DEFINITION:
Under direction and general supervision of a Health Economics Research Specialist 1 or other supervisory official in a state department, performs independent research and planning tasks of substantial technical complexity in the areas of health care finance, economic aspects of health planning, or case-mix reimbursement; does other related duties as required.
NOTE: The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed.
EXAMPLES OF WORK:
Independently undertakes research projects in the areas of health care facilities finance, reimbursement issues, capital finance, case-mix reimbursement, finance/planning and finance/quality relationships, and related matters.
Performs the assembly, correlation, and analysis of financial, economic, utilization, facility, and demographic data contained in existing reports to the department on health care services, health care costs, Certificates of Need, and related matters.
Develops a data base for state health finance, case-mix, health planning research, and quality assessment programs, and coordinates utilization of this data base with health care provider groups, third-party payers, and government and other agencies.
May assist with public presentations of research plans and findings and represent the Department at professional meetings and conferences.
Provides staff assistance for the education of industry representatives and the public on important findings of research and major issues related to health care finance.
May assist in formulation of department policy on reimbursement for capital expenditures by health care facilities, long-range financial and capital planning, reimbursement policies, and/or the relationship between reimbursement and planning activities.
Prepares research reports, recommendations, and analytic studies.
Provides technical assistance and advice to other units in the department when they have informational or research needs related to health care facilities finance, reimbursement, cost, or capital planning.
May assist in training other personnel in the planning and conduct of research studies in health finance, reimbursement, planning, and economics, and in the preparation of research reports.
May assist the Health Economic Research Specialist 1 in development of work program tasks and schedules.
May assist in administrative planning; in organization, administrative, and procedural studies, and in introducing new techniques and methods to improve administration.
Drafts complex, technical correspondence in the course of official duties.
Maintains records and files. Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.
REQUIREMENTS:
NOTE: Applicants must meet one of the following or a combination of both experience and education. Thirty (30) semester hour credits are equal to one (1) year of relevant experience.
Seven (7) years of professional experience in health care research, financial or management operation of a health care facility or organization, a governmental agency responsible for health care programs, third-party health insurance carrier, health care related research industry or university setting or management consulting firm in the health care field, including or supplemented by eighteen (18) semester hour credits in any combination of the following courses: finance, management, accounting, mathematics, economics, statistics, computer science, quantitative analysis, and/or research methods.
OR
Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, including or supplemented by eighteen (18) semester hour credits in any combination of the following courses: finance, management, accounting, mathematics, economics, statistics, computer science, quantitative analysis, and/or research methods; and three (3) years of the above-mentioned professional experience.
OR
Possession of a master's degree from an accredited college or university in Hospital Administration, Business Administration, Public Administration, Economics, Finance, Planning, Public Health, Biostatistics, or any related health field; and two (2) years of the above-mentioned professional experience.
OR
Possession of a doctoral degree in an appropriate field.
NOTE:/b> \"Professional experience\" refers to work that is creative, analytical, evaluative, and interpretive; requires a range and depth of specialized knowledge of the profession's principles, concepts, theories, and practices; and is performed with the authority to act according to one's own judgment and make accurate and informed decisions.
LICENSE:
Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform essential duties of the position.
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of statistical and research techniques including statistical analysis, research design, and data analysis including but not limited to sampling design, simple and multiple regression techniques, and simple, multiple, and partial correlation.
Knowledge of laws and rules relating to reimbursement, expenditures, and financial activities of health care facilities subject to regulation and supervision.
Knowledge of policies and practices of major third-party payers who reimburse for health care expenditures.
Knowledge of the interpretation of financial data and of proper form and content of financial records, statements, and schedules.
Knowledge of principles, techniques, and methods of accounting and financial reporting in general and in keeping with the particular requirements of nonprofit institutions and health care facilities.
Knowledge of capital finance including capital budgeting and financial management, and an understanding of capital budgets.
Knowledge of basic reporting processes and documents employed by health care facilities in reporting to government agencies and third party payers.
Knowledge of principles, techniques, and methods of macro and microeconomic analysis in general, and specifically as applied to requirements of nonprofit institutions and health care facilities.
Knowledge of data processing techniques including terminal input/output, timesharing, high level command structure, and utilization of standard statistical program packages.
Ability to comprehend, interpret, and apply national laws, regulations, and policies on health care reimbursement, planning, and regulations including Titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act, Public Law 93-641, Public Law 95-142, and NJSA 26:2H-1 et seq.
Ability to design and conduct research studies on major questions relating to health care finance and/or health care reimbursement.
Ability to plan and prepare reports of research findings.
Ability to analyze, interpret, and recommend revision in basic law and regulations.
Ability to represent the department with health care facilities, third party payers, other agencies of federal and state government, researchers, and other relevant individuals and institutions.
