Review Vacancy
AgencyPeople With Developmental Disabilities, Office for
TitleOffice Assistant 2 Keyboarding
Occupational CategoryClerical, Secretarial, Office Aide
Bargaining UnitASU - Administrative Services Unit (CSEA)
Salary RangeFrom $36722 to $45200 Annually
Appointment Type Contingent Permanent
Minimum Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
• Current NYS employee with permanent service in the competitive title of Office Assistant 2 (Keyboarding), Grade 9, OR;
• Eligible for a 70.1 transfer by way of current NYS employee with permanent service in a competitive title deemed comparable to Office Assistant 2 (Keyboarding) by the Department of Civil Service (must also be within 2 salary grades of grade 9), OR;
• Provisional: Current NYS employee with one year of continuous permanent service in the competitive title of:
Either A. Data Entry Machine Operator, Data Entry Machine Operator (Spanish Language), Keyboard Specialist 1, Keyboard Specialist 1 (Chinese Language), Keyboard Specialist 1 (Spanish Language), Law Department Document Specialist Trainee 1 or Trainee 2, Office Assistant 1-Keyboarding, Office Assistant 1-Keyboarding (Chinese Language) or Office Assistant 1-Keyboarding (Spanish Language).
Or B. In an office assistant or clerical title allocated to Grade 5 or higher.
A comprehensive list of qualifying titles is available at: https://www.cs.ny.gov/examannouncements/announcements/37898titles.cfm.
Only the titles listed are qualifying. Service in a direct care title is not qualifying experience. Examples of non-qualifying titles are: Developmental Disabilities Secure Care Treatment Aide 1, Direct Support Assistant, Food Service Worker 1, Licensed Practical Nurse, Mental Health Therapy Aide, Security Services Assistant, and Youth Division Aide.
• Selected candidates who have not previously held a keyboarding title may be required to demonstrate typing proficiency using an alpha numeric computer keyboard, at a rate of at least 30 words per minute with at least 96% accuracy
Duties Description POSITION DESCRIPTION:
The incumbent of this position serves as support for the Medical Staff and Clinic Operations in Corinth.
• Maintenance of the Individuals Medical Records both in the file room and in the clinic. This includes filing information, recovering information for staff and obtaining related information from outside providers.
• Answering phones, faxing, scheduling appointments
• Typing Medical Information (APE, etc.)
• Ordering Office supplies
• Assist or cover for other Administrative Support services
• Assist with Electronic Health Record (EHR) implementation and maintenance of records
• Assist with billing and record keeping for the master's levels new billing system
• Assist with other special projects as needed
SELECTION PROCESS:
Selection will be based on interview and a review of current and past performance.
Additional Comments ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
• Family and household member relationships: OPWDD policy may impact eligibility for this position. Employees are responsible for recognizing the relationship and not posting for positions where it would be a concern. Before you apply read Section 120.27 of the Region 3 Policy Manual. Please e-mail ODHPRSNL if you have you need help determining if this policy applies to you.
• CAPA: Must be cleared by the NYS Central Register for Child Abuse and Maltreatment, if position requires working with minors and not previously cleared.
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS:
• If you are employed by state government you may be able to receive loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF). The PSLF Program forgives the remaining balance on Direct Loans after 120 qualifying monthly payments have been made under a qualifying repayment plan while working full-time for a qualifying employer. For more information on PSLF, please visit www.studentAid.gov/publicservice.
• Employees on long term leave can bid on positions but must be able to report to work within fourteen (14) days and be able to perform the essential functions of their positions with or without reasonable accommodation (RA). If an employee believes that he or she needs a reasonable accommodation, they should contact the NYS OPWDD Workforce and Talent Management Central Office (518) 473-9689 or Email at accommodationrequests@opwdd.ny.gov to obtain information and RA forms.
• For CSEA positions: Local Bidding Agreements will be honored.
• Preference will be given to OPWDD employees impacted by closures. If you are being impacted by closure, please indicate this on your resume/cover letter.
• In order to be eligible for appointment and to maintain employment, you cannot be listed as an excluded individual or entity on any of the Federal and/or State Medicaid and Medicare exclusion lists (or excluded from any other Federal or Federally assisted program). If you are appointed and subsequently listed as an excluded individual or entity on any of these lists (or excluded from any other Federal or Federally assisted program), you may be terminated from your employment.
• OPWDD is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Interested candidates should submit a cover letter detailing how you meet the minimum qualifications and should fax a current resume to the Capital District DDSO Human Resources Office. Please provide your social security number for service certification and transfer eligibility determination process. Please be sure to include the vacancy number on this announcement on your resume:
Capital District DDSO
Human Resources Office
Building 1
500 Balltown Road
Schenectady, New York 12304
Phone: 518-388-0838
Fax: 518-370-7536
Email: ODH.PERSONNEL@opwdd.ny.gov
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Name OPWDD Capital District DDSO Human Resources Office
Email Address ODH.PERSONNEL@opwdd.ny.gov
Address
Notes on ApplyingPlease reference the above EOA #19-664 in all correspondence and include your social security number so we may verify current and/or prior NYS service history and determine eligibility for appointment.