Specialist, Policy Communications

Summary

Researches, analyzes, and interprets all government regulations, legislations, and communications in order to develop/implement appropriate policies and actions. Ensures system edits/audits and departmental procedures are updated based on data analysis. Assists in providing training/education to internal/external customers to explain coverage issues.

Description

Researches, analyzes, and interprets all government regulations, legislation, and communications in order to develop/implement appropriate policies/procedures, communications, and actions.

Updates system edits/audits, policies/procedures, and communications according to data analysis and/or customer or regulatory requirements.

Trains/educates both internal staff and external customers on updates/changes as required.

Responds to national/local inquiries and questionnaires regarding government regulation related issues.

Assists in annual system updates and/or special projects as needed.

Required Education: Bachelor's

Degree Equivalency: 4 years job related work experience or Associate's and 2 years job related work experience

Required Work Experience: 1 year experience in government insurance programs, interpreting government regulations, interpretive writing, developing marketing or sales communications, research and analysis, legal, or audit/compliance.

Required Skills and Abilities: Strong verbal and written communication skills. Effective planning, organizational, and presentation skills. Excellent interpretation and analytical skills. Ability to develop strong research, planning, and data gathering skills. Ability to work on several projects simultaneously. Ability to work independently, effectively as well as with groups.

Required Software and Tools: Standard office equipment.

Preferred Skills and Abilities: Medical terminology, coding, and billing practices. Intermediate knowledge of system maintenance.

Preferred Software and Tools: Microsoft Office. Ability to format, edit, build tables in Microsoft Word, Excel or Access.

Work Environment: Standard office environment.

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