Review Vacancy
TitleOffice Assistant 2 (Keyboarding) - 14690
Occupational CategoryClerical, Secretarial, Office Aide
Bargaining UnitASU - Administrative Services Unit (CSEA)
Salary RangeFrom $40193 to $49405 Annually
Appointment Type Contingent Permanent
Street Address Wadsworth Center / Division of Genetics / Newborn Screening Program
120 New Scotland Avenue
Minimum Qualifications "Permanent Transfer Candidates: Current NYS employee with one year or more of permanent or contingent-permanent, competitive service as an Office Assistant 2 (Keyboarding) G-9, OR a NYS employee with one year or more of permanent or contingent- permanent, competitive service in a position allocated to a salary Grade 7 or above and eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law.
Provisional Promotion: Current NYS employee with one year of permanent competitive or 55-b/55-c service as a Law Department Document Specialist Trainee 1, Law Department Document Specialist Trainee 2, Office Assistant 1-Keyboarding, Office Assistant 1-Keyboarding (Chinese Language) or Office Assistant 1-Keyboarding (Spanish Language); OR a NYS employee with one year of permanent competitive or 55-b/55-c service as an office assistant or in a clerical title allocated to Grade 6 or higher. A comprehensive list of qualifying titles is available at: https://www.cs.ny.gov/examannouncements/announcements/38695titles.cfm. ONLY the titles listed are qualifying for this examination. Examples of non-qualifying titles are: Developmental Disabilities Secure Care Treatment Aide 1, Direct Support Assistant, Food Service Worker 2, Licensed Practical Nurse, Mental Health Therapy Aide, Security Services Assistant, and Youth Support Assistant. Only the title or titles listed are qualifying."
Preferred Qualifications: Excellent data entry, clerical and organizational skills; experience with Microsoft Word and Outlook; ability to work independently and prioritize multiple assignments.
Duties Description The Newborn Screening Program tests every child born in New York State for 50 congenital conditions with over 12 million test results reported annually. Babies are screened for a variety of diseases, some of which are not readily identified at birth. When left untreated in the first week or month of life, certain diseases can result in illness, intellectual disability, and in some cases, death. On average, over 1,000 specimens are tested daily by newborn screening staff. The timely reporting of these test results is critical, any delay in the performance and reporting of newborn screening test results will have an immediate impact on the health of affected babies, some of which may result in devastating health consequences, and possibly death for those seriously compromised. The incumbent will perform demographic data entry for specimens received for testing at the Wadsworth Center, Newborn Screening Program located in the David Axelrod Institute (DAI) at 120 New Scotland Avenue, Albany. There is free onsite parking. Responsibilities include: perform patient demographic data entry, document telephone interactions with providers, prepare and process various reports, letters, correspondence and documentation. Telecommuting may be considered after the training period and can be discussed during the interview.
Additional Comments This position is located at the David Axelrod Institute and includes free parking.
A Passing score on typing test is required before a job offer to this title can be approved. Transfer candidates may be asked for SSN to verify title history and eligibility. Permanent, full time. If three or fewer New York State Department of Health promotional candidates respond to this notice, the agency may, at its discretion, nominate a qualified employee for non-competitive promotion under the provisions of Section 52.7 of the Civil Service Law. Employees must have one year or more of permanent or contingent-permanent, competitive service in a qualifying title shown on the full title listing here: https://www.cs.ny.gov/examannouncements/announcements/37898titles.cfm. If certified by Civil Service, mandatory reemployment list candidates must be considered first for appointment to this title.
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Name Human Resources Management Group, NMH/OA2KB/14690
Email Address resume@health.ny.gov
Address
Room 2217
Notes on ApplyingPlease submit your resume and cover letter, preferably in PDF format, by email to resume@health.ny.gov, with Reference AL/OA2KB/14690 included in the subject line or by mail to Human Resources Management Group, NMH/OA2KB/14690, 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. Resumes accepted until September 28, 2023