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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 12/07/21

Applications Due12/21/21

Vacancy ID95303

AgencyHealth, Department of

TitleProgram Aide - 15600

Occupational CategoryClerical, Secretarial, Office Aide

Salary Grade13

Bargaining UnitASU - Administrative Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary RangeFrom $46983 to $57231 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? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

County Albany

Street Address 99 Washington Avenue

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12237

Minimum Qualifications NYS employee with one year or more of permanent or contingent-permanent competitive service as a Program Aide, G-13 or a current NYS employee with one year of permanent or contingent-permanent competitive service in a title allocated to G-11 or higher, and eligible for transfer to Program Aide under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law.

Preferred Qualifications: The preferred candidate will have excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal), experience handling confidential information, strong attention to detail, some knowledge of public health insurance programs, federal and state regulations, and a desire to contribute to a team-oriented workplace. The preferred candidate must be able to manage and prioritize multiple tasks and have strong computer skills, including the ability to learn new computer systems and experience using Microsoft Office products, such as Outlook, Word and Excel.

Duties Description The Program Aide will work within the Bureau of Third Party Health Insurance, Medicare Savings Program and Recoveries. The incumbent will navigate and use multiple computer systems used in the Bureau, including NYSoH MAXe, NYSoH Back Office, and eMedNY, to complete various tasks; professionally communicate with bureau staff and other stakeholders on the phone and in writing; prepare documents and emails; work with the bureau liaison for onboarding/offboarding of staff, complete paperwork and follow through on system access requests; update and maintain bureau documents and training materials, such as work instructions, guidance documents, and phone and systems access lists; create payees and payments to be sent to eligible individuals or entities; prepare client notices and repayment agreements; review reports; and analyze information.

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Name Human Resources Management Group, CAC/PA/15600

Telephone 5184861812

Fax 518-473-3395

Email Address resume@health.ny.gov

Address

Street Rm 2217, Corning Tower Building, Empire State Plaza

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12237

 

Notes on ApplyingSubmit resume and cover letter, preferably in PDF format, to resume@health.ny.gov, or by fax to (518) 473-3395 with Reference Code CAC/PA/15600 included in the subject line of your email or fax, or by regular mail to Human Resources Management Group, CAC/PA/15600, Room 2217, Corning Tower Building, Empire State Plaza, Albany, New York 12237-0012. Failure to include the required Reference Code may result in a delay of processing your application. Resumes accepted until December 21, 2021.

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