Position Information

NY HELPNo

AgencyHealth, Department of

TitleHealth Program Administrator 1 – 80134

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 Contingent Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 8 AM

To 4 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

Location

County Albany

Street Address Office of Health Insurance Programs/ Division of Program Development and Management/ Exec

99 Washington Avenue

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12210

Job Specifics

Duties Description The Division of Program Development and Management (DPDM) in DOH"s Office of Health Insurance Programs is responsible for Medicaid program evaluation, performance management and strategic planning. This includes oversight of waivers and State Plan Amendments and policy related to medical, dental, and transportation management. The Division is also responsible for implementing, expanding and performance managing the Health Home Program and leading the transition of the Behavioral Health benefit for children and adults into Managed Care. Both the Health Home program and the integration of behavioral and physical health care under the umbrella of managed care are efforts that are critical to the success and implementation and the Medicaid Redesign Team (MRT) Action Plan The Health Program Administrator 1, G-23 position is needed to help coordinate cross-bureau assignments when assigned to multiple bureaus. The incumbent will assist with the following in DPDM: facilitate audit responses; Internal Control reporting; collection and submission of information for FOILS; assigning and assisting with responses to ECUs; preparing Managed care model contract changes; quality improvement activities; assisting with MECM and HR1 implementation; tracking of policy implementation; determining personnel priorities and working with OHIP Administration to initiate recruitment; and assisting with more complex procurements and contracts. The incumbent will assist the DPDM Director and Deputy Director in coordinating priority initiatives which may be driven by budget items, major audits and audit findings, federal or legislative inquiries, and special projects.

Minimum Qualifications Permanent Transfer Candidates: Current New York State Department of Health employee with permanent or contingent permanent status as a Health Program Administrator 1, SG-23, OR; Current New York State employee with one year or more of permanent or contingent permanent service in a title eligible for transfer to Health Program Administrator 1, SG-23, under Section 52.6 or 70.1 of the Civil Service Law.

Preferred Qualifications: Flexibility; a background in several administrative areas within NYS government including contracting, procurement, recruitment, requests for information and audits; excellent communication and interpersonal skills; and willingness and ability to assist in managing multiple tasks based on program need and changing priorities.

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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For new State employees appointed to graded positions, the annual salary is the hiring rate (beginning of the Salary Range) of the position. Promotion salaries are calculated by the NYS Office of the State Comptroller in accordance with NYS Civil Service Law, OSC Payroll rules and regulations and negotiated union contracts.

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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 EW/HPA1/80134 included in the subject line or by mail to Human Resources Management Group, EW/HPA1/80134, 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.