HEALTH POLICY ANALYST I

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Department of Health and Mental Hygiene

Medical Care Programs Office of Health Services

201 W. Preston Street

Baltimore, MD  21201

The Maryland Department of Health & Mental Hygiene (DHMH) is accepting applications for a full-time contractual Health Policy Analyst-I position with the Medicaid Office of Health Services. This position is responsible for In-Home Supports Assurance System (ISAS) compliance analysis including applying and interpreting Medicaid payment policies. Working within the Office of Health Services in the Office of the Deputy Secretary for Health Care Financing, this position plays a vital role in the Medicaid program. This position will address high priority projects, which include planning and developing health care services, policies, and organizational workflows within the ISAS Program. This involves but is not limited to provider outreach and education, program integrity monitoring, communicating with Providers and Supports Planning Agencies (SPAs), and using the Long Term Services and Supports (LTSS) and ISAS databases. The selected individual should have strong skills in strategic planning for federal and/or State programs, specifically Medicaid, skill applying, interpreting, analyzing large data sets, and strong oral & written communications skills. 

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.

The selected individual should have strong skills in strategic planning for federal and/or State programs, specifically Medicaid, skill applying, interpreting, analyzing large data sets, and strong oral & written communications skills.

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. 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.