Review Vacancy
AgencyMedicaid Inspector General, NYS Office of the
TitlePublic Health Dentist (LMAP)
Occupational CategoryHealth Care, Human/Social Services
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $114039 to $139246 Annually
Minimum Qualifications Candidates must have a license to practice dentistry in New York State and four years of experience in the practice of dentistry.
Duties Description Want to use your Dental expertise without patient contact? No emergency night or weekend hours? Look no further! Become a Public Health Dentist with the Office of the Medicaid Inspector General where you can work weekday hours with the opportunity to work from home.
The Division of Medicaid Investigations ensures the integrity of the Medicaid program by conducting investigations, recovering over payments, and implementing administrative sanctions against providers and/or recipients and can refer for criminal prosecution. The Public Health Dentist will function as a member of the Dental Investigations Unit to review Medicaid dental patient records to detect fraud and abuse by Dental providers.
The incumbent will work as a team member with investigators and Dental Services Review Assistants to help develop cases for prosecution or administrative actions based on their professional knowledge of appropriate dental care and services.
Additionally, the incumbent of this position will be responsible for preparing written narratives detailing findings based on patient record reviews and history of paid Medicaid claims related to expected and accepted dental treatment.
Additional Comments
Free parking available.
NYS offers great benefits including:
• 13 paid holidays annually
• Up to 13 days of paid vacation annually
• Up to 5 days of personal leave annually
• Up to 13 days of paid sick leave annually
• NYS Employees’ Retirement System
• NYS Deferred Compensation
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness
• And many more…
Eligible employees and dependents can pick from a variety of affordable health insurance programs. Dental and Vision coverage included at no additional cost.
Travel across New York State is required. Percent of travel is minor. If candidate has no NYS service, they will start at hiring rate of $114,039.
Current licensure and registration to practice dentistry in New York State is necessary for continued employment as a Public Health Dentist. Action will be taken to remove you from your position if you fail to maintain licensure and registration.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Email Address Jennifer.Sichak@omig.ny.gov
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Notes on ApplyingIf interested, submit your resume by 9/29/22.
It is essential that you describe your training, education, and experience as completely as possible. Ambiguity or vagueness will not be decided in your favor. If selected for an interview, you will be asked to provide a writing sample.