Health Services Policy Analyst (PN 20014827)

Health Services Policy Analyst

About Us:

Our mission at the Ohio Department of Health (ODH) is advancing the health and well-being of all Ohioans. Our agency is committed to building a modern, vibrant public health system that creates the conditions where all Ohioans flourish.

The Bureau of Regulatory Operations is responsible for licensing, certification, and enforcement for health care facilities, services, and programs.

What You'Ll Do:

The Health Services Policy Analyst will work under the direction of the Bureau of Regulatory Operations (BRO) supervisor. This position plays a key role in shaping healthcare services, ensuring quality standards and driving data-driven decision-making. Duties Include: 

• Conduct analyses of healthcare cost, quality, access, utilization and outcomes to inform policy decisions.
• Support statutory and regulatory reporting requirements, including hospital transparency, workplace safety, and certificate of need program. 
• Formulate, implement and evaluate healthcare policies, regulations and procedures. 
• Design, manage and execute data reporting and research projects related to licensing, stroke registry, nursing services staffing plans, bed inventory and related programs. 
• Prepare analytical reports, policy recommendations, and legislative updates for leadership and stakeholders.
• Review and evaluate healthcare facility applications and compliance with the Ohio Revised Code and Ohio Administrative Code.
• Collaborate with hospitals, healthcare organizations, and state agencies to enhance service delivery and ensure regulatory compliance
• Provide expert testimony and presentations at administrative hearings and policy forums. 

UNUSUAL WORKING CONDITIONS:  This position may require travel. 

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)

*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

Position Qualifications:

• Completion of undergraduate core coursework Health services administration, mathematics, statistics, actuarial science, public administration, allied health sciences, nursing, economics, public health, or comparable field AND all of the following bulleted criteria:
• 12 mos. exp. in Health services administration, mathematics, statistics, actuarial science, public administration, allied health sciences, nursing, economics, public health, or comparable field.
• 12 mos. trg. or 12 mos. exp. in research methodology, measurement & testing, analysis of variance & survey sampling.
• 6 mos. trg. or 6 mos. exp. in use of computer programs/applications used for spreadsheets, statistical analysis & graphics presentation & word processing. 
• 1 course or 3 mos. exp. in multiple regression or multivariate analysis. 
• 12 mos. exp. in Health services administration, mathematics, statistics, actuarial science, public administration, allied health sciences, nursing, economics, public health, or comparable field.
• 12 mos. trg. or 12 mos. exp. in research methodology, measurement & testing, analysis of variance & survey sampling.
• 6 mos. trg. or 6 mos. exp. in use of computer programs/applications used for spreadsheets, statistical analysis & graphics presentation & word processing. 
• 1 course or 3 mos. exp. in multiple regression or multivariate analysis. 

Or

• Completion of graduate core coursework in health services administration, mathematics, statistics, actuarial science, public administration, allied health sciences, nursing, economics or comparable field AND all of the following bulleted criteria: 
• 12 mos. trg. or 12 mos. exp. in research methodology, measurement & testing, analysis of variance & survey sampling.
• 6 mos. trg. or 6 mos. exp. in use of computer programs/applications used for spreadsheets, statistical analysis & graphics presentation & word processing. 
• 1 course or 3 mos. exp. in multiple regression or multivariate analysis. 
• 12 mos. trg. or 12 mos. exp. in research methodology, measurement & testing, analysis of variance & survey sampling.
• 6 mos. trg. or 6 mos. exp. in use of computer programs/applications used for spreadsheets, statistical analysis & graphics presentation & word processing. 
• 1 course or 3 mos. exp. in multiple regression or multivariate analysis. 

Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.

Additional Qualifications:

Applications of those who meet the minimum qualifications will be further evaluated against the following criteria:

• Bachelor's or advanced degree in health services administration, hospital administration, health provider field, data collection, strategic communication or information, mathematics, statistics, actuarial science, public administration, allied health sciences, nursing or public health. 
• Experience reviewing contracts and/or health care related applications, budget and finance documents and/or construction plans. 
• Experience conducting research activities (e.g., gathering, analyzing data, producing reports from a variety of databases).
• Experience in multitasking on a variety of projects associated with federal and state regulations. 
• Experience in providing technical assistance or consultation for a program. 
• Experience in working, reading and analyzing Ohio Revised Code and Federal Regulation. 
• Experience in working with evaluating complex projects.
• Experience with computer software (e.g., Microsoft Suite: Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
• Scheduling and preparing for meetings to report before a group of people on data and research outcomes. 
• Experience reviewing contracts and/or health care related applications, budget and finance documents and/or construction plans. 
• Experience conducting research activities (e.g., gathering, analyzing data, producing reports from a variety of databases).
• Experience in multitasking on a variety of projects associated with federal and state regulations. 
• Experience in providing technical assistance or consultation for a program. 
• Experience in working, reading and analyzing Ohio Revised Code and Federal Regulation. 
• Experience in working with evaluating complex projects.
• Experience with computer software (e.g., Microsoft Suite: Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
• All eligible applications shall be reviewed considering the following criteria: qualifications, experience, education, active disciplinary record, and work record. 
• Job Skills: Health Administration

Technical Skills: Compliance Enforcement, Public Relations, Reasearch

Professional Skills: Analyzation, Attention to Detail, Verbal Communication, Written Communication, Interpreting Data

Educational Transcript Requirements: 
Official educational transcripts are required for all post-high school educational accomplishments, coursework or degrees claimed on the application. Applicants will be required to submit an official transcript prior to receiving a formal offer of employment. Failure to provide transcripts within five (5) working days of being requested will cause the applicant to be eliminated from further consideration. 

Please note that a transcript is considered "official" only if it is an original copy from the educational institution and includes an institutional watermark, ink stamp or embossed stamp. Transcripts printed from the institution's website will not be accepted. ODH reserves the right to assess the academic credibility of an educational entity's award of a putative degree.

Supplemental Information:

ALL ANSWERS TO THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS MUST BE SUPPORTED BY THE WORK EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION PROVIDED ON YOUR CIVIL SERVICE APPLICATION.
Unless required by legislation, the selected candidate will begin at Pay Grade 13, Step 1 of the SEIU/1199 union Pay Range Schedule ($34.96 per hour), with an opportunity for pay increase after six months ($36.65) of satisfactory performance and then a yearly raise thereafter. 

APPLICATION PROCEDURES: 
All applicants must submit a completed Ohio Civil Service Application using the TALEO System. Paper applications will not be considered. Applicants must clearly indicate how they meet the minimum qualifications and/or position specific minimum qualifications. Applicants are also encouraged to document any experience, education and/or training related to the job duties above. An assessment of these criteria may be conducted to determine the applicants who are interviewed.

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BACKGROUND CHECK NOTICE:
The final candidate selected for this position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position. An individual assessment of an applicant's prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.
 

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.