Review Vacancy
Date Posted: 04/06/26
Applications Due: 04/20/26
Vacancy ID: 213205
Position Information
NY HELPNo
AgencyHealth, Department of
TitleMedical Assistance Specialist 2 - 79560
Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers
Salary Grade23
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $86681 to $109650 Annually
Employment Type Full-Time
Appointment Type 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? Yes
Telecommuting allowed? Yes
Location
County Albany
Street Address Office of Health Insurance Programs/Division of Eligibility and Marketplace Integration /Bureau of Third-Party Health Insurance, Medicare Savings Prog
99 Washington Avenue
City Albany
StateNY
Zip Code12210
Job Specifics
Duties Description The Medical Assistance Specialist 2 (MAS 2) will work within the Bureau of Third-Party Health Insurance, Medicare Savings Program and Recoveries (TPHI). Duties will include, but not be limited to:
Provide first/second level supervision of subordinate staff; ensure work is completed accurately and timely; oversee personnel related issues and follow-up with TPHI management and other appropriate offices as needed.
Assist in the development of Bureau policy; recommend modifications as needed.
Mentor and counsel subordinate staff on specified job duties.
Analyze and review work completed by subordinate staff.
Problem solves highly complex cases.
Identify risks in TPHI processes and implement quality controls and internal controls based on these risks.
Answer final-level supervisor calls from Medicaid recipients with questions about their premium reimbursement checks or recoveries DOH is pursuing from them.
Run MDW queries to assist with TPHI data needs; create associated databases to further analyze data as directed by management.
Report system defects to the appropriate groups so fixes can be implemented.
Minimum Qualifications Reassignment:
Current Department of Health (DOH) employee with permanent or contingent-permanent status as a Medical Assistance Specialist 2, G-23.
Transfer:
Current NYS employee with one year or more of permanent or contingent-permanent, competitive service in a title eligible to transfer under Section 52.6 or Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law to a Medical Assistance Specialist 2, G-23.
Preferred Qualifications: Preferred candidates will have professional experience in public health insurance programs, including New York’s Medicaid and/or Medicare. Preferred candidates will also have excellent verbal and written communication skills; strong analytical skills and attention to detail; strong organizational skills; 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.
Additional Comments The NYS Department of Health is committed to making New York a safer, healthier, and more equitable place to live. Understanding health equity, social determinants of health and health disparities is critical to accomplish our goal of eliminating health disparities. 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
If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact by phone 518-486-1812 or email doh.sm.reasonable.accommodation@health.ny.gov to make a request.
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How to Apply
Name Human Resources Management Group
Telephone 518-486-1812
Fax 518-473-3395
Email Address resume@health.ny.gov
Address
Street Corning Tower, Empire State Plaza, Room 2217
City Albany
State NY
Zip Code 12237
Notes on ApplyingPlease submit your resume and cover letter as one (1) document, preferably in PDF format, by email to resume@health.ny.gov, with Reference SPD/MAS2/79560 included in the subject line or by mail to Human Resources Management Group, SPD/MAS2/79560, 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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