Comprehensive Health Planner II

State of Maine•Augusta, ME

10d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Comprehensive Health Planner II is a new position in the Department of Health and Human Services’ Division of Licensing and Certification, working within the Medical Facilities Unit. The role is responsible for oversight of the hospital charity care and financial assistance program. The position is based in Augusta and allows partial telework with management approval. It has no supervisory, shift, on-call, direct care, or holiday work requirements. The position collects and evaluates data and prepares and presents reports about the use of charity care and financial assistance programs in Maine. It develops program application materials, implements and monitors the complaint intake process, and communicates with complainants, hospitals, and other Department programs. It also supports enforcement of hospital charity care and financial assistance requirements, including investigating patient complaints, taking corrective actions, and providing staff support for any necessary legal action.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Public/Community Health, Health Administration, Health Sciences or Health Education; Public Administration, Government, Social Work, or a closely related field, plus three years of professional experience in planning, development, coordination, and/or evaluation of health programs or services; alternatively, an equivalent seven-year combination of education, training, and experience.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of existing statutes and rules.
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills.
Experience using databases and Windows products.
Ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

Collect and evaluate data to draft and present reports regarding the use of charity care and financial assistance programs in Maine.
Develop program application materials.
Implement and monitor the complaint intake process.
Communicate with complainants, hospitals, and other Department programs.
Engage in enforcement actions related to hospital charity care and other required financial assistance programs.
Investigate patient complaints, take corrective actions, and provide staff support for any necessary legal action.

Benefits

13 paid holidays and at least three weeks of vacation leave annually; vacation accrual increases with years of service.
Personal leave for overtime-exempt employees.
12 days of sick leave per year.
The State pays 85%–95% of employee-only health insurance premiums, depending on salary; dependent coverage varies.
A 5% employee-only health insurance premium credit for participation in the applicable program.
The State pays 100% of employee-only dental insurance premiums.
State contribution equivalent to 14.06% of employee pay toward MainePERS retirement.
Gym membership reimbursement of up to $40 per month.
Health and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
Eligibility for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness through the State’s qualified-employer status.
Employee assistance program through the Living Resources Program.
Six weeks of fully paid parental leave for employees welcoming a child, including non-birthing and adoptive parents; additional unpaid leave may be available under the Family and Medical Leave Act.
Voluntary deferred compensation through a MaineSaves 457(b) account.
Additional wellness benefits for State employees.