Position Information

NY HELPNo

AgencyHealth, Department of

TitleMedical Assistance Specialist 2 - 79383, 46280

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 5%

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 Long Term Care/SSI Related Populations

99 Washington Avenue

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12210

Job Specifics

Duties Description Medical Assistance Specialist 2 (MAS 2) will work within the Division of Eligibility and Marketplace Integration’s (DEMI) Bureau of Long-Term Care/SSI-Related Populations. Duties may include, but not be limited to, the following:

Develop, interpret and implement Medicaid eligibility policy for the Bureau’s areas of responsibility, which include Medicaid eligibility policy related to SSI-related budgeting and the Aged, Blind and Disabled populations such as individuals requiring long term care services, community-based long term care, waiver services, the working disabled, individuals with excess income (Spenddown program) and individuals eligible for a specialized program serving those with cancer diagnoses.
Assist in development and implementation of various projects, including but not limited to: transition of the SSI-related and other special populations to a new state-based eligibility system and development of related business rules; and support for initiatives related to Medicaid fair hearings, audits of Medicaid eligibility determinations.
Assist in development and implementation of policy communications (Administrative Directives, General Information System messages, Local Commissioner Memorandums and Medicaid Updates), State Plan amendments and waiver amendments, and provide subject matter expertise for the Aged, Blind and Disabled Medicaid eligibility and SSI-related budgeting policy areas and populations.
Review and analyze federal and state legislation and federal policy directives, ensuring eligibility policy decisions and guidance are consistent with federal and state requirements for Medicaid.
Provide guidance to local departments of social services, Department of Health staff, training, fair hearing and customer service personnel on Medicaid policy areas and monitor consistent application and interpretation of policy.
Respond to inter- and intra-agency, organization and private citizen inquiries.
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.
Provide supervision and guidance to subordinate unit 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: Preferred candidates will have strong analytical skills and the ability to pay attention to details and will also have good oral and written communication skills. Candidates should have proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access); the ability to work well independently and as part of a team and to manage multiple priorities to meet deadlines. Professional experience in public health insurance programs, including New York's Medicaid, Medicare and/or Child Health Plus and supervisory experience is a plus.

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.

This position may require travel throughout New York State including overnights to areas not served by public transportation.

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.

The NYS Department of Health does not participate in E-Verify and does not sponsor visa applications.

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.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

How to Apply

Name Human Resources Management Group, CD/MAS2/79383,46280

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/MAS2/79383,46280 included in the subject line or by mail to Human Resources Management Group, CD/MAS2/79383,46280, 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.