Ability to perform complex professional tasks independent of close supervision.
Ability to assist in training other personnel in planning, conduct, and reporting of research and analytic studies.
Ability to assist in initial formulation of department policy, plans, or programmatic statements.
Ability to write clear, concise reports of research findings that are technically accurate but comprehensible to nonexpert readers.
Ability to work effectively with associates, subordinates. and others.
Ability to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.
Ability to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in English sufficiently to perform duties of this position. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication.
Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as they can perform essential functions of the job after reasonable accommodation is made to their known limitations. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.
CODES: 26/P26 - 00382 RKR/mk 2/2/98
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Possession of a master's degree from an accredited college or university in Hospital Administration, Business Administration, Public Administration, Economics, Finance, Planning, Public Health, Biostatistics, or any related health field; and two (2) years of the above-mentioned professional experience.
OR
Possession of a doctoral degree in an appropriate field.
NOTE:/b> \"Professional experience\" refers to work that is creative, analytical, evaluative, and interpretive; requires a range and depth of specialized knowledge of the profession's principles, concepts, theories, and practices; and is performed with the authority to act according to one's own judgment and make accurate and informed decisions.
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Independently undertakes research projects in the areas of health care facilities finance, reimbursement issues, capital finance, case-mix reimbursement, finance/planning and finance/quality relationships, and related matters.
Performs the assembly, correlation, and analysis of financial, economic, utilization, facility, and demographic data contained in existing reports to the department on health care services, health care costs, Certificates of Need, and related matters.
Develops a data base for state health finance, case-mix, health planning research, and quality assessment programs, and coordinates utilization of this data base with health care provider groups, third-party payers, and government and other agencies.
May assist with public presentations of research plans and findings and represent the Department at professional meetings and conferences.
Provides staff assistance for the education of industry representatives and the public on important findings of research and major issues related to health care finance.
May assist in formulation of department policy on reimbursement for capital expenditures by health care facilities, long-range financial and capital planning, reimbursement policies, and/or the relationship between reimbursement and planning activities.
Prepares research reports, recommendations, and analytic studies.
Provides technical assistance and advice to other units in the department when they have informational or research needs related to health care facilities finance, reimbursement, cost, or capital planning.
May assist in training other personnel in the planning and conduct of research studies in health finance, reimbursement, planning, and economics, and in the preparation of research reports.
May assist the Health Economic Research Specialist 1 in development of work program tasks and schedules.
May assist in administrative planning; in organization, administrative, and procedural studies, and in introducing new techniques and methods to improve administration.
Drafts complex, technical correspondence in the course of official duties.
Maintains records and files. Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.
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Knowledge of statistical and research techniques including statistical analysis, research design, and data analysis including but not limited to sampling design, simple and multiple regression techniques, and simple, multiple, and partial correlation.
Knowledge of laws and rules relating to reimbursement, expenditures, and financial activities of health care facilities subject to regulation and supervision.
Knowledge of policies and practices of major third-party payers who reimburse for health care expenditures.
Knowledge of the interpretation of financial data and of proper form and content of financial records, statements, and schedules.
Knowledge of principles, techniques, and methods of accounting and financial reporting in general and in keeping with the particular requirements of nonprofit institutions and health care facilities.
Knowledge of capital finance including capital budgeting and financial management, and an understanding of capital budgets.
Knowledge of basic reporting processes and documents employed by health care facilities in reporting to government agencies and third party payers.
Knowledge of principles, techniques, and methods of macro and microeconomic analysis in general, and specifically as applied to requirements of nonprofit institutions and health care facilities.
Knowledge of data processing techniques including terminal input/output, timesharing, high level command structure, and utilization of standard statistical program packages.
Ability to comprehend, interpret, and apply national laws, regulations, and policies on health care reimbursement, planning, and regulations including Titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act, Public Law 93-641, Public Law 95-142, and NJSA 26:2H-1 et seq.
Ability to design and conduct research studies on major questions relating to health care finance and/or health care reimbursement.
Ability to plan and prepare reports of research findings.
Ability to analyze, interpret, and recommend revision in basic law and regulations.
Ability to represent the department with health care facilities, third party payers, other agencies of federal and state government, researchers, and other relevant individuals and institutions.
Ability to perform complex professional tasks independent of close supervision.
Ability to assist in training other personnel in planning, conduct, and reporting of research and analytic studies.
Ability to assist in initial formulation of department policy, plans, or programmatic statements.
Ability to write clear, concise reports of research findings that are technically accurate but comprehensible to nonexpert readers.
Ability to work effectively with associates, subordinates. and others.
Ability to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.
Ability to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in English sufficiently to perform duties of this position. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication.
Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as they can perform essential functions of the job after reasonable accommodation is made to their known limitations. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.
