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HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION Contract Technician in EDINBURG, Texas
Job/Position DescriptionContract TechnicianThe Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) seeks highly qualified candidates to fill the Contract Technician position with Community Services (CS), Community Care Services (CCS), Community Care Services Contracts (CCSC) Section. HHSC is driven by its mission statement and#147;We Serve Texas.and#148; The ideal candidate will thrive in an environment that emphasizes fidelity to our mission, collegiality to internal and external stakeholders, nurturing talent within our team, open and transparent communication, and agility to adapt quickly to challenges and changes. This position performs (senior-level) technical administrative support and technical assistance to HHSC staff and contracted agencies requiring familiarity with laws, rules and regulations that pertain to the contracts division. May assist with monitoring reviews and/or complaint investigations by accompanying HHSC Contract Specialists to contracted agencies and/or clientsand#146; homes. Assists Contract Specialists with preparation of material for presentation to various types of contractors. Assists unit manager in completing monthly reports, maintaining data bases and special assignments as needed. May order and maintain supplies for unit. Researches and processes contract pre-and post-monitoring activities to include verification of billings for fiscal accuracy and completeness. Produces documents utilizing software packages and prepares special routine reports as needed. Tracks and monitors assignments for analyzing and making calculations for the preparation of statistical reports. Responds to inquiries from both internal and external sources for the purpose of providing assistance to contract agency staff on eligibility, policy, documentation and billing procedures. Maintains and reviews contract file information and verifies and updates contract data included in the contract management database. Works under general supervision, with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgement. Performs other related work as assigned. This position handles relatively complex contract administrative support and technical assistance.Essential Job FunctionsAttends work on a regular and predictable schedule in accordance with agency leave policy and performs other duties as assigned.EJF1 Maintains records, implement and evaluate filing systems or logs for effectiveness, including filing and retrieving. Tracking and monitoring assignments for analysis, calculations, and the preparation of reports. This includes monthly monitoring and complaint activity reports and quarterly contract management reports. Provides information regarding policies, procedures, rules, regulations, and standards to others such as staff, applicants, contractors, individuals, vendors, stakeholders, and public officials. May gather statistical information and compile reports and charts reflecting the status of the contract activity. (Percentage of Time Spent on Tasks = 15%)EJF2Assists contract management staff with all contract monitoring review activities. Participates as part of the monitoring review team under the direction of the lead monitor. Performs additional tasks and assignments as necessary and upon the request of unit manager. May provide assistance with new provider orientation and sending requested contract application packets. (Percentage of Time Spent on Tasks = 15%)EJF3Performs technical support for work assigned such as drafting correspondence/documents, maintaining schedules and https://jobshrportal.hhsc.state.tx.us/ENG/CareerPortal/job_profile.cfm?szOrderID=617104 Copy the URL in the preceding sentence to an Internet Explorer browser to apply to the job directly through the Texas Health and Human Services Career Portal.
