Position Information

NY HELPNo

AgencyHealth, Department of

TitleHealth Systems Specialist 3 - 75506

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary Grade23

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

Salary RangeFrom $73284 to $92693 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 50%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 8:30 AM

To 4:30 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? Yes

Compressed workweek allowed? Yes

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

Location

County New York

Street Address Metropolitan Area Regional Office/ Hospital and D&TC program

90 church Street

City New York

StateNY

Zip Code10007

Job Specifics

Minimum Qualifications "Permanent Transfer Candidates: Current NYS Department of Health employee with permanent or contingent-permanent, competitive status as a Health Systems Specialist 3, G-23 OR a NYS employee with one year or more of permanent or contingent-permanent, competitive service in a title at or above a G-21 and deemed eligible for transfer to Health Systems Specialist 3, G-23 under Section 70.1 of the NYS Civil Service Law. 70.1 source titles include Hospital Nursing Services Consultant, Community Nursing Services Consultant HHS, Senior Nutrition Services Consultant, Principal Sanitarian, Health Program Administrator 1, Standards Compliance Analyst 2, Regional Medical Care Administrator, Medical Assistance Specialist 2.

Provisional Candidates: Current NYS Department of Health employee with one year permanent or contingent-permanent, competitive status as Community Nursing Services Consultant (Home Health Services), Fire and Safety Representative, Health Care Surveyor 2 (Nursing), Health Systems Specialist 1, Health Systems Specialist 1 (Emergency Medical Care), Health Systems Specialist 1 (Funeral Directing), Health Systems Specialist 2 (Physical Therapy), Health Systems Specialist 2 (Nutrition), Health Systems Specialist 2 (Social Work), Hospital Nursing Services Consultant, Regional Medical Care Administrator, Senior Nutrition Services Consultant, or Senior Sanitarian."

Preferred qualifications:

"Knowledge of Hospital and D&TC surveillance process and State and Federal Laws and
Regulations; strong leadership skills; ability to manage professional staff and foster team participation; supervisory experience; ability to motivate staff and correct performance issues; quality assurance and performance improvement experience; staff training/staff development experience; excellent investigative skills, critical thinking and problem solving, communication, computer, written and organizational skills; ability to function independently, prioritize and address multiple tasks and responsibilities; experience with ASPEN."

Duties Description The HSS3 will conduct and participate in federal and/or state surveys, conducting surveillance activities at various health care facilities throughout the MARO region, to determine compliance with federal and state regulations. Serving as a Team Coordinator, the HSS3 will coordinate all on and off-site survey activities of the team. The HSS3 is also responsible for preparing Statements of Deficiency using Principles of Documentation and reviews and approves Plans of Correction within required timeframes. Provides direct supervision to multidisciplinary team members assigned – duties to include completing annual performance evaluation and probation reports, approving travel and timesheet submissions, and assisting with onboarding. Provide onsite field supervision and training to multidisciplinary teams during surveys conducted throughout the MARO region. Assist with providing training to new and existing staff as needed. Participate as a Team Coordinator on surveys. Participate in Federal Survey Huddles. Ensure completed work is submitted. Conduct QA activities such as SOD review and editing. Provide feedback and guidance to multidisciplinary team members regarding changes and improvements needed to maintain and improve the quality of program output. Participate in emergency preparedness activities.

Additional Comments Permanent or Provisional, full-time, competitive appointment. Travel is required, including travel to some areas not served by public transportation. Travel throughout the Metropolitan Area Regional Office (MARO) is required. Candidates appointed provisionally will be required to take and pass the next scheduled Civil Service examination for this title, when it is given, and be immediately appointable from the resulting eligible list to maintain employment.

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

Contact Information

Name Human Resources Management Group - JB/75506/HSS3

Telephone 518-486-1812

Fax 518-473-3395

Email Address resume@health.ny.gov

Address

Street ESP - Corning Tower

Room 2217

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12237

 

Notes on ApplyingSubmit cover letter and resume, preferably in PDF format, to Human Resources Management Group, JB/75506/HSS3, Room 2217, Corning Tower Building, Empire State Plaza, Albany, New York 12237- 0012, or fax to (518)473-3395, or by email to resume@health.ny.gov, with Reference Code JB/755067/HSS3 included in the subject line. Failure to include the required information in the subject line of your email or fax may result in your resume not being considered for this position. Resumes will be accepted until September 28, 2021