MEDICAL CARE PROGRAM SPECIALIST TRAINEE

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The main purpose of this job is to function as the Medical Care Program Specialist Trainee for the 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, prepare reports, learn to develop recommendations for services 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. 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.