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HEALTH POLICY ANALYST I

FULL-TIME CONTRACTUAL

Recruitment #14-999999-332

GRADE

16

LOCATION OF POSITION

Department of Health and Mental Hygiene

Office of Health Services

Policy and Compliance Unit

201 West Preston Street

Baltimore, MD  21201

Main Purpose of Job

The Contractual Health Policy Analyst I is the intermediate level of work evaluating, analyzing, researching and developing health care services, policies and programs.  This position is responsible for addressing high priority projects, which include the evaluation, analysis, research and development of health care services and policies within Policy and Compliance. Particularly, this position will be the project coordinator for the Maryland Medicaid Electronic Health Records (EHR) Incentive Program.  This involves providing EHR Program oversight, program integrity monitoring, communicating with providers regarding general EHR Incentive Program participation criteria and specific questions about accessing Maryland's Registration and Attestation System, eMIPP, 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).  The incumbent(s) will work in conjunction with Provider Enrollment, various contractors hired to help administer the Maryland Medicaid EHR Incentive Program, Medicaid Management Information System (MMIS) vendors, and the Managed Care Organizations (MCOs) analyzing and anticipating the inpact of EHR Incentive Program policy on the Medicaid Programs.  The selected individual(s) should have skill applying, interpreting, analyzing health policy, regulations, legislation and/or health date, ability to determine the programmatic and fiscal impact of legislative and regulatory changes and strong oral and written communication skills.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

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.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

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.

SELECTION PROCESS

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.

BENEFITS

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

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

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.




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