Health Policy Analyst I

State of Maryland • Baltimore City, MD

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The primary purpose of this full-time contractual position is to design, evaluate, analyze, develop, research, and update statewide policies, data, and reports related to the Maryland Healthy Smiles Dental Program. The position also assists with monitoring the contract of the Dental Benefits Administrator (DBA), which administers the program and serves a Medicaid population of approximately 1.6 million. The Health Policy Analyst I acts as an advisor and expert consultant on health policy issues related to the Dental Program.

The position is located in MDH's Acute Care Administration/Dental Clinic and Labs at 201 West Preston Street, Baltimore, Maryland. Employees may be assigned duties requiring operation of a motor vehicle; those employees must hold a motor vehicle operator’s license valid in Maryland.

This is a contractual position. Eligible contractual employees working at least 30 hours per week or an average of 130 hours per month may qualify for subsidized health benefits. Employees pay 25% of medical and prescription premiums, including coverage for eligible enrolled dependents, while the State subsidizes the remaining 75%. Dental coverage, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, and life insurance are available at the employee's full premium cost. Contractual employees may receive leave at a rate of one hour per 30 hours worked, up to 40 hours per calendar year.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• One year of experience evaluating, analyzing, researching, and developing health care services, policies, and programs.
• A Master's degree in Health Sciences, Health Care Administration, Public Health, Public Policy, or a closely related field from an accredited college or university may substitute for the required experience.

Nice To Haves

• Experience researching, developing, and drafting health policies, including State Plan Amendments and Regulatory Amendments.
• Experience evaluating and analyzing complex data sets to identify trends, problems, or fiscal issues within a healthcare program.
• Experience monitoring large-scale vendor contracts.
• Experience with provider enrollment or outreach activities designed to enhance a healthcare provider network.
• Broad knowledge of state and federal Medicaid policies, regulations, and industry standards.

Responsibilities

• Design, evaluate, analyze, develop, research, and update statewide policies, data, and reports related to the Maryland Healthy Smiles Dental Program.
• Assist with monitoring the contract of the Dental Benefits Administrator that administers the Maryland Healthy Smiles Dental Program.
• Advise and serve as an expert consultant on health policy issues related to the Dental Program.

Benefits

• Eligible contractual employees working at least 30 hours per week or an average of 130 hours per month may be eligible for subsidized health benefits for themselves and their dependents.
• Medical and prescription coverage premiums are subsidized 75% by the State; employees pay the remaining 25%.
• Dental coverage, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, and life insurance are available, with employees responsible for the full premiums.
• Contractual leave may be granted at one hour per 30 hours worked, up to 40 hours per calendar year.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level