Position Information

NY HELPNo

AgencyHealth, Department of

TitleMedicaid Eligibility Examiner 3 - 79438

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary Grade17

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

Salary RangeFrom $61516 to $78307 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 9 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

Location

County Albany

Street Address Division of Eligibility and Marketplace Integration/ Bureau of Community Enrollment and Eligibility Processing

99 Washington Ave, One Commerce Plaza

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12210

Job Specifics

Minimum Qualifications Permanent Transfer: Current New York State Department of Health employee with permanent or contingent-permanent status as a Medicaid Eligibility Examiner 3, Grade 17.

Preferred Qualifications: Preferred candidates will have strong analytical skills and the ability to pay close attention to details. The candidate will also have good oral and written communication skills. Candidates should have proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access); the ability to work well independently and as part of a team and to manage multiple priorities to meet deadlines. Professional experience in public health insurance programs, including New York's Medicaid, Medicare and/or Child Health Plus and supervisory experience is a plus.

Duties Description The Medicaid Eligibility Examiner 3 will work within the Division of Eligibility and Marketplace Integration’s (DEMI) Bureau of Community Enrollment and Eligibility Processing to provide support to expand health insurance to New York’s neediest and most vulnerable populations. The duties may include, but not limited to, the following:

•Assist local social service districts, state agencies, advocacy groups, and professional organizations.
•Assure program integrity and compliance with State and Federal regulations related to eligibility for Medicaid.
•Assist with the transition of program operations from the local social service districts to NY State of Health.
•Review recurring reports related to incarceration, and complete manual corrections within computer applications.
•Manage public email inbox, coordinate thorough and policy correct responses to inquiries regarding incarcerated Medicaid enrollees.
•Supervise staff.

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

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Contact Information

Name Human Resources Management Group, EW/MEE3/79438

Telephone 518-486-1812

Fax (518) 473-3395

Email Address resume@health.ny.gov

Address

Street Room 2217, Corning Tower

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 EW/MEE3/79438 included in the subject line or by mail to Human Resources Management Group, EW/MEE3/79438, 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.