
  Oversee the distribution of payments to hospitals, ensuring accuracy and timeliness, which impacts over $1 billion in annual funding.
• Stakeholder Engagement:
  Build and maintain strong relationships with hospital stakeholders, addressing their needs and ensuring clear communication.
• Consultant Oversight:
  Review and verify consultants' work in calculating hospital reimbursements to maintain high standard of accuracy.
• Data Analysis:
  Analyze and validate encounter data and Diagnosis-Related Group (DRG) data to guarantee appropriate reimbursements for hospitals.
• Regulatory Recommendations:
  Advise leadership on proposed new payment methodologies from CMS, ensuring they benefit both hospitals and Medicaid beneficiaries.

• Education:
  • Degree in Business, Health Information Management, Finance, or a related field. Experience in financial management and Medicaid reimbursement is a plus.
• Licensing & Certification:
  • Valid Driver's License
    - Incumbent is required to have and maintain a valid driver's license when operating a state vehicle, a private vehicle, or a rental vehicle for the benefit of the State.
• Minimum Qualifications:
  • Four years' experience in Business related field or Math. Experience may be substituted for education as determined relevant by the agency.
• Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience in Business or Math
  • Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access
  • Proofreading, editing, attention to detail
  • Cost accounting, Medicaid Experience, Relationship management, Medical claims experience
  • Experience compiling and analyzing data
  • Experience of creating databases and working with databases
• Post-Offer, Pre-employment Requirements:
  • Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate: A valid Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate is a condition of employment for all employees of the State of Kansas. Applicants (including non-residents) who receive a formal job offer for a State job, are required to obtain a valid Tax Clearance…