Your future role at a glance 

Location: Remote | Must be Local to the Western FL Panhandle

Facility: Ascension Sacred Heart Pensacola

Department/Speciality: Grants Early Steps

Schedule: Days l  Full-time

Salary range: $23.60 - $31.92 per hour

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Benefits that help you thrive

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position, scheduled hours and location. Benefits are subject to change at any time. Your recruiter will provide the most up-to-date details during the hiring process.

How you’ll make an impact in this role

Coordinate and/or lead assigned program(s).

• Monitor program plans, schedule and budget.
• Recommend alternative actions based on tracking outcomes.
• Coordinate, organize and support program promotions to targeted audience.
• Document and track program progress compared to goals.
• Coordinate and prepare reports, materials and presentations to support program leaders.
• Coordinate and/or lead program tasks as assigned.

What minimum requirements you’ll need

Education:

• High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
  • Note: Required professional licensure/certification can be used in lieu of education or experience, if applicable.

What additional preferences we're seeking

This position will be responsible for:

• Lead and coordinate assigned programs, ensuring all deliverables meet the highest standards of accuracy and performance.
• Utilize advanced proficiency in data systems to perform applied data analysis, ensuring all Medicaid alignment and compliance reporting is flawless.
• Document and track progress against key goals; prepare high-level reports and presentations for program leadership and stakeholders.
• Act as the lead subject matter expert in training internal staff and contracted providers on system navigation, validation, and issue resolution.
• Identify trends in tracking outcomes and recommend alternative actions to optimize program performance.

Ideal candidate will have:

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or similar
• Advanced proficiency in data systems and applied data analysis
• Experience with Medicaid alignment, compliance reporting, and database integrity
• Demonstrated experience and ability to train internal staff and contracted providers in system navigation, validation, and issue resolution
• Prior experience with healthcare billing and insurance 

Selected candidate will need to Clear Level 2 background Screening.

Equal employment opportunity employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

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