Job Description

AHCCCS

Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System
Accountability, Community, Innovation, Leadership, Passion, Quality, Respect, Courage, Teamwork


The Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS), Arizona’s Medicaid agency, is driven by its mission to deliver comprehensive, cost-effective health care to Arizonans in need. AHCCCS is a nationally acclaimed model among Medicaid programs and a recipient of multiple awards for excellence in workplace effectiveness and flexibility.


AHCCCS employees are passionate about their work, committed to high performance, and dedicated to serving the citizens of Arizona. Among government agencies, AHCCCS is recognized for high employee engagement and satisfaction, supportive leadership, and flexible work environments, including remote work opportunities. With career paths for seasoned professionals in a variety of fields, entry-level positions, and internship opportunities, AHCCCS offers meaningful career opportunities in a competitive industry.


Come join our dynamic and dedicated team.

Project Coordinator

Division of Fee for Service Management (DFSM)

Job Location:

Address: 801 E. Jefferson Street, Phoenix, AZ 85034

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.

Posting Details:

Salary: $56,000 - $58,300

Grade: 21

First Review of Resumes: February 6, 2025

Job Summary:

This position is under the direction of the Project Administrator and works alongside the Business Operations Manager. The position is responsible for managing and coordinating multiple projects across the division, including data tracking, auditing and reporting to staff and internal/external sites. The position will require the creation and facilitation of several meetings and projects across the division and is responsible for maintaining the division's Share Point pages.

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.

Job Duties:

Major duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Lead, participate and coordinate meetings with internal and external attendees to achieve completion of project coordination and assignments. Including working out of the office to mail provider correspondence via certified mail.
• Responsible for tracking & reporting data from multiple sources & reporting the information to internal & external websites, trackers, or shareholders. Prepare statistical, narrative reports, special studies, and/or presentations.
• Serves as the division lean champion - creating or updating educational content & sharing it with the division, actively participating in Gemba Walks & Huddle Board visits, ensuring the division stay on track with yearly objectives.
• Leads, coordinates, & hosts divisions Healthy Living initiatives and employee engagement activities.
• Assists with the preparation of the quarterly division meetings and other administrative tasks. Serves as a point of contact for ISD tickets and state car reservations.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

Knowledge:

• Microsoft Office and/or Google Office products
• Principles and practices of project management, organization, research, and management analysis
• Lean standards and practices.

Skills:

• Advanced computer skills [creating reports & graphs]
• Time Management
• Oral and written communication
• Problem solving
• Plan, analyze, coordinate activities

Abilities:

• Prioritize projects and responsibilities
• Work independently, with minimal supervision, while keeping stakeholders informed
• Re-prioritize frequently in a fast paced environment
• Think analytically.
• Lead groups to arrive at a consensus.

Selective Preference(s):

Arizona Drivers License

Minimum Qualification: Two years of professional experience related to Project Coordination or professional experience applying Lean standards to health programs appropriate to the assignment.

Preferred Qualification: Project Coordination or Lean certification, and excellent computer software skills with working knowledge & experience in creating reports and graphs.

Pre-Employment Requirements:

• 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.

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).

Benefits:

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.
• 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.

Retirement:

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.

Contact Us:

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.

Job Tags

Holiday work, Full time, Part time, Internship, Work from home, Home office, Flexible hours,

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