Review Vacancy
TitleHealth Systems Specialist 1 - 46032
Occupational CategoryAdministrative or General Management
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $63108 to $80248 Annually
Appointment Type Contingent Permanent
Street Address Office of Aging and Long-Term Care; Center for Home and Community Based Services
875 Central Avenue
Minimum Qualifications Permanent Transfer:
Current New York State employee with one year or more of permanent or contingent permanent, competitive service in a Health Systems Specialist 1 (G18) position OR a NYS employee in a position G16 or higher and eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 or Section 70.4 of the Civil Service Law.
Non-Competitive Minimum Qualifications (NY HELPS Program):
A bachelor's degree and two years of professional experience in accounting, auditing and finance; administrative operations; budgeting; communications, marketing and public relations; corrections and criminal justice; economics, research and statistics; environment; health and human services; human resources and training; information technology; natural and physical sciences; service regulation and compliance; transportation.
A Juris Doctor, master's or higher degree in a related field can substitute for one year of specialized experience.
Preferred Qualifications: The preferred candidate will possess strong organizational skills and attention to detail and will have experience working with Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel and Outlook. Strong written and verbal communication skills are required. Experience or knowledge of home care and hospice services or surveillance processes are preferred.
Duties Description Working with the Bureau of Quality & Surveillance in the Center for Home & Community Based Services for the Department of Health, the incumbent will coordinate and monitor surveillance scheduling and activities pertaining to Licensed Home Care Service Agencies (LHCSA), Certified Home Health Agencies (CHHA), and Hospice provider surveys. The incumbent will utilize and monitor internal databases and reporting systems including, but not limited to; ACO, ACTS, ASPEN, iQIES, and other systems. This is a necessary component of the work to coordinate and monitor the surveillance scheduling. The employee will also review monthly survey information provided by the regional offices to ensure compliance with state and federal requirements, will assist surveillance staff with issues/data entry to ensure compliance with the requirements of the automated systems, and will assist in the development of guidance materials, including policies & procedures, and prepare accurate reports (monthly, annual & ad hoc).
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...
For new State employees appointed to graded positions, the annual salary is the hiring rate (beginning of the Salary Range) of the position. Promotion salaries are calculated by the NYS Office of the State Comptroller in accordance with NYS Civil Service Law, OSC Payroll rules and regulations and negotiated union contracts.
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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Email Address resume@health.ny.gov
Address
Street RM 2217, Corning Tower Building, ESP
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 SM/HSS1/46032 included in the subject line or by mail to Human Resources Management Group, SM/HSS1/46302, 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.