Position Information

NY HELPNo

AgencyHealth, Department of

TitlePublic Health Dentist (Local Med Asstnc Prg) – 90666

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary Grade30

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

Salary RangeFrom $187158 to $187158 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 5%

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? Yes

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

Location

County Albany

Street Address Office of Health Insurance Programs, Division of Medical and Dental Directors, Bureau of Dental Review

One Commerce Plaza, Floor 12

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12210

Job Specifics

Duties Description Responsibilities may include some or all of the following: review and make determinations on Medicaid prior approval requests received for dental services; review, evaluate, resolve and adjudicate dental claims pended for manual review; respond to questions from health care providers concerning Medicaid policies and guidelines; respond to questions including resolutions of complaints; conduct audits and reviews of Medicaid providers to ensure compliance with program requirements; identify aberrant practices by providers and/or recipients and make necessary referrals for investigation; prepare written material for administrative fair hearings; examine patient records to assess quality of care received; prepare written reports regarding providers’ adherence to requirements of the Medicaid program; and provide oral testimony on the State’s behalf at hearings, court proceedings and licensing boards.

Minimum Qualifications License to practice dentistry in New York State and four (4) years of experience in the
practice of dentistry.

Preferred Qualifications: Experience in the review of dental records to determine appropriateness and quality of services, and compliance with established standards; basic computer skills including MS Word and experience in the preparation of narrative reports. The preferred candidate must have excellent written and oral communication skills.

Additional Comments Posted salary includes the annual job rate for PS&T SG30 ($124,614- $152,158) plus an additional Geographic Pay Differential of $35,000.

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...

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

If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact by phone 518-486-1812 or email doh.sm.reasonable.accommodation@health.ny.gov to make a request.

NYS Department of Health does not participate in E-Verify and does not sponsor visa applications.

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.

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

How to Apply

Name Human Resources Management Group

Telephone 518-486-1812

Fax 518-473-3395

Email Address resume@health.ny.gov

Address

Street Corning Tower, Empire State Plaza, Room 2217

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 EM/90666/PHD included in the subject line or by mail to Human Resources Management Group, EM/90666/PHD, 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.