Sr Health Care Fiscal Analyst/Trainee 1&2 (NYS HELPS), Central Office;

Duties Description The Office of Mental Health (OMH) is recruiting to fill a Sr Health Care Fiscal Analyst, G18, position in the State Operations Finance Group – Revenue Management Unit. Reporting to an Associate Health Care Fiscal Analyst, G-23, the incumbent will be responsible for, but not limited to, the following:

Regularly tracking expected receivables for various health care payors and programs. This includes comparing expected receivables against established Revenue Targets to identify issues with revenue collections.

Preparing monthly revenue reports, quarterly AR reports, and annual economic and financial surveys that are required by counterparts in other agencies.

Reconciling monthly AR against cash receipts posted into the financial billing system. This includes posting charges related to our indirect patient billing.

Assisting in the data collection and preparation of quarterly claims submitted to NYS Department of Health (DOH) for various related services and Medicaid administration reimbursement.

Collaborating with OMH facilities on Health Home Care Management matters. This involves tracking, downloading and reconciling remittances delivered through provider portals, loading patient care rosters into the HHCM system, and assisting with system accessibility issues.

The incumbent may also be asked to prepare or review Ad Hoc analyses and reconciliations related to Revenue Management areas of expertise.

Minimum Qualifications Non-Competitive HELPS:
Trainee 1 ($56,183): A bachelor's degree in accounting, auditing, business administration, economics, finance, healthcare administration, hospital administration, or public administration; or a bachelor’s degree in any field, including or supplemented by 12 semester credit hours in accounting and/or auditing and 6 additional semester credit hours in statistics, economics, accounting, and/or auditing.

Trainee 2 ($62,694): A bachelor's degree in accounting, auditing, business administration, economics, finance, healthcare administration, hospital administration, or public administration; or a bachelor’s degree in any field, including or supplemented by 12 semester credit hours in accounting and/or auditing and 6 additional semester credit hours in statistics, economics, accounting, and/or auditing; and one year of professional experience in the review and analysis of fiscal and cost operations and/or billing systems of a governmental agency, hospital or healthcare facility, or non-profit organization related to reimbursement rates, principles, and practices.

Journey Level ($69,964): A bachelor's degree in accounting, auditing, business administration, economics, finance, healthcare administration, hospital administration, or public administration; or a bachelor’s degree in any field, including or supplemented by 12 semester credit hours in accounting and/or auditing and 6 additional semester credit hours in statistics, economics, accounting, and/or auditing; and two years of professional experience in the review and analysis of fiscal and cost operations and/or billing systems of a governmental agency, hospital or healthcare facility, or non-profit organization related to reimbursement rates, principles, and practices.

55BC Opportunity:
Must meet the Non-Competitive minimum qualifications above and Individuals certified eligible for the 55b/c program under the Governor’s Program to Hire Persons/Veterans with Disabilities pursuant to Section 55b/c of the Civil Service Law AND possess a Bachelor’s degree will also be considered. Please provide a copy of your eligibility letter and transcript with your response.

Transfer Opportunity:
Candidates must have permanent status as a Sr Health Care Fiscal Analyst, SG-18 and be eligible for lateral transfer; OR be eligible to transfer via Section 70.1 or Section 52.6 of the Civil Service Law by having at least one year of permanent service in a qualifying title within two salary grades of this position.




Strong Microsoft Excel skills and experience conducting financial reconciliations are preferred, as they support the analysis, verification, and accuracy of financial data being reviewed in this position.

Additional Comments Employment with New York State offers unmatched benefits, individual support, and career mobility for motivated individuals including: NYS pension and retirement programs; annual cost of living and performance advance increases; comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans; flexible spending accounts for health and dependent care; paid time off, including thirteen paid holidays per year, and paid personal leave, vacation leave, and sick leave.

Specific scheduled hours and telecommuting availability for this position will be discussed during the interview process. Please note, employees are required to apply and obtain approval through management to telecommute according to operational needs and Agency Telecommuting Program Guidelines.

The Mission of the New York State Office of Mental Health is to promote the mental health of all New Yorkers, with a focus on providing hope and supporting recovery for adults with serious mental illness and children with serious emotional disturbances. Applicants with lived mental health experience are encouraged to apply. OMH is deeply committed to supporting underserved individuals, organizations, and communities. To this end, OMH is focused on implementing activities and initiatives to reduce disparities in access, quality, and treatment outcomes for underserved populations. A critical component of these efforts is ensuring OMH is a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees' unique attributes and skills are valued and utilized to support the mission of the Agency. OMH is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS). For the duration of NY HELPS, 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 a future date, it is expected that employees hired under NY HELPS will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status, without having to compete in an examination. Employees will then be afforded with all of the same rights and privileges of competitive class employees of New York State. While serving permanently in a NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified.

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