Review Vacancy
Date Posted: 11/09/22
Applications Due: 12/31/22
Vacancy ID: 116507
Position Information
NY HELPNo
AgencyHealth, Department of
TitleMedicaid Eligibility Examiner 3 - 15462
Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers
Salary Grade17
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $57984 to $73813 Annually
Employment Type Full-Time
Appointment Type Contingent Permanent
Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class
Travel Percentage 0%
Schedule
Workweek Mon-Fri
Hours Per Week 37.5
Workday
From 9 AM
To 5 PM
Flextime allowed? No
Mandatory overtime? No
Compressed workweek allowed? No
Telecommuting allowed? Yes
Location
County Albany
Street Address Division of Eligibility and Marketplace Integration
99 Washington Avenue
City Albany
StateNY
Zip Code12260
Job Specifics
Minimum Qualifications Permanent Transfer: Current New York State Department of Permanent Transfer: Health employee with permanent or contingent-permanent status as a Medicaid Eligibility Examiner 3, Grade 17, or a current New York State employee with one year or more of permanent, contingent-permanent, or 55b/c service in a position allocated to a Grade 15 and eligible for transfer under Section 52.6 of the Civil Service Law.
Promotional Provisional: Current NYS Department of Health employee with one year or more of permanent or contingent-permanent, competitive status as a Medicaid Eligibility Examiner 2, G-14, Medicaid Eligibility Examiner 2 (Spanish Language), G-14 or Medicaid Claims Examiner 2, G-14.
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred candidates will have experience in public health insurance programs, including New York’s Medicaid and/or Medicare. Preferred candidates will also have supervisory experience; excellent oral and written communication skills; strong analytical skills and attention to detail; proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access); the ability to work well independently and as part of a team and to manage multiple priorities in order to meet deadlines; and experience using electronic data systems, such as eMedNY and NYSOH Back Office. Supervisory experience is a plus.
Duties Description The Division of Eligibility and Marketplace Integration (DEMI) is recruiting to fill multiple Medicaid Eligibility Examiner 3 (MEE 3) positions in several of its bureaus. Duties may include, but are not limited to:
• Provide policy and operational support for the Bureau's areas of responsibility.
• Take appropriate actions regarding Medicaid eligibility, enrollment, and premium reimbursement.
• Complete timely corrections to eligibility and enrollment.
• Demonstrate tasks for new employees and review their task progress.
• Review and update records and systems based on relevant program reports.
• Resolve complex case issues.
• Track, update and create reports from department data.
• Assist in drafting and implementing policy documents such as Administrative Directives (ADMs), General Information System messages (GISs), communications to local social services districts and other agency partners, and State Plan Amendments.
• Review and analyze federal and state legislation and policy directives, ensuring Medicaid eligibility policy and guidance are consistent with requirements.
• Respond to inter- and intra-agency, organization, and consumer inquiries.
• Provide guidance to local departments of social services and internal and external stakeholders on Medicaid policy areas to ensure compliance with federal and state Medicaid requirements.
• Develop and maintain a broad understanding and competency in navigating various Medicaid program systems and subsystems, including the Welfare Management System (WMS), Client Notice System (CNS), Computer Output to Laser Disk (COLD), Imaging/Electronic Document Repository (I/EDR), New York State of Health (NYSOH) and related subsystems, and eMedNY.
• Identify, report and troubleshoot systems issues.
• Participate in special projects and Bureau initiatives.
• Supervise and train subordinate staff.
Additional Comments Candidates appointed provisionally will be required to take and pass the next scheduled Civil Service examination for this title, when it is given, and be immediately appointable from the resulting eligible list to maintain employment.
For more information on the NYS Department of Health’s Mission, Vision, Values and Strategic Plan, please visit: https://health.ny.gov/commissioner/index.htm
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Contact Information
Name Human Resources Management Group, MS/MEE3/15462
Telephone 518-486-1812
Fax 518-473-3395
Email Address resume@health.state.ny.us
Address
Street Room 2217, Corning Tower Building
Empire State Plaza
City Albany
State NY
Zip Code 12237
Notes on ApplyingPlease submit your resume and cover letter, preferably in PDF format, by email to resume@health.ny.gov, with Reference MS/MEE3/15462 included in the subject line or by mail to Human Resources Management Group, MS/MEE3/15462, Rm 2217, Corning Tower Building, Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY 12237-0012, or by fax to (518) 473-3395. Failure to include the required information may result in your resume not being considered for this position.
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