CHIEF, DIVISION OF RECIPIENT ELIGIBILITY PROGRAMS

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MDH, Office of Eligibility Services, Division of Recipient Eligibility Programs, Baltimore, MD

The main purpose of this position is to manage the Division of Recipient Eligibility Programs within the Office of Eligibility Services.  

Job duties include: 

• Maintaining the eligibility master file for the Maryland Medicaid Program; 
• Coordinating the development and implementation of State and Federal policies, procedures, and regulations as they relate to the Medicaid Management Information System (MMIS) Recipient Subsystem;
• Conducting liaison and coordination activities with the Department of Human Services (DHS) for Medicaid eligibility processes;
• Providing oversight to the operation and maintenance of the Medicare files, Medicare related activities and Buy-In process;
• Coordinating the Recipient Eligibility Verification System (EVS) requirements for the MMIS Recipient Subsystem;
• Administering the issuance of all Medical Care Program Recipient ID cards;
• Managing the Data Processing On-Line Communications Network for Medical Care Programs;
• Assisting with the coordination of MMIS design/development requirements for the Recipient Subsystem;
• Assisting with the coordination of MMIS/Client Automated Resource Eligibility Systems (CARES) interface between DHS and the Maryland Department of Health (MDH);
• Assisting with the coordination of the MMIS/Health Benefit Exchange (HBX) interface between the Maryland Health Benefit Exchange (MHBE) and MDH; and,
• Administering all personnel related functions affecting Division personnel.

Requires a bachelor’s degree and six years of administrative or professional experience, three of which at a supervisory or management level. 

A master’s degree will substitute for one year of general experience.  Additional experience will substitute on a year-for-year basis for the bachelor’s degree.  A doctorate will substitute for two years of general experience.

The successful applicant should have knowledge and demonstrated application of Medicaid Assistance policies, regulations, guidelines, and requires the exercise of discretion and independent judgement directly related to Medical Assistance Program data and situations.

This is a Management Service position, and serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority.  A resume must accompany your application.

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. 

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.

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.