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Duties Description In the Office of Health Insurance Program's Division of Health Care Plan Contracting & Oversight, within the Bureau of Managed Care Certification and Surveillance, the incumbent will assist in ongoing certification and surveillance of Managed Care Organizations (MCOs) to ensure compliance with Public Health Law Articles 44 and 49 as well as 10 NYCRR Part 98 and Model Contracts.
Specific duties and responsibilities may include but are not limited to:
Assist in the coordination of MCO Surveys.
Complete assigned topics for MCO surveys to ensure compliance with DOH and federal laws, rules, and regulations.
Analyze state and federal legislation related to managed care and review for impact on existing program operations.
Draft reports, policies, and procedures for internal and external review and distribution.
Maintain surveillance team SharePoint site and database.
Draft, review, and update training and guidance documents.
Non-Competitive Candidates via NY HELPS Program:
Health Program Administrator: Six years of experience* in the administration, supervision, and oversight of agency programs including but not limited to the design, implementation, administration, management, operation, and assessment of program effectiveness.
Health Program Administrator, Trainee 2: Five years of experience* in the administration, supervision, and oversight of agency programs including but not limited to the design, implementation, administration, management, operation, and assessment of program effectiveness.
Health Program Administrator, Trainee 1: Four years of experience* in the administration, supervision, and oversight of agency programs including but not limited to the design, implementation, administration, management, operation, and assessment of program effectiveness.
- Substitution: Associate degree may substitute for two years of specialized experience; bachelor's degree may substitute for four years of specialized experience; master's degree may substitute five years of specialized experience; J.D. may substitute for six years of specialized experience.
Preferred Qualifications: Knowledge of Medicaid Program, Managed Care Delivery Models, Public Health Law and Regulation with experience in interpretation of governing laws, regulations, or policy
This position is part of the NYS HELPS program. No examination is required.
This position may require travel throughout New York State including overnights to areas not served by public transportation.
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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