PROGRAM SPECIALIST

* * * THIS RECRUITMENT IS LIMITED TO CURRENT MDH OFFICE OF LONG-TERM SERVICES AND SUPPORTS EMPLOYEES ONLY. * * * 

STD0016

MDH - Division of Hospice and PACE Services

The main purpose of this position is to support the Maryland Medicaid Hospice program enrollment, administrative processes, and stakeholder communication including general inquiries. Hospice is a fee-for-service program that provides services to terminally ill Medicaid participants. This position provides the following support: gathering and analyzing data on Hospice services; monitoring Hospice providers to ensure that medically necessary services are provided in accordance with federal and State regulations, policies, and standard medical practice; providing guidance and direction to Hospice providers; initiating corrective and improvement action as needed; and making recommendations to management regarding corrective and innovative actions.

Experience: Seven years of administrative or professional experience developing or applying policies and regulations in medical assistance, health insurance, federal or State entitlement programs.

Notes:

1. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and three years of administrative or professional experience developing or applying policies and regulations in medical assistance, health insurance, federal or State entitlement programs for the required experience.

2. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in the related field of work for the required experience.

3. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer in Operational Analysis classifications or Health Services Management specialty codes in the health-related field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.

* * * THIS RECRUITMENT IS LIMITED TO CURRENT MDH OFFICE OF LONG-TERM SERVICES AND SUPPORTS EMPLOYEES ONLY. * * * 

Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties may 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.

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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