Health Care Analyst

Our mission at the State of Connecticut, Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS), is a health care agency whose mission is to promote the overall health and wellness of persons with behavioral health needs through an integrated network of holistic, comprehensive, effective, and efficient services and supports that foster dignity, respect, and self-sufficiency in those we serve.

The DMHAS, Office of the Commissioner (OOC) seeks a dynamic and experienced individual for the position of Health Care Analyst (PCN 103689).   This position is within our Fiscal Services Division.  Our team members are passionate about the work we do. We are conveniently located at 410 Capitol Avenue, Hartford, CT.  This is a full-time, 40 hour per week position with work schedule of Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 4:30pm.

Are you a hardworking, motivated Finance professional looking to make a difference while working with a collaborative team in the public sector?  If so, we want you to join us! 

The duties of this position includes:

• Ensure the Medicare and Medicaid billing associated with billable services provided by 7 DMHAS and 30+ private non-profit DMHAS providers is maximized and done in accordance with state and federal guidelines; 
• Research and analyze data that is received from providers and that is released for billing;
• Analyze reports for further billable opportunities; 
• Work closely with program staff who provide and monitor service delivery;
• Provide training to staff of state agencies and private non-profit agencies; 
• Prepare regular and special project data reports that analyze service delivery, billing and revenue data;
•  Ongoing research of billing opportunities to increase revenue; 
• Produce reports routinely requested by DSS, OPM, state legislature, CMS and other agencies; 
• Work closely with state and private agencies, assisting in their understanding of billing reports, requirements and billable service delivery;  
• Track Medicare and Medicaid enrollment of providers;  
• Work closely with IT and DAS on system errors and on system changes.

We participate in a generous, competitive benefits plan that includes healthcare coverage, a retirement plan as well as paid time off!

Please ensure that your application is complete and you have included your resume in the “Resume Tab” of your application as you will be unable to make revisions once you submit your application into the JobAps system. Individuals considered for interview will be required to submit additional documentation supporting their qualification(s) for this position.  These documents may include performance reviews, attendance, supervisory references, college transcripts, licensure, etc.  You do not have to attach these documents to your application.

Should you have questions pertaining to this recruitment, please contact Julie Barker, (860) 262-6745 or Julie.Barker@ct.gov.

In the Departments of Mental Health and Addiction Services, Public Health, Social Services or the Office of the State Comptroller, this class is accountable for independently performing a full range of tasks in the analysis of financial, utilization and management records of health care facilities and/or providers or health insurance providers.

Reviews materials to determine compliance with requirements contained in Connecticut General Statutes and agency regulations; reviews and evaluates financial, utilization and management records of health care facilities and/or providers toward various ends; prepares financial, narrative and statistical reports; reviews findings and conclusions with audit staff and members of senior staff; performs special research projects as assigned; performs related duties as required.
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH: Reviews various health care facility and/or physician Certificate of Need applications; analyzes impact of proposals on other health care providers in Connecticut and makes recommendations; writes related documents and assists employees of higher grade in writing decisions; assists in preparing documentation for administrative hearings; researches and analyzes data in preparation of various health care industry reports; performs related duties as required.
DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES: Analyzes and evaluates budget, expenditure, utilization, reimbursement rate setting and/or revenue issues within social services programs, including Medicaid; participates in public hearings and assists in conferring with representatives of facilities and outside experts; interacts, under guidance, with Office of the Attorney General in litigation including preparation of complete court records; may review Certificate of Need applications for nursing facility, residential care homes and ICF/MR development; performs related duties as required.
DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH AND ADDICTION SERVICES: Analyzes and evaluates budget, expenditure, utilization, rate setting and/or revenue issues within behavioral health; analyzes General Assistance authorizations and expenditures, rate setting scenarios and new methodologies; performs related duties as required.
OFFICE OF THE STATE COMPTROLLER: Analyzes financial and utilization data from vendor and state records concerning state employees and retirees health care plans; answers inquiries from employees and retirees on issues of coverage and design pertaining to state health care plans; performs related duties as required.

Knowledge of principles and practices of financial management including organization, administration, management, finance, budgeting, auditing and accounting; some knowledge of health care industry; interpersonal skills; oral and written communication skills; ability in interpretation and analysis of complex financial, statistical and technical data; ability to utilize computer software.

Six (6) years of professional experience in financial management with some experience in health care management.
Note: Financial management is defined as professional accounting or auditing work with responsibility for the review and recommendation of financial policies and procedures of a business organization.

1. College training may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equalling one-half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of four (4) years for a Bachelor's degree.
2. A Master's degree in accounting, finance or other closely related field or public health with some college courses in accounting or finance may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience.
3. Professional experience in health care facility administration, health program administration, health insurance administration, health planning or other health care related fields may be substituted for the General Experience on a year for year basis to a maximum of one (1) year.

Preference will be given to candidates who possess:

• Microsoft Excel spreadsheets set up, including functions such as managing data, formulas and formatting.
• Microsoft Access skills such as creating queries, tables, reports and exporting data to excel.

AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.