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AgencyHealth, Department of

TitleMedical Assistance Specialist 3 - 87124

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary Grade27

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

Salary RangeFrom $106898 to $131665 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Contingent Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 8:30 AM

To 4:30 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

County Albany

Street Address Office of Health Insurance Programs/ Division of Health Plan Contracting and Oversight/ Bureau of Program Implementation and Enrollment

99 Washington Ave

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12210

Duties Description The position is located in the Bureau of Program Implementation and Enrollment within the Division of Health Plan Contracting and Oversight. The incumbent will supervise the Medicaid Managed Care Systems Analysis and Reporting and Systems Operations units and assist higher-level management with oversight of unit operations related to Medicaid Managed Care enrollment and eligibility activities. Staff within these units act as liaisons with Local Departments of Social Services, Medicaid Managed Care Plans, the New York State of Health, eMedNY, and other Department staff regarding Medicaid Managed Care enrollment transactions, eligibility issues, and related systems concerns. Staff are responsible for researching and resolving enrollment discrepancies and operational issues affecting Medicaid Managed Care recipients and participating plans and coordinate with the Bureau of Consumer Services, Office of State Comptroller, Office of Medicaid Inspector General, and Division of Operations and Systems staff regarding operational issues, audits, and data concerns. This position will supervise staff involved in MRT II and HR I implementation activities, including initiatives related to the 1115 Waiver for Medicaid Managed Care, integrated care for dually eligible members, modifications to eligibility and enrollment processes, implementation of the Medicaid Eligibility Client Management (MECM) system, and related operational reforms. The incumbent will oversee unit activities related to the continued unwinding of the Public Health Emergency and coordinate responses to audit and FOIL requests involving enrollment and eligibility data. This position will also provide policy and procedural guidance to subordinate staff and assist higher-level management with coordination of operational activities between BPIE and other Department program areas.

Minimum Qualifications Current Department of Health (DOH) employee with permanent or contingent-permanent status as a Medical Assistance Specialist 3; OR current NYS employee with one year or more of permanent or contingent-permanent, competitive service in a title eligible to transfer under Section 52.6 or Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law to a Medical Assistance Specialist 3. For more information on the types of transfers, transfer eligibility criteria, and the current transfer determinations for your title, visit the following website. https://careermobilityoffice.cs.ny.gov/cmo/gotit/index.cfm

Preferred Qualifications: Familiarity with NYS Medicaid Managed Care (MMC) as well as Medicaid enrollment, eligibility, and reporting systems. Experience in overseeing various projects concurrently; reviewing complex materials/documents; offering technical support to external and internal organizations; and strong supervisory skills.

Additional Comments This position may require travel throughout New York State including overnights to areas not served by public transportation.

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 EW/MAS3/87124 included in the subject line or by mail to Human Resources Management Group, EW/MAS3/87124, 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.