Job Description
GRADE
16
LOCATION OF POSITION
MDH - Division of Participant Enrollment and Service Review
201 W. Preston Street
Baltimore, MD 21201
Main Purpose of Job
The full-time contractual Health Policy Analyst Associate is the entry level of work, evaluating, analyzing, researching and developing health care services, policies and programs. This position will learn the role of analyzing healthcare data to support policy and programs and services development. This position will learn to conduct research and analysis of factors affecting the use of specific health services; learn to determine the impact on health care access and quality and cost of alternative approaches for delivering and financing health services; learn to analyze and develop recommendations regarding activities governed by health policy and regulation; learn to draft testimony on health policy or health regulatory issues; receive training in planning, coordinating and staffing new health care programs and policies; and perform other related duties as assigned.
This position will be responsible for assisting the Division of Participant Enrollment and Service Review with developing, implementing, and evaluating policies, procedures, and regulations for Medicaid home and community-based services (HCBS), including the Community Personal Assistance Services (CPAS), Community First Choice (CFC), Home and Community-Based Options Waiver (HCBOW), and Increased Community Services (ICS) programs. This position is responsible for assisting and supporting the division by performing qualitative and quantitative analyses on programmatic data to monitor the health and welfare for program participants, review compliance with policies and regulations and identify opportunities for continuous quality improvement.
Additionally, this position will perform program enrollment tasks and assist with the Community Options Waiver program registry’s monthly invitation process and periodic registry maintenance. This Health Policy Analyst Associate will partner with Supports Planning Agencies to support applicants and participants in the four aforementioned programs.
Minimum Qualifications
Education: A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
Experience: One year of experience performing qualitative or quantitative analysis.
Note: Candidates may substitute eighteen credit hours towards a Master’s degree in Health Sciences, Health Care Administration, Public Policy or closely related field from an accredited college or university for the required experience.
Desired Or Preferred Qualifications
The desired candidate should possess the following:
Experience with Medicaid programs.
Experience interpreting and understanding state and federal regulations such as COMAR and the Code of Federal Regulations.
Experience with project management from start to finish.
Experience facilitating workgroups or engaging with stakeholders.
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 (and selective) qualifications will be included in further evaluation. 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. Clearly indicate your college degree and major on your application, if applicable. For education obtained outside the U.S., any job offer will be contingent on the candidate providing an evaluation for equivalency by a foreign credential evaluation service prior to starting employment (and may be requested prior to interview).
Complete applications must be submitted by the closing date. Information submitted after this date will not be added.
Incorrect application forms will not be accepted. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.
Candidates may remain on the certified eligible list for a period of at least one year. The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies.
Benefits
Contractual employees who work for an agency covered under the State Employee and Retiree Health and Welfare Benefits Program, have a current employment contract and work 30 or more hours a week (or on average 130 hours per month) may be eligible for subsidized health benefits coverage for themselves and their dependents. As a contractual employee, you will be responsible for paying 25% of the premiums for your medical and prescription coverage, including any eligible dependents you have enrolled. The State of Maryland will subsidize the remaining 75% of the cost for these benefits. You can also elect to enroll in dental coverage, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, and life insurance, but will be responsible to pay the full premium for these benefits.
Leave may be granted to a contractual employee at a rate of one hour for every 30 hours worked, not to exceed 40 hours per calendar year.
FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online, the paper application (and supplemental questionnaire) may be submitted to MDH, Recruitment and Selection Division, 201 W. Preston St., Room 114-B, Baltimore, MD 21201. Paper application materials must be received by 5 pm, close of business, on the closing date for the recruitment, no postmarks will be accepted.
If additional information is required, the preferred method is to upload. If you are unable to upload, please fax the requested information to 410-333-5689. Only additional materials that are required will be accepted for this recruitment. All additional information must be received by the closing date and time.
For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the MDH Recruitment and Selection Division at 410-767-1251.
If you are having difficulty with your user account or have general questions about the online application system, please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division at 410-767-4850 or Application.Help@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.
We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.
People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.
As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruitment, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.
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