HEALTH POLICY ANALYST I

**This position is limited to current DHMH, Office of Health Services employees only.**

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DHMH, Office of Health Services, Baltimore, MD

This position is responsible for addressing high priority projects, which include the evaluation, analysis, research and development of health care services and policies within the Policy and Compliance. Particularly, this position will be the liaison for the Maryland Medicaid Electronic Health Records (HER) Incentive Program. This involves providing HER program oversight; administrative support; program integrity monitoring; communicating with providers about general HER Incentive Program participation criteria and specific questions about accessing Maryland's Registration and Attestation System, eMIPP; performing contract monitoring for technology and auditing vendors; using databases; and preparing reports for internal program monitoring and for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). This position will also 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 impact of EHR Incentive Program policy on 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.

**This position is limited to current DHMH, Office of Health Services employees only**

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.  Applicants certified to list will receive eligibility for a period of one (1) year.  Eligibility may be extended beyond one (1) year period.

Online applications are highly recommended, however the paper application may be submitted 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.

Should additional information regarding this recruitment be required, please contact the DHMH Recruitment and Selection Division at 410-767-1251 or via email at dhmh.jobs@maryland.gov. 

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

The incumbent in this position is a member of a covered bargaining unit and will be required to pay a bi-weekly service fee to the exclusive representative of the bargaining unit.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

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

The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies.

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

Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.