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ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER III

PROVIDER SERVICES SITE SURVEYOR (FULL TIME CONTRACTUAL)

Recruitment #24-002247-0084

Introduction

GRADE

15

LOCATION OF POSITION

MDH - Office of Provider Services
201 W. Preston Street
Baltimore, MD 21201  

Main Purpose of Job

This full time contractual position is responsible for addressing high priority projects, which include the evaluation, analysis, research and development of health care services and policies within Policy and Compliance. Particularly, this position is responsible for training of the Provider Enrollment and Compliance Team; providing administrative support; developing policies and procedures regarding site visit process and integrity monitoring; communicating with Medicaid providers regarding general enrollment, re-validation and re-enrollment requirements.

This position represents the State in multistate CMS workgroups focusing on analyzing federal mandates and the implementation of State policies; creating databases and preparing reports for internal program monitoring and for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). 

Responsible for the development, implementation and continuous oversight for Maryland Medicaid’s federally mandated enhanced screening process for all High-Risk providers. Developing a process to report findings, triaging the results with the federal Provider, Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS) and determining if further action is required. 

This position is responsible for conducting on-site reviews within the Office of Provider Services for the Maryland Medicaid Program which requires a clear and concise knowledge of both federal and State laws as well as various sanction regulations regarding Conditions of Participation for providers participating in Maryland Medicaid. The ability to work independently scheduling and conducting unannounced on-site reviews of health care providers for the purpose of enrollment, re-enrollment or re-validation of their Medicaid provider status is required. This position is required to review and prepare detailed comprehensive reports of all assigned on-site visits.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:   Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.

Experience: Three years of administrative staff or professional work.

Notes:

1. Candidates may substitute 30 college credit hours from an accredited college or university for each year up to two years of the required experience. 

2. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelor's degree from a college or university for the required experience.

3. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer involving staff work that included the regular use of independent judgment and analysis in applying and interpreting complex administrative plans, policies, rules or regulations or analysis of operational programs or procedures with recommendations for improvement on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.  

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

The desired candidate should possess the following:
  • Experience with the Medicaid Program 
  • Experience conducting on site visits 
  • Experience with Microsoft Office products, especially excel functions, formulas, and formatting 
  • A valid driver’s license

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 who has worked 120 days in a 12 month period. This leave accrues 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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