Position Information

NY HELPNo

AgencyHealth, Department of

TitleMedical Assistance Specialist 3 - 88754

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary Grade27

Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

Salary RangeFrom $106898 to $131665 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? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

Location

County Albany

Street Address Division of Eligibility and Marketplace Integration/ Bureau of Child Health Plus

99 Washington Avenue, One Commerce Plaza

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12210

Job Specifics

Duties Description The MAS 3 will be located in the Bureau of Child Health Plus. The incumbent will provide direct management and oversight of the policy and marketing unit, as well as support for integration of policy in the operations unit within the Bureau. The position will review, develop and evolve procedures and guidelines for statewide administration of Child Health Plus Program to ensure adherence to federal and State regulations and requirements. The MAS 3 will provide support to the Bureau Director on short-and long-range project, planning, and reporting requirements for the Child Health Plus Program. The incumbent will manage multiple tiers of staff, assist with recruitment of staff, identify unit objectives and coordinate the resources of the unit in support of these objectives.

Minimum Qualifications Permanent Transfer Candidates: Current New York State Department of Health employee with permanent or contingent permanent status as a Medical Assistance Specialist 3, SG-27; OR current New York State employee with one year or more of permanent or contingent permanent, competitive service in a title eligible for transfer to Medical Assistance Specialist 3, SG-27, under Section 52.6 or Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law.

Preferred Qualifications: Preferred candidates will have professional experience in public health insurance programs, including New York’s Medicaid, Child Health Plus or Essential Plan programs 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

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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 CD/88754/MAS3 included in the subject line or by mail to Human Resources Management Group, CD/88754/MAS3, 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.