MEDICAL CARE PROGRAM SPECIALIST TRAINEE

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Department of Health and Mental Hygiene

Office of Systems, Operations, and Pharmacy

201 W. Preston Street Room SS-10

Baltimore, MD  21201

The Contractual Medical Care Program Specialist Trainee is the entry level of staff work developing and implementing medical care program policies and regulations that specifically impact one or more Medical Care Programs. The main purpose of this position is to function as the Medical Care Program Specialist Trainee for the Maryland Children's Health Program (MCHP) Premium Program. Under close supervision this position is the entry level developing and applying medical assistance policies and regulations. The incumbent will act as a liaison with the public and agencies regarding Medical Care Program Services and requirements, conduct surveys and studies and perform other duties as assigned.

Education:    Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.

Experience:  None.

NOTE:

1.  Administrative or professional experience applying policies and regulations in medical assistance, health insurance, federal or state entitlement programs or in a health or human service program may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the bachelor's degree.

2.  Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer in Operational Analyst classifications or Health Services Management specialty codes in the health related field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.

Candidates appointed to positions 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.

CONTRACTUAL EMPLOYEE HEALTH 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.