Hospital Reimbursement Specialist

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Department ofHealth and Human Services (DHHS)

Public Service Coordinator II

Opening Date:January 22 2026

Closing Date:February 4 2026

Job Class Code:CA29

Grade:29 (Confidential)

Salary:$68993.59 - $97635.20 per year

Position Number:02000-4178

Location:Augusta

-Limited Period Position-

Job Description:

This position offers an opportunity to combine analytical skills with public service impact helping to design and implement equitable data-driven reimbursement systems that sustain access to high-quality care. As a hospital specialist in Rate Setting you will:

Lead analysis of hospital cost reports claims and financial data to shape hospital reimbursement reform and ensure MaineCares hospital payment models are sustainable equitable and aligned with quality care outcomes.

Support MaineCares transition toward more value-driven and transparent hospital payment systems developing data models and financial tools that link cost utilization and outcomes.

Review claims data to understand hospital billing practices and trends and communicate actionable information to senior leadership.

Track federal and state legislation and policy changes impacting hospitals and estimating potential provider impacts and fiscal impacts.

Create and lead presentations both to internal Department groups and to external providers or partners.

Lead work with program staff from OMS Policy Delivery System Reform Provider Relations Care Coordination and other OMS units and also from other DHHS Offices to develop and implement policies impacting hospitals.

Engage with OMS Program Integrity staff to monitor potential fraud waste and abuse in hospital billing and reimbursement.

Evaluate and model the fiscal impacts of proposed reimbursement strategies providing senior leadership with actionable insights that guide multimillion-dollar hospital payment decisions.

Analyze post-implementation impacts of the adopted changes to reimbursement policies.

Oversee the process of generating supplemental payments to hospitals.

Be a subject matter expert on hospital cost reports and understand financial pressures hospitals are facing.

Create reports or dashboards with important data and key metrics about hospitals.

Troubleshoot and respond to questions and issues that arise related to hospital reimbursement.

Minimum Qualifications:

To qualify you must have an eight (8) year combination of education and/or experience comprised of a Masters Degree in Business Administration Non-Profit Administration Finance Health Care Administration or a closely related field and two (2) years of experience in cost budget and financial analysis. Directly related professional experience may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis.

Preferred experience includes:

Experience with and knowledge of the Medicaid program and/or other health and human services programs serving low-income populations

Lived experience with Medicaid and/or other health-related social needs common to individuals and families receiving Medicaid coverage

The background of well-qualified candidates will demonstrate the following competencies:

working with hospital cost reports financial statements and claims data

written and oral communication skills including the ability to lead meetings and public presentation.

using analytics tools with ability to write SQL queries is preferred

to research law regulations and Medicaid policies to provide sound advice and recommendations to executive managers

to synthesize and present complicated analysis and technical information in an understandable and concise manner to support decision-making

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Agency information:

The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is dedicated to promoting health safety resilience and opportunity for Maine people. The Department provides health and social services to approximately a third of the States population including children families older Mainers and individuals with disabilities mental illness and substance use disorders. The Department also promotes public health operates two state psychiatric hospitals and provides oversight to health care providers.

The Office of MaineCare Services (OMS) within DHHS administers the states Medicaid program which provides free or low-cost health insurance coverage for low-income Mainers so they can access the health care services they need to work care for family go to school and participate in the community. OMS works collaboratively with other State agencies the Legislature the Office of the Governor MaineCare members health care providers and other health care purchasers on statewide healthcare improvement initiatives. OMS is committed to advancing health equity efforts to improve access to care and positive health outcomes for all low-income Mainers. OMS provides benefit coverage and support services in alignment with Department goals federal requirements and State statutes. OMS also provides oversight necessary to ensure accountability and efficient and effective administration of the states Medicaid program.

The Rate Setting unit is located within the OMS Data Analytics team. Rate Setting oversees the implementation and operations of MaineCares rate system and other key DHHS reimbursement initiatives. Rate Setting objectives are to streamline rationalize and improve MaineCares reimbursement system to ensure rates are equitable and adequate to provide all MaineCare members with access to needed high value healthcare services. MaineCares Rate Setting team plays a pivotal role in shaping how hospitals across the state are reimbursed the financial health of Maines hospital system access to hospital services and the sustainability of Medicaid services.

Application Information:

For additional information about this position please contact David Jorgenson at .

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Benefits of working for the State of Maine:

No matter where you work across Maine state government you find employees who embody our state mottoDirigo or I leadas they provide essential services to Mainers every day. We believe in supporting our workforces health and wellbeing with a valuable total compensation package including:

• Work-Life Fit Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using13 paid holidays 12 days of sick leave and3 weeks of vacation leaveannually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.
• Health Insurance Coverage The State of Maine pays85%-100%of employee-only premiums ($12845.82 - $15112.76 annual value) depending on salary. Use this chart to find thepremium costsfor you and your family including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State.
• Health Insurance Premium Credit Participation decreases employee-only premiums by 5%. Visit the Office of Employee Health and Wellness for more information aboutprogram requirements.
• Dental Insurance The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($395.72 annual value).
• Retirement Plan The State contributes the equivalent of 18.91% of the employees pay towards the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS).
• Parental leaveis one of the most important benefits for any working parent. All employees who are welcoming a childincluding fathers and adoptive parentsreceivesix weeks of fully paid parental leave. Additional unpaid leave may also be available under theFamily and Medical Leave Act.

State employees are eligible for anextensive and highly competitive benefits package covering many aspects of wellness. Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness.

Note: Benefits may vary somewhat according to specific collective bargaining agreements and are prorated foranything less than full-time.

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