Review Vacancy
TitleMedical Assistance Specialist 1 (NY HELPS) - 79636, 11142
Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $66951 to $85138 Annually
Appointment Type Contingent Permanent
Street Address Division of Eligibility and Marketplace Integration/ Bureau of Consumer Assistance and Training
99 Washington Avenue, One Commerce Plaza
Duties Description This position will work within the Division of Eligibility and Marketplace Integration in the Bureau of Consumer Assistance and Training. This Bureau provides operational administration of New York’s application assistor programs available through NY State of Health and at local Departments of Social Services. This includes over 360 agencies and 6,000 assistors who provide application assistance through NY State of Health to consumers.
Specific duties for this position may include, but not be limited to:
•Monitoring the assistor account creation, certification, and decertification process.
•Managing shared mailboxes and communicating with outside agencies.
•Researching and resolving eligibility and enrollment issues and consumer complaints.
•Reviewing and analyzing trends in program and enrollment data.
•Assisting in the development and updates of program policies and procedures.
•Drafting work instructions and training materials for staff and outside agencies.
•Providing technical assistance to various stakeholders.
Minimum Qualifications Reassignment: Current NYS Department of Health (DOH) employee with permanent or contingent-permanent status as a Medical Assistance Specialist 1, G-18.
Transfer: 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 1, G-18.
NY HELPS: Six years of experience developing public or private health related policy; analyzing AND interpreting public or private health related policy to assist consumers; determining or reviewing financial eligibility for healthcare or consumer-assisted programs to ensure individuals meet eligibility criteria specified in State and/or federal laws, rules, and regulations; establishing mechanisms for the reimbursement and financing of health care services, including rate-setting, development of capitation reimbursement methodologies, and development of fee schedules; performing utilization review of requests for medical treatment including prior approval or authorization activities, adjudication of claims for payment and/or provider credentialing; AND/OR conducting independent examinations of health care facilities or program integrity reviews of health care programs to ensure compliance with laws, rules, and regulations.
Substitution: An associate degree can substitute for two years of specialized experience; a bachelor’s degree can substitute for four years of experience; a master’s degree in a related field can substitute for five years of experience; and a doctorate in.
Preferred Qualifications: Preferred candidates will have professional experience in public health insurance programs, including New York’s Medicaid, Child Health Plus, Essential Plan, and Qualified Health Plans. Preferred candidates will also have excellent verbal and written communication skills; strong analytical skills and attention to detail; strong organizational skills; proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Access); the ability to work well independently and as part of a team, and to manage multiple priorities in order to meet deadlines; and experience using electronic data systems.
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...
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 Resource Management Group
Email Address resume@health.ny.gov
Address
Street Corning Tower, Empire State Plaza, Room 2217
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 SPD/MAS1/79636,11142 included in the subject line or by mail to Human Resources Management Group, SPD/MAS1/79636,11142, 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.