HEALTH POLICY ANALYST ADVANCED

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MDH-Office of Health Services, Baltimore, MD

This position provides an advanced level of work for the Maryland Medicaid Electronic Health Records (EHR) Incentive Program, Health Information Exchange (HIE), public health infrastructure, and Health Information Technology (HIT) for Medicaid. This position evaluates, analyzes, researches and develops policy for implementing, improving, and overseeing Maryland's EHR Incentive Program, HIE functionalities, quality reporting via standards-based exchange and electronic Clinical Quality Measures (eCQM), and other Health IT-related priorities for Medicaid. This position initiates, plans, designs, and executes Health IT projects for Maryland Medicaid and in addition to developing final reports, also assesses the reliability of findings, provides interpretations of current research, and provides conclusions and recommendations of final reports. This position also leads employees in competing high-priority Health IT and Health Information Exchange (HIE) projects, including project management.

Specifically, this position involves designing and implementing policy for the EHR Program; providing EHR Incentive Program oversight and leadership to employees in OHS; program integrity monitoring; communicating with providers about general EHR Incentive Program participation criteria and specific questions about accessing Maryland's Registration and Attestation System, eMIPP; assisting in performing contract monitoring and project management for technology and auditing vendors; 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 Medicaid 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 the EHR Incentive Program policy on the Medicaid Program.

Due to this position's expertise in the area of Maryland Medicaid HIT, this position provides technical advice to Health Policy Analysts within the Office of Health Services and advises Chiefs, Executive Directors, and the Secretary on Health IT Policy.

Education: A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.

Experience: Three years of experience evaluating, analyzing, researching and developing health care services, policies and programs.

Notes:

1. A Master's degree in Health Sciences, Health Care Administration, Public Health, Public Policy or closely related field may be substituted for one year of the required experience.

2. A PhD in Health Sciences, Health Care Administration, Public Health, Public Policy or closely related field may be substituted for two years of the required experience.

Desired candidate should:

- have expertise in Health Information Exchange functionality, project management, quality reporting architecture and public health reporting

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 (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. Candidates may remain on the certified eligible list for a period of at least one year.

Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online, the paper application may be submitted to MDH, 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 additional information is required, the preferred method is to upload.  If unable to upload, please fax requested information only 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.

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.

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.

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. People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.

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