HEALTH POLICY ANALYST I

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Department of Health and Mental Hygiene

Office of Eligibility

Eligibility Policy and Training

201 W. Preston Street

Room SS-10

Baltimore, MD 21201

The Contractual Health Policy Analyst I is the intermediate level of work evaluating, analyzing, researching and developing health care services, policies and programs.  The main purpose of this position is to function as a health policy specialist to develop, revise and maintain Medical Assistance eligibility policies and procedures in coordination with the Client Automated Resource and Eligibility System (CARES) and the Medicaid Management Information System (MMIS).  The incumbent will be responsible for analyzing Federal and State legislation and Departmental initiatives which may affect Maryland Medical Assistance eligibility policies and for drafting and editing material written to implement Medical Assistance and related programs.   The employee will serve as the liaison with other departments and administrations, as well as internal staff for the purpose of developing and clarifying policy issues and customer service issues and for interpreting state federal policy and regulations.  This position will provide guidance and direction to Medical Care Program Specialists and administrative staff.  The successful applicant should have experience with the Client Automated Resource Eligibility System (CARES) and/or the Maryland Medicaid Information System (MMIS).

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 experience with the Client Automated Resource Eligibility System (CARES) and/or the Maryland Medicaid Information System (MMIS).

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.

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