HEALTH POLICY ANALYST I

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Department of Health and Mental Hygiene

Office of Health Services

Health IT Policy Division

201 West Preston Street

Baltimore, MD  21201

The Contractual Health Policy Analyst I is responsible for addressing high priority projects, which include the evaluation, analysis, research and development of health care services and policies within the Division of Health IT Policy.  Particularly, this position will be the electronic health data and records analyst for the Maryland Medicaid Electronic Health Records (EHR) Incentive Program and for Maryland's Medicaid Management Information System (MMIS). This involves in-depth analysis and research using large datasets from both the EHR Program and MMIS to inform policy decisions for the Office of Health Services. This also involves providing EHR Program oversight, program integrity monitoring, performing contract monitoring for technology and auditing vendors, and preparing reports for internal program monitoring and for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). This position will work closely with other staff members in the Health IT Policy division, various contractors hired to help administer the Maryland Medicaid EHR Incentive Program, Medicaid Management Information System (MMIS) vendors, and the Managed Care Organizations (MCO) analyzing and anticipating the impact of EHR Incentive Program policy and other data-intensive projects on MMIS and the Medicaid Program.

Education:    A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.

Experience:  One year of experience evaluating, analyzing, researching and developing health care services, policies and programs.

NOTE:

A Master's degree in Health Sciences, Health Care Administration, Public Health, Public Policy or closely related field may be substituted for the required experience.

The successful applicant should have training in in-depth data analysis and experience in Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access and be able to conduct table queries, frequency tables, data cleaning and perform other policy-based data analytics.

Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator’s license valid in the State of Maryland.

Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be evaluated. The evaluation may be a rating of your application based on your education, training and experience as they relate to the requirements of the position. Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all related education, experience, dates and hours of work. For education obtained outside the U.S., a copy of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service must accompany the application. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not consider information submitted after this date. For Recorded Job Information Call: 410-767-6018.

This is a full-time contractual position with no benefits.

Online application process is STRONGLY preferred. If online process is not available, please send your paper application to: DHMH, Recruitment and Selection Division, 201 W. Preston St., Room 114-B, Baltimore, MD 21201. The paper application must be received by 5 pm, close of business, on the closing date for the recruitment, no postmarks will be accepted.

Incorrect application forms will not be accepted.

If you need to submit additional information, the preferred method is to upload. If unable to upload, please fax requested information only to 410-333-5689.

Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling: (410) 767-1251 or MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258.

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country, and encourage them to apply.

As an equal opportunity employer Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity.