HEALTH POLICY ANALYST I

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MDH, Division of Clinical Support, Reportable Events (RE) Unit, 201 W. Preston Street, Baltimore, MD

This position will develop, implement, and evaluate 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 will be responsible for performing qualitative and quantitative analyses on RE data to monitor the health and welfare of program participants, ensure compliance with policies and regulations, and identify opportunities for continuous quality improvement. This position will also research, analyze, design, and direct the implementation of new workflows and project tasks related to the identification and management of incidents that negatively impact, or have the potential to negatively impact program participants, with the goal of ensuring the health and welfare of participants. Using data, this position will develop and present recommendations concerning alternative approaches to the collection and management of RE data and recommended interventions to address the root causes of the incidents, as well as improving service delivery, utilization, and quality. As a subject matter expert, this position will apply program policies by reviewing RE for CPAS, CFC, HCBOW, and ICS programs, ensuring appropriate follow up with Supports Planners (SP) and Nurse Monitors (NM) who make the reports, facilitating the development of a robust intervention and action plan to address the root causes of the incident, referring to external parties, when appropriate, to further investigate or intervene, identifying enhancements for LTSS Maryland, and collaborating with other Divisions regarding the Office of Long Term Services and Supports’ (OLTSS) overall quality program. This position will also consult on strategies for program policies, program operations, and program evaluations for the Department’s leadership. In support of this, this position will prepare high-level documents on technical aspects of these strategies as they relate to existing State and Federal regulations, service delivery and utilization, and overall fiscal impact.

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: Candidates may substitute the possession of a Master's degree in Health Sciences, Health Care Administration, Public Health, Public Policy or closely related field from an accredited college or university for the required experience.

The desired candidate should have experience performing quantitative or qualitative data analysis, and clinical experience (e.g., CNA, CMA, CMT, LPN, RN, LPC, LCSW).

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. 

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.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

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.

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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.