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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 06/22/26

Applications Due07/06/26

Vacancy ID218302

NY HELPNo

AgencyHealth, Department of

TitleMedicaid Eligibility Examiner 3 - 79439, 79679

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary Grade17

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

Salary RangeFrom $63361 to $80655 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

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

County Albany

Street Address Office of Health Insurance Programs/Division of Eligibility and Marketplace Integration / Bureau of Community Enrollment and Eligibility Processing

99 Washington Avenue, One Commerce Plaza

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12210

Duties Description The MEE 3 will work within the Division of Eligibility and Marketplace Integration in the Bureau of Community Enrollment and Eligibility Processing, Duplicate CIN Unit. The candidate will perform the following duties:
Research suspected Duplicate CINs and take appropriate action,
Maintain and update tracking reports, conduct quality assurance reviews and assist in developing procedures for specific case scenarios,
Create and maintain specific spreadsheets used for tracking Unit’s work
Create and update reports from departmental data, and
Supervise subordinate staff

Minimum Qualifications Reassignment: 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 strong analytical skills and 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 independently and as part of a team, and ability 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 We offer a work-life balance and a generous benefits package, worth 65% of salary, including:

• Holiday & Paid Time Off
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Pension from New York State Employees’ Retirement System
• Shift & Geographic pay differentials
• Affordable Health Care options
• Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost
• NYS Deferred Compensation plan
• Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, and U.S. Savings Bonds
• And many more...

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

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 SCD/MEE3/79439,79679 included in the subject line or by mail to Human Resources Management Group, SCD/MEE3/79439,79679, 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.

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