Review Vacancy
TitleMedicaid Eligibility Examiner 3 - 79214, 15291
Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $63361 to $80655 Annually
Appointment Type Contingent Permanent
Street Address Office of Health Insurance Programs / Division of Eligibility and Marketplace Integration / Bureau of Program Review
99 Washington Avenue, One Commerce Plaza
Duties Description As part of the Bureau of Program Review within the Division of Eligibility and Marketplace Integration, the Medical Eligibility Examiners (MEE3) will conduct Medicaid and Child Health Plus (CHPlus) pre- and post-eligibility reviews, using eligibility policies, evaluation standards and applicable data systems and other resources. Duties will include, but not be limited to:
Assisting in testing, updating and/or revising standardized review worksheets and training materials;
Conducting case research and identifying cases at risk for irregularities;
Generating test and/or review samples;
Performing data analysis and accumulating review results;
Drafting and editing summary reports; and
Supervising subordinate staff.
Minimum Qualifications Permanent Transfer: Current New York State Department of Health employee with permanent or contingent-permanent status as a Medicaid Eligibility Examiner 3, Grade 17.
Preferred Qualifications: Preferred candidates will have professional experience in public health insurance programs, including New York’s Medicaid and/or Medicare. Preferred candidates will also have excellent verbal and written communication skills; strong analytical skills and attention to detail; strong organizational skills; proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access); the ability to work well independently and as part of a team, and to manage multiple priorities in order to meet deadlines; and experience using electronic data systems, such as eMedNY and NYSOH Back Office. Supervisory experience is a plus.
Additional Comments 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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Name Human Resources Management Group
Email Address resume@health.ny.gov
Address
Street Corning Tower, Empire State Plaza, Room 2217
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 SPD/MEE3/79214,15291 included in the subject line or by mail to Human Resources Management Group,SPD/MEE3/79214,15291, 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.