The salary range indicated in this announcement is based on the Employee/Employer retirement compensation schedule. An employer-only option is available at a reduced salary range. Generally, salaries start at the lowest level of a step 1 and increase with each year of service to the highest level of a step 10.

For more information on benefit and retirement programs, please see the sections below.
In order to receive consideration, applicants must indicate their availability for any work type, travel, and location requirements listed.

Health Care Coordinators perform professional work related to Medicaid program operations and auditing providers to ensure compliance with program policies and regulations.

Incumbents perform in a trainee capacity and acquire the knowledge, skills and abilities required in this occupation.

This position serves as an underfill for the Health Care Coordinator II (HCC II) within the Division of Nevada Medicaid, Long Term Services and Supports (LTSS) Unit, located in the Las Vegas office. The incumbent may auto-progress to the HCC II level upon meeting the minimum qualifications. The incumbent will perform duties under the 1915(i) State Plan program, specifically supporting Adult Day Health Care, Day Habilitation, and Residential Habilitation services. Responsibilities include conducting needs-based eligibility assessments, developing person-centered plans of care, and determining prior authorizations for services. Additional duties include identifying community resources, following up on reports of serious occurrences, and ensuring compliance with program policies and federal regulations. This role involves significant field work, meeting with recipients and their families, and collaborating with service providers. Candidates should possess strong knowledge and professional proficiency to work independently with appropriate training. Travel is required up to 75% of the time. Nevada offers sunshine and recreational opportunities including golfing, biking, off-roading, hiking, skiing, and fishing. Nevada's landscape and economy are a few reasons to join the Silver State workforce! Additional benefits include: medical, dental, life and disability insurance programs; participation in the Nevada public employees' retirement plan (PERS), opportunity to participate in the Nevada Deferred Compensation program; 12 paid holidays; and accrual of 3 weeks of annual and 3 weeks of sick leave each year. ***THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE***

In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements: