Review Vacancy
Date Posted: 06/21/24
Applications Due: 07/12/24
Vacancy ID: 161407
Position Information
NY HELPYes
AgencyHealth, Department of
TitleSenior Health Care Management System Analyst (NY HELPS) - 61126, 61129, 61435 ( NY HELPS)
Occupational CategoryFinancial, Accounting, Auditing
Salary Grade18
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $49363 to $82656 Annually
Employment Type Full-Time
Appointment Type Contingent Permanent
Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class
Travel Percentage 0%
Schedule
Workweek Mon-Fri
Hours Per Week 37.5
Workday
From 8 AM
To 5 PM
Flextime allowed? No
Mandatory overtime? No
Compressed workweek allowed? No
Telecommuting allowed? Yes
Location
County Albany
Street Address Division of Finance and Rate Setting / Bureau of Nursing Homes and Long Term Care Rate Setting / Nursing Home Capital Team
99 Washington Avenue
City Albany
StateNY
Zip Code12260
Job Specifics
Minimum Qualifications Current New York State Department of Health employee with permanent or contingent-permanent status as a Senior Health Care Management System Analyst, Grade 18 OR: New York State employee with one year of permanent or contingent-permanent service in a title eligible for transfer to Senior Health Care Management System Analyst, Grade 18, under Section 70.1 or 70.4 of the Civil Service Law.
Open to the Public: This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide program (NY HELPS). For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title may be filled via a non-competitive appointment, if the candidate meets the below NY HELPS minimum qualifications.
Health Care Management System Analyst Trainee 1: A bachelor's or higher degree.
Health Care Management System Analyst Trainee 2: A bachelor's degree AND one year of professional experience in conducting public policy research and analysis in finance.
Senior Health Care Management System Analyst: A bachelor's or higher degree AND two years of professional experience in conducting public policy research and analysis in finance.
Preferred Qualifications: Critical thinking skills, analytical skills with Microsoft Excel, ability to solve problems independently. Professional work experience and/or education in healthcare and trend analyses.
Duties Description This incumbent will function as a financial analyst within the Bureau of Nursing Homes & Long Term Care Rate Setting within OHIP’s Division of Finance and Rate Setting (DFRS) in the management of rate setting functions for Medicaid fee-for-service nursing home capital rates.
The incumbent will perform analysis in their review of the preparation of rate packages for annual and supplemental rates for these programs, and will participate in the collection of cost report data. The incumbent will also interact and collaborate with rate setting, fiscal management, legal affairs, and program staff within the Department as well as other state agencies, consultants, state auditors, and nursing home Chief Financial Officers. Further, the incumbent will often be tasked with developing deliverables and occasionally presenting materials with executive staff in their Bureau. Additional duties include:
• Calculate and load the Medicaid fee-for-service capital rates for nursing home providers;
• Track, analyze, and project nursing home rates on a quarterly and annual basis;
• Process and review nursing home audit reports;
• Develop, organize, and improve policy and procedures for nursing home capital rate setting;
• Organize nursing home capital data, reports, and policies for executive staff review and recordkeeping;
• Prepare State Plan Amendments (SPAs) and State Regulations;
• Maintain the nursing home capital rate information on the Department’s public website; and
• Research, review, and interpret nursing home law.
Additional Comments For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title maybe filled via a non-competitive appointment, which means no examination is required but all candidates must meet the minimum qualifications of the title for which they apply. At this time, agencies may recruit and hire employees by making temporary appointments. In May 2024, if a temporary NY HELPS employee is satisfactorily performing in the position, the appointment will be changed from temporary pending Civil Service Commission Action to permanent non-competitive and the official probationary period will begin.
Benefits of Working for NYS
Generous benefits package, worth 65% of salary, including:
Holiday & Paid Time Off
• Thirteen (13) paid holidays annually
• Up to Thirteen (13) days of paid vacation leave annually
• Up to Five (5) days of paid personal leave annually
• Up to Thirteen (13) days of paid sick leave annually for PEF/CSEA
• Up to Eight (8) days of paid sick leave annually for M/C
• Up to three (3) days of professional leave annually to participate in professional development
Health Care Benefits
• Eligible employees and dependents can pick from a variety of affordable health insurance programs
• Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost
Additional Benefits
• New York State Employees’ Retirement System (ERS) Membership
• NYS Deferred Compensation
• Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, as well as U.S. Savings Bonds
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• And many more..
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
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Contact Information
Name Human Resources Management Group, SCD/SHCMSA/MULTI
Telephone (518)486-1812
Fax (518) 473-3395
Email Address Resume@health.ny.gov
Address
Street Rm 2217, Corning Tower, ESP
City Albany
State NY
Zip Code 12237
Notes on Applying Please submit your resume and cover letter, preferably in PDF format, by email to resume@health.ny.gov, with Reference SCD/SHCMSA/MULTI included in the subject line or by mail to Human Resources Management Group, SCD/SHCMSA/MULTI, 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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