Health IT Coordinator

Department of Health and Human Services; Augusta (ME); On-site; USD 69,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) in Augusta, Maine is seeking a Public Service Coordinator I to design and implement health information technology strategies within the MaineCare Services Office. The role requires collaboration across agencies and vendors to advance value-based care and data-driven improvements.

You will serve as a subject matter expert or project lead on HIT initiatives, manage APDs, and oversee the Health Information Exchange contract to align with federal

Qualifications

• Eight-year combination of education and/or experience in healthcare or health plan administration, public policy research/design/implementation, and/or healthcare-related program operations and analytics.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate CMS Data & Systems Group expenditures reporting via APDs for MES modules.
• Collaborate with program, contract management, finance, and technical teams on APD development, maintenance, and reporting.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

Public administration

Job description

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Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Public Service Coordinator I

Opening Date: August 21, 2026 Closing Date: September 3, 2026 Job Class Code: CA28 Grade: 28 (Confidential) Salary: $69,180.80 - $98,280.00 per year Position Number: 02000-4042 Location: Augusta

Job Description:

The person will coordinate the Office of MaineCare Services’ (OMS) efforts to design and implement HIT strategies to support a value-based transformed health care system, promote member-centered system interfaces, and use data to drive process or quality improvements. This position serves on project teams as either a subject matter expert or a project lead; this includes helping teams design solutions that meet needs across policy, programmatic, operational, administrative, and technical areas. As such, the person in this position must be highly collaborative in nature while also being able to accomplish unique independent work as the single HIT Coordinator for OMS. The person in this position must be able to develop and maintain good working relationships with colleagues at all levels across state agencies, external vendors, and federal agencies. The person in this position must also be able to represent OMS and DHHS professionally and in alignment with agency priorities and strategy.

Job responsibilities include:

• Acting as DHHS’ primary liaison to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Data & Systems Group for the primary purpose of requesting and reporting on expenditures of Medicaid enhanced federal funding, and related information, via Advanced Planning Documents (APDs) for modules under the MES;
• Working with program, contract management, finance, and technical teams across DHHS on APD-related development, maintenance, and reporting; developing, improving, and documenting processes related to the same.
• Overseeing the contract for DHHS-funded activities of the statewide Health information Exchange (HIE) and leading cross-DHHS coordination for effective operations and strategy related to this work.
• Serving as a subject matter expert on federal requirements related to HIT, including monitoring, evaluating and advising on Federal and state rules and regulations that relate to HIE and interoperability; determining how federal requirements related to HIT impact OMS and our partners.
• Assessing and advising on opportunities to advance interagency and cross-payer collaboration, integration, efficiency, and cost savings through meaningful data sharing, system alignment, etc. that support OMS initiatives.
• Engaging and/or leading contract procurement and management processes for new and ongoing HIT initiatives, including drafting Requests for Proposal and contract language and overseeing vendors to ensure contract deliverables are met on time and within budget.
• Actively participating in educational and collaborative forums to develop or maintain subject matter expertise in the area of HIT and APDs.

Minimum Qualifications:

To qualify, you must have an eight (8) year combination of education and/or experience comprised of healthcare or health plan administration; public policy research, design and implementation; and/or healthcare-related program operations and analytics. Professional degree in public administration, healthcare administration, public health or other comparable field preferred.

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:

1. Ability to track, understand, organize, and synthesize complex information and documentation, and an ability to communicate that information to a variety of technical and non-technical audiences, including those working in information technology, health systems, and public health.
2. Ability to interpret state and federal regulations and guidance related to HIT.
3. Experience with contract and vendor procurement and management best practices, with a focus on accountability for outcomes.
4. Ability to analyze, evaluate, interpret, and communicate data to make recommendations and inform decision-making.
5. Strong verbal and written communication skills.

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 State's 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 Maine 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 State's population, including children, families, older Mainers, and individuals with disabilities, mental illness, and substance use disorders. The Office of MaineCare Services (OMS) within DHHS administers the state’s 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 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 state’s Medicaid program. This position is part of the team at OMS which oversees the Medicaid Management Information System (MMIS) and other components of the Medicaid Enterprise System (MES), which are state-level technology solutions designed to manage the full spectrum of Medicaid program operations. The Health Information Technology (HIT) Coordinator supports HIT-related efforts to advance strategic priorities; leads efforts to design and implement various aspects of HIT; and uses data to drive improvement across multiple programs. This position supports federal funding requests and federal reporting for the Medicaid Management Information System (MMIS), which processes and pays claims from healthcare providers for services rendered to MaineCare members. However, programmatically, the position is primarily focused on MES components aside from the MMIS.

Benefits of working for the State of Maine:

• Work-Life Fit – Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using 13 paid holidays and 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave. When you or immediate members of your family are ill, utilize 12 days of sick leave per year.
• Health Insurance Coverage – The State of Maine pays 85%-95% of employee-only premiums ($12,213.60 - $13,650.48 annual value), depending on salary. Use this chart to find the premium costs for 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 about program requirements.
• Dental Insurance – The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($365.28 annual value).
• Retirement Plan – The State contributes the equivalent of 18.86% of the employee’s pay towards the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS), on behalf of the employee.
• Gym Membership Reimbursement – Improve overall health with regular exercise and receive up to $40 per month to offset this expense.
• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts – Set aside money pre-tax to help pay for out-of-pocket health care expenses and/or daycare expenses.
• Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness – The State of Maine is a qualified employer for this federal program. For more information, visit the Federal Student Aid office.
• Living Resources Program – Navigate challenging work and life situations with our employee assistance program.
• Parental leave is one of the most important benefits for any working parent. All employees who are welcoming a child—including non-birthing and adoptive parents—receive six weeks of fully paid parental leave. Additional, unpaid leave may also be available, under the Family and Medical Leave Act.
• Voluntary Deferred Compensation – Save additional pre-tax funds for retirement in a MaineSaves 457(b) account through payroll deductions.

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