ADMINISTRATOR III (ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE MANAGER)

Main Purpose of Job

This position functions as the Administrative Manager within the Office of Health Care Financing. The position analyzes, develops, coordinates, plans and implements tasks to ensure fiscal responsibility for the following programs within the Office of Health Care Financing; Office of the Deputy Secretary for Health Care Financing and Medicaid (DSCHF), Office of Pharmacy Services (OPS), Office of Long Term Services and Supports (OLTSS), Office of Medicaid Provider Services (OMPS), Office of Finance – Medicaid (OOF), Office of Medical Benefits Management (OMBM), and the Office of Eligibility Services (OES). This position provides administrative assistance in the areas of Human Resources and Fiscal Administration. The position ensures that the department guidelines are followed and properly applied. The responsibilities include review for approval / disapproval and subsequent processing of all personnel transactions, including hiring freeze exemption requests, recruitments, special payments payroll contracts, and the Performance Planning and Evaluation Program (PEPs).

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education : Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.

Experience : Six years of administrative staff or professional work.

Notes :

1. Candidates may substitute 30 college credit hours from an accredited college or university for each year up to four years of the required experience.

2. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and two years of experience in administrative staff or professional work for the required experience.

3. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Master's degree from an accredited college or university for the required experience.

4. Candidates may substitute Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer involving staff work related to the administration of rules, regulations, policy, procedures and processes, or overseeing or coordinating unit operations or functioning as a staff assistant to a higher ranking commissioned officer on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

The desired candidate should possess the following :

• Experience with prioritizing, scheduling, and managing high volume requests with strict deadlines.
• Experience with FMIS and MMIS.
• Experience with the Maryland Medicaid Administration.
• Experience with strong attention to detail and accurate record keeping.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

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 , 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.