Clinical Data Coordinator

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Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)

Medical Care Coordinator

Opening Date: April 22, 2026

Closing Date: May 5, 2026

Job Class Code: 5055

Grade: 16 (Professional and Technical)

Salary: $17.69 - $24.27 per hour

Position Number: 02000-2404

Location: Augusta

This position allows for partial telework with management approval.

Currently, this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or STEM OPT extensions.

Core Responsibilities:

Join the Maine CDC Breast and Cervical Health Program (MBCHP) and play a vital role in ensuring underserved individuals have access to life-saving cancer screening and diagnostic services. As a Medical Care Coordinator, you will be at the center of a mission-driven team working to reduce health disparities and improve early detection outcomes statewide.

This role is ideal for someone detail-oriented, analytical, and motivated by meaningful public health work. You’ll have the opportunity to collaborate with healthcare providers, support patient care coordination, and contribute to a program that directly impacts lives.

You will:

• Manage and maintain accurate clinical records, ensuring timely collection and entry of screening and diagnostic data
• Review and validate clinical information to ensure compliance with program guidelines and coverage criteria
• Analyze claims and clinical data reports to support program operations
• Process medical claims and resolve billing issues for clients, providers, and internal staff
• Partner with patient navigators to communicate abnormal screening results, supporting timely follow-up care
• Monitor provider compliance with data reporting
• Serve as a subject matter resource for providers by delivering guidance on MBCHP billing processes
• Use independent judgment to prioritize tasks, solve problems, and ensure high-quality, accurate work

Preferred candidates will also have:

• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage complex data with accuracy
• Proven organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment
• A collaborative, team-oriented mindset with a commitment to customer service
• Experience working with patients, clinical, or health-related data systems preferred
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with professionalism and discretion
• Comfort working in a role connected to cancer care and women’s health

Minimum Qualifications:

A four (4) year combination of education and experience in medical eligibility programs and/or experience which demonstrates interviewing and data gathering skills as needed to form basis for judgments in eligibility determinations, claims resolutions, and payment authorization.

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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.

Application Information:

For questions about this position, please contact Eric Frohmberg at [email protected]

Please submit all documents or files in PDF or Word format.

To request a paper application, please contact [email protected]

Benefits of working for the State of Maine:

No matter where you work across Maine state government, you find employees who embody our state motto—"Dirigo" or "I lead"—as they provide essential services to Mainers every day. We believe in supporting our workforce's health and wellbeing with a valuable total compensation package, including:

• Work-Life Fit – Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using 13 paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.
• Health Insurance Coverage – The State of Maine pays 85%-100% of employee-only premiums ($12,845.82 - $15,112.76 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 ($395.72 annual value). 
• Retirement Plan – The State contributes the equivalent of 14.11% of the employee's pay towards the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS).
• 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.

State employees are eligible for an extensive and highly competitive benefits package, covering many aspects of wellness. Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness.

Note: Benefits may vary somewhat according to specific collective bargaining agreements and are prorated for anything less than full-time.

There's a job and then there's purposeful, transformative work. Our aim is to create a workplace where you can learn, grow, and continuously refine your skills. Applicants demonstrate job requirements in differing ways, and we appreciate that many skills and backgrounds can make people successful in this role.

As an Equal Opportunity employer, Maine State Government embraces a culture of respect and awareness. We are committed to creating a strong sense of belonging for all team members, and our process ensures an inclusive environment to applicants of all backgrounds including diverse race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, physical or mental disability, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, familial status or genetics.

If you’re looking for a great next step, and want to feel good about what you do, we’d love to hear from you. Please note reasonable accommodations are provided to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.

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