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Duties Description The Bureau Director will report to the Director of the Division of Program Development and Management (DPDM) and will be responsible for the management and oversight of the Bureau of Health Access, Policy and Innovation within DPDM. The incumbent will serve as the bureau's liaison with the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services and the National Committee for Quality Assurance, other state agency leadership, and the Medicaid provider community regarding policy areas under the bureau's purview. The policy areas include Medicaid transportation coverage, coverage of new medical technologies, the Patient Centered Medical Home (PCMH) and the development and execution of the Medicaid Quality strategy. The incumbent will establish bureau priorities and provide direction to ensure the efficiency and quality of services provided to members. They will approve federal authority documents prepared by experts on their team. Additionally, they will coordinate with several other divisions in the Office of Health Insurance Programs to ensure successful communication of policy guidance to members, providers and Medicaid managed care plans. They will interface with oversight entities and serve as the primary liaison with the DOH Division of Legal Affairs. They will also make recommendations to leadership and oversee the preparation of budget requests and materials for the annual state of the state agenda. They will lead implementation of improvements to Medicaid policy resulting from changes in federal or state laws or regulations or changes in the Medicaid program strategic priorities.
Minimum Qualifications Minimum Qualifications : Eleven years of professional experience, of which two years must have included managerial responsibility for a major health-related program, or a major administrative function for a large health-related organization.
A bachelor's degree may substitute for four years of the general professional experience.
Preferred Qualifications : Skilled in interfacing with Medicaid providers, members, advocacy organizations, and state and federal government partners. Experienced with performance based metrics and developing policy changes to improve program efficiency. Able to oversee and manage multi-faceted, long-term projects. Familiarity with state and federal requirements related to the delivery of Medicaid services. Familiarity with the processes for requesting federal waivers, Medicaid State Plan Amendments, and regulatory changes. Experienced with serving as a lead policy maker responsible for making recommendations to executive leadership. Skilled in communicating complex Medicaid requirements to various stakeholders including the general public, the media, Medicaid members, providers, and executive leadership. Experienced leading a team of professionals in implementing change, including overseeing project planning and execution.
Additional Comments 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
This position may require travel throughout New York State including overnights to areas not served by public transportation.
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Name Human Resources Management Group, WDW / HPD1 / 95219
Telephone (518)486-1812
Fax (518)473-3395
Email Address resume@health.ny.gov
Address
Street Human Resources Management Group
Room 2217, Corning Tower Building, Empire State Plaza
City Albany
State NY
Zip Code 12237
Notes on Applying Please submit your resume and cover letter as one (1) document, preferably in PDF format, by email to resume@health.ny.gov, with Reference WDW / HPD1 / 95219 included in the subject line or by mail to Human Resources Management Group, WDW / HPD1 / 95219, 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.
