MMIS Systems Analyst

Job Description:

DPP is seeking a Systems Analyst with COBOL and mainframe experience to support an MMIS project in Columbia, SC.

Location: Hybrid – 3 days onsite in Columbia, SC; 2 days remote
Duration: 12 months, with possible extension; W2 position
Other: Candidate must be a SC resident or willing to relocate to SC prior to starting position.

Position summary:

This Systems Analyst will assist with supporting operations for the legacy MMIS system in the Bureau of Medicaid Systems. Related systems include the MMIS Online application, Provider Web Tool, Provider Enrollment application, and EDI/Translator.
Proficiency in COBOL and operating healthcare Mainframe systems for payers are required for this position.
The Systems Analyst is responsible for activities supporting MMIS operational activities including reporting and analytics, systems support, testing.

Required knowledge, skills, and abilities:

Bachelor’s degree in a technical, business, or healthcare field. 3+ years of equivalent experience in systems analysis and/or computer systems development/modification may be substituted.
3+ years of Medicaid or healthcare experience (Experience working with Medicaid claims and provider operations concepts).
Proficient in COBOL programming language.
3+ years of experience operating healthcare Mainframe systems for payers as a technical analyst or related duties.
3+ years of experience with EDI transactions, including managing companion guides.
Understanding of MMIS capabilities and intricacies.
Experience working with a Medicaid eligibility and/or enrollment information system in an operations capacity.

Preferred knowledge, skills, and abilities:

Subject Matter Expertise as it relates to MMIS Operations.
Proficient in data analysis tools and techniques, such as SAS, Excel, data visualization tools, and statistical analysis software.
Experience providing status reports and other technical or operational reports in a clear and concise manner.

Responsibilities:

Serves as a liaison between the business programs and the IT organization to provide technical solutions to meet user needs.
Develops, retrieves, and distributes reports and datasets to multiple internal and external stakeholders for purposes of monitoring, reconciliation, and operational processing.
Performs operational support activities for the legacy MMIS and subsystems. Receives and responds to requests and inquiries from business stakeholders. Monitors vendor requests and coordinates between business and technical staff. Identifies trending issues and escalates to program management as needed. Translates business requests and needs into system requirements and technical requests. Serves as a subject matter expert associated with content, processes, and procedures.
Performs highly complex analysis, design, and testing as an analyst, to meet the needs of the users of MMIS and its subsystems.
Reviews and verifies QA and UA results as assigned. Documents issues and defects for triage and resolution.
Proactively identifying risks, issues, and action items leading to possible solutions.
Interacting with internal and external organizations (i.e. vendors, state and Federal government agencies, state providers, and other stakeholders).

The successful candidate:

Self-motivated and able to learn on the job with little training/guidance.
Able to review job schedules and logs to troubleshoot issues.
Experience working in a cross-functional team environment.
Superb written and oral communications skills, including the ability to relay moderately complex technical instructions and requests.
Ability to effectively communicate with team members, technical team, key stakeholders, and vendors.

Interested? Learn more:
Click the apply button or contact our recruiter Harrison at Harrison.Donahuedppit.com to learn more about this position (26-00111).

Authorized US Worker - US Citizens and those authorized to work in the US are encouraged to apply. We are unable to sponsor at this time. EOE/AA/V/D

DPP offers a range of compensation and benefits packages to our employees and their eligible dependents. Call today to learn more about working with DPP.

Job Ident #: 26-00211

Company Details

DP Professionals

3741 Landmark Drive
Suite 200
Columbia, South Carolina 29204 USA
www.dppit.com/

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Job Info

Location

Columbia, South Carolina, United States

Type

Permanent

Company Details

DP Professionals

3741 Landmark Drive
Suite 200
Columbia, South Carolina 29204 USA
www.dppit.com/