What are the responsibilities and job description for the Provider Engagement Coordinator HEALTH POLICY ANALYST II position at State of Maryland?
Introduction GRADE
18
LOCATION OF POSITION
MDH - Office of Population Health Improvement
1223 W. Pratt Street
Baltimore, MD 21223
Main Purpose of Job
The Provider Engagement Coordinator within the Office of Provider Engagement and Regulation (OPER)'s Office of the Prescription Drug Monitoring Program (PDMP) serves as a full performance health policy analyst to address Office of PDMP goals and broader OPER initiatives. The PDMP is a core component of the State's strategy to address opioid and other prescription drug related morbidity and mortality and drug diversion. OPER plans, implements, and evaluates evidence-based public health prevention activities that aim to improve the use of controlled dangerous substances and the quality of associated patient care.
The Provider Engagement Coordinator evaluates, analyzes, researches, and develops policies, programs, services, as well as new initiatives focused on safe controlled substance prescribing and dispensing with the goal of increased patient care coordination and improved health outcomes in Maryland. Content areas will include opioid prescribing, provider initiatives in overdose prevention, healthcare quality, and pain management.
In addition to policy evaluation, the Provider Engagement Coordinator is responsible for planning and coordinating meetings with soliciting feedback from subject matter experts and health care providers as well as building and maintaining relationships with internal and external stakeholders. In support of this work, the Provider Engagement Coordinator will need to have an understanding of health care quality initiatives specific to opioid prescribing, have sufficient writing skills to prepare reports summarizing health care research, and must have excellent interpersonal skills and be adept at cultivating partnerships and collaborating across teams. In support of soliciting feedback from health care providers, the Provider Engagement Coordinator may develop surveys or other research methodologies as well as support project evaluation work.
Major programs whose operations or data custody are subject to the Provider Engagement Coordinator's evaluation, research, and development include the Prescription Drug Monitoring Program (PDMP); data analysis using PDMP, fatal overdose data from the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner (OCME), non-fatal overdose event data from Health Services Cost Review Commission (HSCRC), and other relevant datasets.
Minimum Qualifications
Education: A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
Experience: Two years of experience evaluating, analyzing, researching and developing health care services, policies and programs.
Notes
The desired candidate should possess the following:
Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator’s license valid in the State of Maryland.
SELECTION PROCESS
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.
Benefits
STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS
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.
18
LOCATION OF POSITION
MDH - Office of Population Health Improvement
1223 W. Pratt Street
Baltimore, MD 21223
Main Purpose of Job
The Provider Engagement Coordinator within the Office of Provider Engagement and Regulation (OPER)'s Office of the Prescription Drug Monitoring Program (PDMP) serves as a full performance health policy analyst to address Office of PDMP goals and broader OPER initiatives. The PDMP is a core component of the State's strategy to address opioid and other prescription drug related morbidity and mortality and drug diversion. OPER plans, implements, and evaluates evidence-based public health prevention activities that aim to improve the use of controlled dangerous substances and the quality of associated patient care.
The Provider Engagement Coordinator evaluates, analyzes, researches, and develops policies, programs, services, as well as new initiatives focused on safe controlled substance prescribing and dispensing with the goal of increased patient care coordination and improved health outcomes in Maryland. Content areas will include opioid prescribing, provider initiatives in overdose prevention, healthcare quality, and pain management.
In addition to policy evaluation, the Provider Engagement Coordinator is responsible for planning and coordinating meetings with soliciting feedback from subject matter experts and health care providers as well as building and maintaining relationships with internal and external stakeholders. In support of this work, the Provider Engagement Coordinator will need to have an understanding of health care quality initiatives specific to opioid prescribing, have sufficient writing skills to prepare reports summarizing health care research, and must have excellent interpersonal skills and be adept at cultivating partnerships and collaborating across teams. In support of soliciting feedback from health care providers, the Provider Engagement Coordinator may develop surveys or other research methodologies as well as support project evaluation work.
Major programs whose operations or data custody are subject to the Provider Engagement Coordinator's evaluation, research, and development include the Prescription Drug Monitoring Program (PDMP); data analysis using PDMP, fatal overdose data from the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner (OCME), non-fatal overdose event data from Health Services Cost Review Commission (HSCRC), and other relevant datasets.
Minimum Qualifications
Education: A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
Experience: Two years of experience evaluating, analyzing, researching and developing health care services, policies and programs.
Notes
- Candidates may substitute the possession of a Master's degree in Health Sciences, Health Care Administration, Public Health, Public Policy or closely related field for one year of the required experience.
- Candidates may substitute the possession of a Doctorate degree in Health Sciences, Health Care Administration, Public Health, Public Policy or closely related field for the required experience.
The desired candidate should possess the following:
- General knowledge and experience with pubic health, specific to overdose prevention, opioid prescribing, or interventions targeting health care providers
- Experience with project management
- Experience with program evaluation and reporting
- Skills to organize, implement and administer health care provider communication
- Experience with tracking state level legislative and regulatory changes
- Experience with project management software (i.e. Smartsheets)
Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator’s license valid in the State of Maryland.
SELECTION PROCESS
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.
Benefits
STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS
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.
