Program Specialist - MED

Program Specialist - MED at Idaho Division of Human Resources in Boise, Idaho, United States Job Description DEDICATED TO STRENGTHENING THE HEALTH, SAFETY, AND INDEPENDENCE OF IDAHOANS NOTICE: Due to a recent system improvement, if you have previously applied for a position with the State of Idaho, select Reset/Forgot Password and follow the prompts to access your account. For additional assistance, refer to the Candidate Guide located under Candidate Resources on the State of Idaho Careers page. THIS ANNOUNCEMENT WILL BE OPEN UNTIL FILLED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE TO BE CONSIDERED. Are you someone who has strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills? If you are a solution-focused, forward-thinking team player that enjoys working with others toward a common goal for establishing improvements to develop a sustainable medical health delivery system of care, then you should consider joining our collaborative team The Department of Health and Welfare, Division of Medicaid is announcing one (1) opening for the position of Program Specialist in our Medical Care Unit in the Bureau of Clinical and Quality Management. The position will be located in our Central Office/PTC building in downtown Boise. We are seeking applicants with critical thinking skills, developed interpersonal skills, excellent written and verbal communication skills, and who has equal ability to work tactfully as a team player and independently. Experience with healthcare policy research, medical health systems of care, and/or development of contracts and agreements would be valuable. This position may be eligible for limited telework after successful completion of probation and necessary training. Approval to telecommute is not guaranteed and subject to termination at any time. BENEFITS: BEST RETIREMENT AVAILABLE IN THE NATION The State of Idaho offers a robust total compensation and benefits package, including but not limited to: + We have one of the Nation’s best state retirement systems ( (PERSI) that offers a lifetime benefit at retirement. + 11 paid holidays + Paid sick and vacation that begins accruing on your first day of employment; can be used immediately after accruing (no waiting time) + Paid parental leave (+ Medical, vision, and dental insurance benefits that become effective first of the month following your hire date. All contributions can be pre-tax (full-time/30+ hours per week) + 2 voluntary sup To view full details and how to apply, please login or create a Job Seeker account

Created: 2026-02-06