Procedures Development Specialist I

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11/20/2025 (7:00 PM EST)

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Procedures Development Specialist I

Salary

$39,284.88 - $58,927.20 Annually

Employment Type

EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK

Hiring Agency

Cabinet for Health & Family Services | Department for Public Health

Location

Location Varies, USA

Bracken, Lewis, Mason , Robertson , Fleming , Boyd, Carter, Elliott , Greenup , Lawrence, Floyd, Johnson, Magoffin, Martin, Pike, Bell, Clay, Harlan, Jackson, Knox, Laurel, Rockcastle, Whitley, Breathitt, Knott, Lee, Leslie, Letcher, Owsley, Perry, Wolfe, Casey, McCreary, Pulaski, Wayne, Bath, Menifee, Montgomery,, Morgan and Rowan Counties.

The agency may authorize the selected candidate to telecommute. The agency may terminate or modify the telecommuting arrangement at any time.

Description

This is an exciting opportunity to have direct impact on access to healthcare in Kentucky within the Kentucky Department for Public Health (KDPH). The Kentucky Prescription Assistance Program (KPAP) in the Health Care Access Branch is looking for a highly qualified Procedures Development Specialist I to provide technical assistance in the interpretation of program policies and procedures for the Kentucky Prescription Assistance Program. This position will also provide assistance to the public regarding complex issues regarding prescription assistance and other government services.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Recruit individuals or organizations to become KPAP advocates in assigned region of the Commonwealth. Through community outreach, identifies community stakeholders. Attends and seeks opportunities to promote the program across the Commonwealth. Provides virtual and in-person presentations and trainings on KPAP procedures and guidelines.
• Train advocates to use program-specific software, provide training on guidelines and procedures of general Patient Assistance Programs (PAPs), privacy policy and HIPAA compliance. Provide technical assistance to all existing KPAP advocates and organizations.
• Analyze and evaluate PAPs policies, guidelines and procedures for compliance training purposes. Provide technical assistance on application procedures for specialized populations, hardship situations, and additional documentation requirements. Analyze and evaluate the need for policy, guidelines, or procedures changes related to the program.
• Research for updates and information of new programs.
• Provide technical assistance for local grant applications and reports. Provide additional reports as requested.

Skills and Expectations include but are not limited to the following:

• Leadership abilities working as an individual and as a team.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Outstanding organizational and planning abilities.
• Analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Working knowledge of MS Office.
• Program management and creating reports.

The Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS) participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. CHFS will only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9. For more information on E- Verify, or if you believe that CHFS has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at 888-897-7781 or https://www.e-verify.gov/. .

Minimum Requirements

Working Conditions

Incumbents working in this job title primarily perform duties in an office setting.

Probationary Period

This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.

If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Jennifer Toribio-Naas at Jennifer.ToribioNaas@ky.gov or 502-564-5536.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D