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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 05/23/24

Applications Due06/06/24

Vacancy ID159346

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NY HELPNo

AgencyHealth, Department of

TitleHealth Program Administrator 1 - 88230

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary Grade23

Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

Salary RangeFrom $84156 to $106454 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? Yes

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

County Albany

Street Address Division of Eligibility and Marketplace Integration / Bureau of Community Enrollment and Eligibility Processing

99 Washington Ave., One Commerce Plaza

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12210

Minimum Qualifications Current New York State Department of Health employee with permanent or contingent permanent, competitive status as a Health Program Administrator 1, Grade 23. OR: New York State employee with one year or more of permanent or contingent permanent, competitive service in a title eligible for transfer to Health Program Administrator 1, Grade 23, under Section 52.6 or 70.1 of the Civil Service Law.

Preferred Qualifications: Preferred candidates will have professional experience in public health insurance programs, including New York's Medicaid and/or Medicare. 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, 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, such as eMedNY and NYSOH Back Office. Supervisory experience is a plus.

Duties Description This Health Program Administrator 1 (HPA 1) will work within the Bureau of Community Enrollment and Eligibility Processing to provide support for expansion and eligibility initiatives related to Medicaid policy, with a focus on some of New York's most vulnerable populations, including incarcerated individuals, and justice involved youth.

Specific duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

* Provide technical assistance to local social service districts, state agencies, clients, health care providers, advocacy groups, and professional organizations.

* Assure compliance with State and Federal regulations related to eligibility.

* Assist with the transition of program operations from the local social service districts to NY State of Health.

* Oversee staff working with Department of Corrections and Community Supervision, New York City Department of Correction and New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services to coordinate Medicaid for incarcerated individuals.

* Coordinate with the Office of Children and Family Services on Medicaid for juvenile involved youth.

* Assist in the review, development, analysis and interpretation of legislation, rules and regulations, and policy statements relating to Medicaid and other public health insurance programs.

* Assist with managing the volume of applications and the manual work associated with eligibility determinations.

* Supervise subordinate staff.

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

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Name Human Resources Management Group, SPD/HPA1/88230

Telephone 518-486-1812

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 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/HPA1/88230 included in the subject line or by mail to Human Resources Management Group, SPD/HPA1/88230, 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.