Program Coordinator II / Health Coverage Expansion Coordinator (HCA/OSI #10117278)

$29.58 - $47.33 Hourly

$61,531 - $98,449 Annually

This position is a Pay Band 75

Posting Details

This posting will be used for ongoing recruitment and may close at any time. Applicant Lists may be screened more than once.

Our Vision

• Every New Mexican has access to affordable health care coverage through a coordinated and seamless health care system.

Our Mission

• We ensure that New Mexicans attain their highest level of health by providing whole-person, cost-effective, accessible, and high-quality health care and safety-net services.

Our Goals

• Leverage purchasing power and partnerships to create innovative policies and models of comprehensive health care coverage that improve the health and well-being of New Mexicans and the workforce.
• Achieve health equity by addressing poverty, discrimination, and lack of resources, building a New Mexico where everyone thrives.
• Implement innovative technology and data-driven decision-making to provide unparalleled, convenient access to services and information.
• Build the best team in state government by supporting employees¿ continuous growth and wellness.

Why does the job exist?

The Program Coordinator II / Health Coverage Expansion Coordinator will:

• Be responsible for implementing health care affordability initiatives under New Mexico's Health Care Affordability Fund (HCAF);
• Represent a critical part of the law through implementation of the program to provide a coverage option to low-income uninsured individuals and families;
• Oversee the development and implementation of the program.

How does it get done?

The Program Coordinator II / Health Coverage Expansion Coordinator is responsible for:

• Developing and updating innovative policies related to the Health Care Authority's (HCA) uninsured coverage program by conducting research in collaboration with Health Care Coverage Innovation Division staff;
• Gathering community and stakeholder input, and working with other agencies;
• Acting as a liaison between HCA and other state agencies and quasi-governmental entities involved in the implementation of the program;
• Overseeing and providing quality assurance of critical elements of program implementation, such as the program's eligibility and enrollment process, customer service, data reporting, and other programmatic needs;
• Coordinating with the Division Director Financial Coordinator, vendors, and project managers to successfully implement programs.

Who are the customers?

• New Mexico residents who qualify for Health Care Affordability Fund programs.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate has experience:

• Designing public programs;
• Working with low-income communities;
• Understanding New Mexico's health care and coverage landscape;
• Demonstrating strong program coordination and implementation skills;
• Being a mission-driven team player who is committed to public service;
• Utilizing Bilingual language skills.

Minimum Qualification

Bachelor's Degree and five (5) years program administration or project management in areas related to the purpose of the position. Substitutions apply. See Substitution Table below.

Substitution Table

These combinations of education and experience qualify you for the position:
Education Experience 1 High School Diploma or Equivalent AND 9 years of experience 2 Associate's degree AND 7 years of experience 3 Bachelor's degree AND 5 years of experience 4 Master's degree AND 3 years of experience 5 PhD degree AND 1 year of experience
• Education and years of experience must be related to the purpose of the position.

• If Minimum Qualification requires a specific number of "semester hours" in a field (e.g. 6 semester hours in Accounting), applicants MUST have those semester hours in order to meet the minimum qualifications. No substitutions apply for semester hours.

Employment Requirements

Must possess and maintain a valid Drivers License.

Working Conditions

Work is performed in an office setting with extensive exposure to Visual/Video Display Terminal (VDT), personal computer, laptop, printer, calculator, hole-punch, cellphone, copy machine, scanner, keyboard and telephone usage.

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Agency Contact Information: Patrick Baca (505) 670-9663. patricka.baca@hca.nm.gov

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Bargaining Unit Position

This position is not covered by a collective bargaining agreement.