Case Manager

State of Maine

Portland, Maine

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$56,264–$78,998.40
SKILLS
Acceptance Testing, Brokerage, Case Management, Communication Skills, Community Health, Customer Escalations, Customer Experience, Customer Relations, Customer Support/Service, Department of Health and Human Services, Documentation Plan, Government, Health Education, Health Insurance, Health Plan, Health Science, Healthcare Administration, Insurance, Medicare, Operational Support, Order Management, Policy Development, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Program Evaluation, Project/Program Coordination, Public Administration, Public Health, Social Work, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Portland, Maine
POSTED
16 days ago
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Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)

Comprehensive Health Planner II

Opening Date: June 8, 2026

Closing Date: June 22, 2026

Job Class Code: 5050

Grade: 26 (04)

Salary: $56,264.00 - $78,998.40 per year

Position Number: 20002-4950

Location: Portland

-Limited-Period Position-

This is a full-time, limited-period position located in our Portland office. This position allows for partial telework with management approval.

Core Responsibilities:

OHIM seeks a Case Manager that will support the operations team in case management work. The position will perform casework that is escalated, primarily from the Consumer Assistance Center. This position will also play a supporting role in user acceptance testing of the changes to the eligibility and enrollment platform. The position will monitor the service provided, evaluating the data that comes from client interactions, to aid in planning and policy development. This position will report directly to the Consumer Experience Manager. Other duties include:

• Monitor non-routine consumer related work regarding eligibility and enrollment. Utilize the internal policy manual to recommend decisions, when relevant;

• Provide casework support for escalated cases from brokers and Maine Enrollment Assisters (MEAs). Provide results and feedback to broker and navigator program coordinator so she can communicate findings and recommendations to brokers, MEAs and navigators.

• Discuss health insurance issues with appropriate senior manager in order to ensure the accuracy and credibility of insurance enrollments;

• Organize and write plans, decision documentation, and other documents in order to provide information. Present and explain reports to various groups in order to increase understanding and achieve support for conclusions;

• Assist in identifying areas of opportunity for consumer and stakeholder education based on frequent types of escalated cases. Communicate these opportunities to consumer communication team.

• Assist in User Acceptance Testing (UAT) for defects, system enhancements, features, and functionality;

• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

A Bachelor's Degree in Public/Community Health, Health Administration, Health Sciences or Health Education; Public Administration, Government, Social Work, or a closely related field and three (3) years professional experience in the planning, development, coordination and/or evaluation of health programs or services -OR- an equivalent seven (7) year combination of education, training, and experience.

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

• Knowledge of healthcare coverage programs (e.g., private insurance, MaineCare or Medicare).

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to use independent judgment, initiative, and discretion to problem solve and make determinations on varied matters.

• Ability in providing kind, courteous, and exceptional customer service.

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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 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 DHHS Office of the Health Insurance Marketplace (OHIM) operates CoverME.gov, Maine's Health Insurance Marketplace.

Application Information:

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