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Important Recruitment Information for this vacancy

Job Posting closes: May 17, 2026

Required documents uploaded by: May 17, 2026  

Kansas Department of Health and Environment:  

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, KanCare). 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 sponsorships for this position.

E-Verify: Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For additional information regarding E-Verify, please click here. For additional information regarding Immigrant and Employee Rights (IER) please click here.

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About the Position

• 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.

Compensation: 

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

Employment Benefits

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… 

Position Summary & Responsibilities

Position Summary:    

The position (K0221816)

Rate Setting: Oversee rate setting for inpatient hospitals.  This is currently based upon the Diagnosis Related Group (DRG) method. The detail work is performed by a contractor but incumbent must have knowledge about how the contractor performs their work to insure that rates are correct.  Evaluate, approve and implement all changes, which would include necessary changes in State Plan, regulations, or provider manuals.  Maintain knowledge of the hospital cost reporting process, DRG's, revenue codes, procedures, diagnosis codes, and discharge codes. Analyze claims data to determine the impact of changes.  Provide information to the stakeholders.   The CAF has a finite amount that can be distributed among the Critical Access Hospitals (CAH).   Each CAH has a separate inpatient and outpatient CAF. During the DRG process the contractor calculates the CAF and this position oversees the distribution process to the hospitals.

Special Payments. This position will collect and analyze data so that the following

payments can be calculated and paid:  Supplemental Medical Education (SME), State Directed Payments and Alternate Payment Method. SME is paid quarterly to the three KU entities. This process entails pulling claims data, analyzing the data and making payment per the State Plan Amendment.  State Directed Payments are paid quarterly.  This process entails pulling encounter data, analyzing the data and making payment per the approved 438.6(c) Preprint.  APM is paid semiannually. Hospitals must meet quality metrics to qualify for payments. 

Job Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following: 

  Reporting.  This position will collect and analyze data so that the following reports can be prepared. Monthly Health Care Access Improvement Program (HCAIP) report and reports necessary for the quarterly HCAIP meetings.

Provider tax assessment. The provider tax assessment is calculated once a year and notification must be sent to the hospitals twice a year. Once a year this position will review the payments made from the provider assessment funds to ensure the hospitals and physicians are not spending more than the provider tax assessment. A yearly report is given to the Legislature regarding this fund. 

Data Analytics: Establish and maintain operating knowledge of data systems, reporting software, and secure data delivery services. Create and maintain program specific data queries, Excel workbooks, and formulas to accurately calculate payments and reports in accordance with state and federal regulation.  Design comprehensive ad-hoc data sets to calculate and audit payments. Maintain data in formats and detailed electronic filing system to assure ready access to pertinent information for on-line inquiry and reporting. Identify, assess, research, and address concerns with data accuracy in coordination with other departments and the fiscal agent. Track medical claim, rate, service, payment, provider and beneficiary data processing issues related to fee for service and managed care to communicate, problem-solve, and resolve issues relevant to data set time frames. Develop techniques to mitigate known data issues to improve reporting accuracy. Critical analysis and review of data and reports. Demonstrate proficiency in computer applications and software to complete reports and payments. Document and maintain processes and procedures

Qualifications

• Education:  
• 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 within ten (10) days of the job offer. A Tax Clearance can be obtained through the Kansas Department of Revenue who reviews individual accounts for compliance with Kansas Tax Law. If you have a missing tax return(s) or you owe taxes to the State of Kansas, please know that the Kansas Department of Revenue will work with you. The Kansas Department of Revenue can set you up on a payment plan to receive a Tax Clearance so you can get a job working for the State of Kansas. The Kansas Department of Revenue can be contacted at 785-296-3199. Kansas Department of Revenue - Tax Clearance Frequently Asked Questions

Recruiter Contact Information

Name:    Jude Michel

Email:    jude.e.michel@ks.gov

Mailing Address: 1000 SW Jackson St. Suite 580 Topeka, KS 66612 

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• Start your draft job application, upload other required documents, and Submit when it is complete.
  • Manage your draft and submitted applications on the Careers> My Job Applications page.
• Check your email and My Job Notifications for written communications from the Recruiter.
  • Email – sent to the Preferred email on the My Contact Information page
  • Notifications – view the Careers> My Job Notifications page 

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Required Documents for this Application to be Complete

Upload these on the Careers - My Job Applications page

Transcripts

DD214 (if you are claiming Veteran’s Preference)

Upload these on the Attachments step in your Job Application

•  Resume
• Cover Letter

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How to Claim Veterans Preference

Veterans' Preference Eligible (VPE): Former military personnel or their spouse that have been verified as a "veteran"; under K.S.A. 73-201 will receive an interview if they meet the minimum competency factors of the position.  The veterans' preference laws do not guarantee the veteran a job.  Positions are filled with the best qualified candidate as determine by the hiring manager.

Learn more about claiming Veteran’s Preference 

How to Claim Disability Hiring Preference

Applicants that have physical, cognitive and/or mental disabilities may claim an employment preference when applying for positions. If they are qualified to meet the performance standards of the position, with or without a reasonable accommodation, they will receive an interview for the position. The preference does not guarantee an applicant the job, as positions are filled with the best qualified candidate as determined by the hiring manager.

Learn more about claiming Disability Hiring Preference

PLEASE NOTE: The documentation verifying a person's eligibility for use of this preference should not be sent along with other application materials to the hiring agency but should be sent directly to OPS. These documents should be sent either by fax to (785)296-7712, scanned and emailed to Gustavo.Victoriano@ks.gov, or can be mailed/delivered in person to:

ATTN: Disability Hiring Preference Coordinator
Office of Personnel Services
Landon State Office Building
900 SW Jackson, Rm 401
Topeka, KS 66612 

Equal Employment Opportunity

The State of Kansas is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  We value diversity, equity, and inclusion as essential elements that create and foster a welcoming workplace.  All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, political affiliation, disability or any other factor unrelated to the essential functions of the job.

If you wish to identify yourself as a qualified person with a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act and would like to request an accommodation, please address the request to the agency recruiter.

Salary : $68,182 - $74,838