CODES: 26/P26 - RKR/mk 2/2/98
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Performs the assembly, correlation, and analysis of financial, economic, utilization, facility, and demographic data contained in existing reports to the department on health care services, health care costs, Certificates of Need, and related matters. Develops a data base for state health finance, case-mix, health planning research, and quality assessment programs, and coordinates utilization of this data base with health care provider groups, third-party payers, and government and other agencies. May assist with public presentations of research plans and findings and represent the Department at professional meetings and conferences. Provides staff assistance for the education of industry representatives and the public on important findings of research and major issues related to health care finance. May assist in formulation of department policy on reimbursement for capital expenditures by health care facilities, long-range financial and capital planning, reimbursement policies, and/or the relationship between reimbursement and planning activities. Prepares research reports, recommendations, and analytic studies. Provides technical assistance and advice to other units in the department when they have informational or research needs related to health care facilities finance, reimbursement, cost, or capital planning. May assist in training other personnel in the planning and conduct of research studies in health finance, reimbursement, planning, and economics, and in the preparation of research reports. May assist the Health Economic Research Specialist 1 in development of work program tasks and schedules. May assist in administrative planning; in organization, administrative, and procedural studies, and in introducing new techniques and methods to improve administration. Drafts complex, technical correspondence in the course of official duties. Maintains records and files. Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units. REQUIREMENTS: NOTE: Applicants must meet one of the following or a combination of both experience and education. Thirty (30) semester hour credits are equal to one (1) year of relevant experience. Seven (7) years of professional experience in health care research, financial or management operation of a health care facility or organization, a governmental agency responsible for health care programs, third-party health insurance carrier, health care related research industry or university setting or management consulting firm in the health care field, including or supplemented by eighteen (18) semester hour credits in any combination of the following courses: finance, management, accounting, mathematics, economics, statistics, computer science, quantitative analysis, and/or research methods. OR Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, including or supplemented by eighteen (18) semester hour credits in any combination of the following courses: finance, management, accounting, mathematics, economics, statistics, computer science, quantitative analysis, and/or research methods; and three (3) years of the above-mentioned professional experience. OR Possession of a master's degree from an accredited college or university in Hospital Administration, Business Administration, Public Administration, Economics, Finance, Planning, Public Health, Biostatistics, or any related health field; and two (2) years of the above-mentioned professional experience. OR Possession of a doctoral degree in an appropriate field. NOTE:/b> \"Professional experience\" refers to work that is creative, analytical, evaluative, and interpretive; requires a range and depth of specialized knowledge of the profession's principles, concepts, theories, and practices; and is performed with the authority to act according to one's own judgment and make accurate and informed decisions. LICENSE: Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform essential duties of the position. KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES: Knowledge of statistical and research techniques including statistical analysis, research design, and data analysis including but not limited to sampling design, simple and multiple regression techniques, and simple, multiple, and partial correlation. Knowledge of laws and rules relating to reimbursement, expenditures, and financial activities of health care facilities subject to regulation and supervision. Knowledge of policies and practices of major third-party payers who reimburse for health care expenditures. Knowledge of the interpretation of financial data and of proper form and content of financial records, statements, and schedules. Knowledge of principles, techniques, and methods of accounting and financial reporting in general and in keeping with the particular requirements of nonprofit institutions and health care facilities. Knowledge of capital finance including capital budgeting and financial management, and an understanding of capital budgets. Knowledge of basic reporting processes and documents employed by health care facilities in reporting to government agencies and third party payers. Knowledge of principles, techniques, and methods of macro and microeconomic analysis in general, and specifically as applied to requirements of nonprofit institutions and health care facilities. Knowledge of data processing techniques including terminal input/output, timesharing, high level command structure, and utilization of standard statistical program packages. Ability to comprehend, interpret, and apply national laws, regulations, and policies on health care reimbursement, planning, and regulations including Titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act, Public Law 93-641, Public Law 95-142, and NJSA 26:2H-1 et seq. Ability to design and conduct research studies on major questions relating to health care finance and/or health care reimbursement. Ability to plan and prepare reports of research findings. Ability to analyze, interpret, and recommend revision in basic law and regulations. Ability to represent the department with health care facilities, third party payers, other agencies of federal and state government, researchers, and other relevant individuals and institutions. Ability to perform complex professional tasks independent of close supervision. Ability to assist in training other personnel in planning, conduct, and reporting of research and analytic studies. Ability to assist in initial formulation of department policy, plans, or programmatic statements. Ability to write clear, concise reports of research findings that are technically accurate but comprehensible to nonexpert readers. Ability to work effectively with associates, subordinates. and others. Ability to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units. Ability to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in English sufficiently to perform duties of this position. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication. Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as they can perform essential functions of the job after reasonable accommodation is made to their known limitations. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible. 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