Position Information

NY HELPYes

AgencyHealth, Department of

TitleSenior Health Care Fiscal Analyst/Trainee (NY HELPS) - 63216

Occupational CategoryFinancial, Accounting, Auditing

Salary Grade18

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

Salary RangeFrom $49363 to $82656 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Contingent Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 8 AM

To 4 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

Location

County Albany

Street Address Division of Finance & Rate Setting / Bureau of Global Cap, Rebates, and Supplemental Programs / Upper Payment Limit Team

99 Washington Avenue

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12260

Job Specifics

Minimum Qualifications Reassignment: Current New York State Department of Health employee with permanent or contingent-permanent status as a Senior Health Care Fiscal Analyst, Grade 18.

Transfer: New York State employee with one year of permanent or contingent-permanent service in a title eligible for transfer to Senior Health Care Fiscal Analyst, Grade 18, under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law.

NY HELPS:

Trainee 1: A bachelor's or higher degree in accounting, auditing, business administration, economics, finance, healthcare administration, hospital administration, or public administration including or supplemented by 12 semester credit hours in accounting and/or auditing and 6 semester additional credit hours in statistics, economics, accounting and/or auditing.

Trainee 2: A bachelor's degree in accounting, auditing, business administration, economics, finance, healthcare administration, hospital administration, or public administration including or supplemented by 12 semester credit hours in accounting and/or auditing and 6 semester additional 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 hospital or healthcare facility related to reimbursement rates, principles, and practices.

Grade 18: A bachelor's degree in accounting, auditing, business administration, economics, finance, healthcare administration, hospital administration, or public administration including or supplemented by 12 semester credit hours in accounting and/or auditing and 6 semester additional 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 hospital or healthcare facility related to reimbursement rates, principles, and practices.

Preferred Qualifications: Critical thinking skills, analytical skills using Microsoft Excel, ability to solve problems independently. Professional work experience should include policy, projections and trend analysis. The candidate must also have the ability to interact and collaborate with other staff with the Department of Health as well as Other State Agencies.

Duties Description This incumbent will function as a financial analyst within the Bureau of Global Cap, Rebates, and Supplemental Programs within OHIP’s Division of Finance and Rate Setting in the tracking, analyzing, and forecasting of the Upper Payment Limit (UPL) Program.

The Federally mandated UPL program provides annual supplemental payments (over $800 million) to providers based on Federal matching funds how much Medicare would pay for the same Medicaid services. The UPL requirement must be met for states to receive Federal financial participation in each state’s Medicaid program. The UPL calculation is performed annually for hospitals, nursing homes, clinics, and physician services and results in annual supplemental payments to providers.

The incumbent will:

• Perform analysis and assist in strategic planning to identify trends and impacts to providers within Medicaid and the UPL Program.
• Interact and collaborate with rate setting, fiscal management, and program staff within the Department as well as the Federal Government, other state agencies, and consultants that interact with the Medicaid program.
• Develop deliverables and occasionally present materials with executive staff in the Bureau.

Additional duties include:

• Establish annual UPL awards for providers;
• Track, analyze, and project program spending on a monthly basis;
• Calculate, review, and package the periodic UPL calculations based on the latest policy decisions;
• Prepare State Plan Amendments (SPAs) and State Regulations; and
• Develop, track, and process provider rate packages.

Additional Comments Full-time, contingent permanent position. Transfer candidates may be asked for the last four digits of their social security number to verify eligibility.

This position is part of the NYS HELPS program. No examination is required.

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.

Contact Information

Name Human Resource Management Group, TL/SHCFA/63216/OHIP

Telephone (518)486-1812

Fax (518) 473-3395

Email Address Resume@health.ny.gov

Address

Street Rm 2217, Corning Tower, ESP

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 TL/SHCFA/63216/OHIP included in the subject line or by mail to Human Resources Management Group, TL/SHCFA/63216/OHIP, 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.