Position Information

NY HELPNo

AgencyHealth, Department of

TitleMedical Assistance Specialist 2 - 79716

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 Health Plan Contracting and Oversight/Bureau of Program Implementation and Enrollment

99 Washington Avenue

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12237

Job Specifics

Duties Description The Medical Assistance Specialist position is in the Office of Health Insurance Programs (OHIP) within the Division of Health Plan Contracting and Oversight (DHPCO) in the Bureau of Program Implementation and Enrollment (BPIE) and will help ensure Medicaid Managed Care (MMC) plans’ compliance with contractual and regulatory requirements related to member notices and materials including member handbooks. Duties for this position include: completing high level reviews of member communications to ensure plan compliance with contractual and statutory/regulatory requirements; Identifying federal and state statutory/regulatory changes impacting DHPCO; assisting in the implementation and oversight of MMC-specific initiatives; managing multiple Bureau Mail Logs (BMLs); participating in Medicaid program workgroups; and general supervision of assigned staff.

Minimum Qualifications Current New York State Department of Health employee with permanent or contingent-permanent status as a Medical Assistance Specialist 2, SG-23, OR; Current New York State 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, SG-23.

Preferred Qualifications: Knowledge of NYS Medicaid Managed Care (MMC); strong analytical skills and ability to pay attention to details; ability to manage multiple priorities with competing deadlines; experience reviewing complex materials/documents and offering technical support to external and internal organizations; supervisory experience; proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel); knowledge of state/ federal laws and regulations.

Additional Comments When reviewing qualifications, omissions and vagueness cannot be interpreted in the candidate’s favor. Candidates are responsible for providing accurate and clear descriptions of their experience demonstrating how they meet the minimum qualifications.

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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For new State employees appointed to graded positions, the annual salary is the hiring rate of the position (beginning of the salary range). 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, CD/MAS2/79716

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/MAS2/79716 included in the subject line or by mail to Human Resources Management Group, CD/MAS2/79716, 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.