HEALTHCARE DATA MANAGEMENT AND INTEGRITY ANALYST

Introduction

GRADE

HSCR 0001

LOCATION OF POSITION

MDH Health Services Cost Review Commission 4160 Patterson Avenue Baltimore MD 21215

Main Purpose of Job

The Maryland Health Services Cost Review Commission (HSCRC) seeks a Healthcare Data Management and Integrity (HDMI) Analyst to assist with developing, directing, and implementing tasks related to the clinical and financial data reporting required by all hospitals under the jurisdiction of the HSCRC. The primary responsibility of the HDMI Analyst is to verify that hospitals are complying with HSCRC policies, regulations, and procedures. Specifically, the HDMI Analyst will be responsible for the following tasks: perform detailed annual reviews of the Special Audit reports; promptly investigate patient billing complaints; reconcile special purpose accounts; process data request applications and Data Use Agreements (DUA) forms; assist with organizing quarterly stakeholder meetings; maintain the accuracy of the HSCRC website and hospital data contacts lists; and assist with updates and revisions of data submission requirements for financial, clinical, and supplemental data.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Qualified candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and two or more years of healthcare administration experience and the ability to report work to internal and external stakeholders.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

The desired candidate should possess: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively communicate with colleagues, patients and/or HSCRC/hospital management Personal computer literacy with a strong proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite and data analysis tools and techniques Self-motivation and the ability to work in a self-directed team by taking and giving direction and sharing in the responsibility of the team

SELECTION PROCESS

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.

BENEFITS

Contractual employees who work for an agency covered under the State Employee and Retiree Health and Welfare Benefits Program, have a current employment contract and work 30 or more hours a week (or on average 130 hours per month) may be eligible for subsidized health benefits coverage for themselves and their dependents. As a contractual employee, you will be responsible for paying 25% of the premiums for your medical and prescription coverage, including any eligible dependents you have enrolled. The State of Maryland will subsidize the remaining 75% of the cost for these benefits. You can also elect to enroll in dental coverage, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, and life insurance, but will be responsible to pay the full premium for these benefits. Leave may be granted to a contractual employee who has worked 120 days in a 12 month period. This leave accrues at a rate of one hour for every 30 hours worked, not to exceed 40 hours per calendar year.

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

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.