HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 05172011 - C.19RECOMMENDATION(S):
ADOPT Position Adjustment Resolution No. 20917 to add two (2) Health Plan
Authorization Representative (VRTA) (represented) full time positions at salary level 3RX
1119 ($3,227-$4,121) in the Health Services Department.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Upon approval, this action will result in an annual cost of approximately $167,153 that
includes pension costs of $33,035, and will be funded with additional member premiums,
and the elimination of two temporary employees.
BACKGROUND:
The requested positions will be replacing temporary employees in Contra Costa Health Plan
(CCHP) Division. One of the requested positions will be assigned to the Utilization
Management unit to address workload issues due to increased referrals for specialty
services. This position will be responsible for reviewing and processing specialty
authorizations. The second position will be assigned to the CCHP Pharmacy to address
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 05/17/2011 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:John Gioia, District I Supervisor
Gayle B. Uilkema, District II
Supervisor
Mary N. Piepho, District III
Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV
Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V
Supervisor
Contact: Terrinc C. Manor, (925)
957-5248
I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entered on the minutes of the
Board of Supervisors on the date shown.
ATTESTED: May 17, 2011
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: June McHuen, Deputy
cc: Roxana Mendoza, Eva Barrios, Terrina Manor
C.19
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Ted Cwiek, Human Resources Director
Date:May 17, 2011
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:P300 # 20917 Add two Health Plan Authorization Technician positions in the Health Services Department.
BACKGROUND: (CONT'D)
the increased workload from new SPD (Seniors and Persons with Disabilities) Medi-Cal
members. The health plan expects additional 800 - 1000 new members per month, many
of whom will need to be contacted by the pharmacy to discuss prescriptions that are not
covered under CCHP's formulary or CCHP Network Pharmacy. This position will be
required to contact both the member and their provider and bring them into compliance
with CCHP Formulary and/or Network.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
If this action is not approved, services to CCHP members may be adversely impacted.
CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT:
Not applicable.
ATTACHMENTS
P-300 #20917