Position Information

NY HELPYes

AgencyHealth, Department of

TitleMedicaid Redesign Analyst 1 (NY HELPS)- 95051

Occupational CategoryHealth Care, Human/Social Services

Salary Grade18

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

Salary RangeFrom $52198 to $82656 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Contingent Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 10%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 8:30 AM

To 4:30 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? Yes

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

Location

County Albany

Street Address Division of Program Development and Management/ Bureau of Social Care and Community Supports

99 Washington Avenue

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12210

Job Specifics

Minimum Qualifications Current Department of Health (DOH) employees with permanent or contingent-permanent status as a Medicaid Redesign Analyst1; OR current NYS employee with one year or more of permanent or contingent-permanent, competitive service in a title eligible to transfer under Section 52.6 of the Civil Service Law to a Medicaid Redesign Analyst 1. For more information on the types of transfers, transfer eligibility criteria, and the current transfer determinations for your title, visit the following website.
https://careermobilityoffice.cs.ny.gov/cmo/gotit/index.cfm.

NY HELPS:

Medicaid Redesign Analyst Trainee 1: A bachelor's or higher degree.

Medicaid Redesign Analyst Trainee 2: A bachelor's and one year of professional experience in the administration of a public health insurance program performing one or more of the following duties in a qualifying setting: participation in the development and/or implementation of programs, policies, procedures, and/or regulations related to the delivery, reimbursement, eligibility, coverage, and/or payment of healthcare services; analyzing demographic, economic, financial, clinical usage, or clinical quality assurance data to improve the quality, availability, and/or efficiency of health care services; participating in the development, implementation, and/or oversight of health plan contracts with organizations that provide insurance coverage of health care services. Qualifying settings for this experience include but are not limited to health insurance companies; health research groups; local, State, and/or federal agencies; health policy think tanks; and health insurance exchanges. Examples of non-qualifying experience include answering phones; printing and copying; filing; data entry and word processing; office inventory management; database maintenance; opening, sorting, and routing mail; scheduling; and direct patient care activities.

Medicaid Redesign Analyst 1: A bachelor's degree and two years of professional experience in the administration of a public health insurance program performing one or more of the following duties in a qualifying setting: participation in the
development and/or implementation of programs, policies, procedures, and/or regulations related to the delivery, reimbursement, eligibility, coverage, and/or payment of healthcare services; analyzing demographic, economic, financial, clinical usage, or clinical quality assurance data to improve the quality, availability, and/or efficiency of health care services; participating in the development, implementation, and/or oversight of health plan contracts with organizations that provide insurance coverage of health care services. Qualifying settings for this experience include but are not limited to: health insurance companies; health research groups; local, State, and/or federal agencies; health policy think tanks; and health insurance exchanges. Examples of non-qualifying experience include answering phones; printing and copying; filing; data entry and word processing; office inventory management; database maintenance; opening, sorting, and routing mail; scheduling; and direct patient care activities.
NOTE: a Juris Doctor, master's or higher degree in a related field can substitute for one year of specialized experience.

Preferred Qualifications: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, data analysis skills, and performance management skills

Duties Description The Bureau of Social Care and Community Supports works to integrate health and human services within the Medicaid program. The bureau is composed of two units, Housing and Social Determinants of Health. This position is within the Social Determinants of Health Unit. There are three positions under this posting. The position will implement new health related social needs programs within the Medicaid program.
As part of the incumbent's responsibilities, they will have the unique opportunity to implement the 1115 New York Health Equity Waiver regional Social Care Networks in accordance with State and Federal guidelines. Responsibilities include:

• Act as a liaison between the Social Care Networks and other stakeholders. This collaborative aspect of the role underscores the importance of your position, as you will be the bridge that ensures effective communication and coordination, making you an integral part of the team.

• Provide technical assistance, contract, and performance monitoring of Social Care Networks. One of the key responsibilities of this role is the fiscal administration of grant funds, including oversight of work plans and budgets. This aspect of the role requires strong communication, data analytics, and performance management skills.

• Support the evaluation of the Social Care Network activities and overall NYHER 1115 Waiver implementation.

• Engage Regional Social Care Network (SCN) lead entities, community-based organizations (CBOs), and stakeholder coalition groups in each SCN region in regular planning convenings, workgroup meetings with the goal of understanding needs and mapping out regional/community priorities.

Additional Comments 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...

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, WDW/MRA1/95051

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 WDW/MRA1/95051 included in the subject line or by mail to Human Resources Management Group, WDW/MRA1/95051, 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.