Associate Health Care Analyst at The Department of Children and Families in Hartford, Connecticut

Job Description:

Introduction

Our mission at the State of Connecticut,Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS),
is a health care agency whose mission is to promote the overall health and
wellness of persons with behavioral health needs through an integrated network
of holistic, comprehensive, effective, and efficient services and supports that
foster dignity, respect, and self-sufficiency in those we serve.

Do you want to make a difference
while participating in a dynamic and reciprocal health care environment in the
public sector? If so, we want you to join us!

The
DMHAS, Office of the Commissioner (OOC) seeks qualified individuals for the
position of Associate Health Care Analyst within ourFiscal Services Division,410 Capitol Avenue, Hartford, CT. This
is a full-time, 40 hours per week position, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to
4:30 p.m. The position number is 125979.

This position is located in the
Healthcare Finance Unit. This unit coordinates the Department's
rate-setting and claims analysis (e.g., General Assistance Behavioral Health
Program) functions, and provides financial analysis and reporting requested by
internal and external customers.

Discover the opportunity to:

• Review and
  evaluate health care related financial and utilization data for accuracy and
  completeness;


• Resolve any deficiencies and update databases;


• Conduct complex
  financial and utilization analyses and produce actionable healthcare data
  analytics, written reports, narratives, and publications to inform and evaluate
  health care policies and objectives;


• Measure financial conditions and provide data for decision and policy making;


• Interpret and analyze complex
  financial and statistical data; and


• Answer inquiries and assists in processing
  financial analysis requests from auditors.

We offer a competitivebenefits package,
excellent health care, generous leave policies, retirement plan, and
more! We also encourage a healthy work-life balance to all employees!

Selection Plan

This position will be filled in accordance with contractual
language,reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment
rules. Candidates who meetthe Minimum Qualifications - as listed on the
job opening - will be considered for this role, as determined by qualifications
stated on the submitted application.

The minimum experience and training
requirements must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise
specified.

Applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies.

This posting may require completion of additional referral questions (RQs)
which will be sent to you via email after the closing date. The email
notification will include an expiration date by which you must submit (Finish)
your responses. Please regularly check your email for notifications. Please
check your SPAM and/or Junk folders, as emails could end up there in error.

Please ensure that your application is complete and you have included your
resume in the "Resume Tab" of your application as you will be unable to make
revisions once you submit your application into the JobAps system. Individuals
considered for interview will be required to submit additional documentation
supporting their qualification(s) for this position. These documents may
include performance reviews, attendance, supervisory references, college
transcripts, licensure, etc. You do not have to attach these documents to
your application.

Should you have questions pertaining to this recruitment,
please contact Doreen Clemson atDoreen.Clemson@ct.govor (860)
785-9855.

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In the Departments of Developmental Services, Mental Health and Addiction Services, Public Health, Social Services or the Office of the State Comptroller, this class is accountable for performing the most complex tasks in the analysis of financial, utilization and management records of health care facilities and/or providers or health insurance providers.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Performs the most complex duties in the review of materials to determine compliance with requirements contained in Connecticut General Statutes and agency regulations; assists in development of procedures, documentation references and computer programming and data base management to provide efficient and effective use of staff resources; reviews and evaluates financial, utilization and management records of health care facilities and/or providers toward various ends; prepares complex financial, narrative and statistical reports; reviews findings and conclusions with senior staff; conducts research and analysis as needed for special projects; provides staff training and assistance; performs related duties as required

DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH AND
ADDICTION SERVICES: Analyzes and evaluates complex budget, expenditure,
utilization, rate setting and/or revenue issues within behavioral health
programs; prepares reports of findings for decision and policy making purposes;
may prepare cost-based rate proposals for provider services; performs related
duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

Considerable knowledge of principles and practices of financial management including organization, administration, management, finance, budgeting, auditing and accounting; knowledge of health care industry; interpersonal skills; oral and written communication skills; considerable ability in interpretation and analysis of complex financial, statistical and technical data; ability to utilize computer software.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Seven (7) years of professional experience in financial management with some experience in health care management.

Note: Financial management is defined as professional accounting or auditing work with responsibility for the review and recommendation of financial policies and procedures of a business organization.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED

1. 
   College training be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equalling one-half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of four (4) years for a Bachelor's degree.
   
   
   


2. 
   A Master's degree in accounting, finance or other closely related field or public health with some college courses in accounting or finance may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience.
   
   
   


3. 
   Professional experience in health care facility administration, health program administration, health insurance administration, health planning or other health care related fields may be substituted for the General Experience on a year for year basis to a maximum of one (1) year.
   

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preference will be given to candidates who possess:

• Experience in the principles and practices of financial
  management and organization, administration, finance, budgeting, auditing and
  accounting in the healthcare industry;


• Experience
  in extracting, reviewing, interpreting and analyzing complex financial,
  statistical, and technical data and information from databases and other
  sources, and preparing related written reports and narratives;


• Experience with interpreting federal and
  state laws, statutes and regulations;


• Professional
  experience in healthcare facility administration, health program
  administration, health insurance administration, health planning or other
  closely related field; and


• Master's degree
  in accounting, finance or other closely related field or public health with
  college courses in accounting or finance.

Conclusion

AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.

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