Position Information

NY HELPNo

AgencyHealth, Department of

TitleMedical Assistance Specialist 2 - 15213

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary Grade23

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

Salary RangeFrom $86681 to $109650 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? Yes

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

Location

County Albany

Street Address Division of Eligibility and Marketplace Integration / Bureau of Upstate Eligibility Systems

99 Washington Ave, One Commerce Plaza

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12210

Job Specifics

Duties Description The Medical Assistance Specialist 2 will work within the Eligibility Systems Modernization Group (ESMG) as part of a team responsible for implementing the Medicaid policy/legislative changes to the Rest of State (ROS) Welfare Management System (WMS); executing User Acceptance Testing (UAT) for policy/legislative changes to NYSOH; assisting in the development and testing of the Medicaid Eligibility and Client Management (MECM) system; and the transition of populations out of WMS into NYSOH and MECM.
The incumbent will be primarily responsible for work efforts for the Bureau of Upstate Eligibility Systems (UES) as part of the testing team related to the implementation of rule changes in compliance with the federal HR1 (Big Beautiful Bill) legislation including, but not limited to:
•Supervise Grade 18 staff including managing workloads, performing evaluations, and other supervisory duties as assigned.

•Interpret and clarify policies, procedures, and requirements for lower-level staff, outside parties, and department contractors.

•Draft, review, and update training and guidance documents, manuals, and
job aids; and provide training regarding system operations.

•Participate in bureau activities related to User Acceptance Testing, including developing and implementing test plans, test cases, and test scripts based on information shared in joint application design sessions, functional and interface documentation, and other sources.

•Participate in development activities with staff and contractors, including meeting with stakeholders, tracking system behavior, and documentation.

Minimum Qualifications Reassignment:
Current Department of Health (DOH) employee with permanentor contingent-permanent status as a Medical AssistanceSpecialist 2, G-23.
Transfer:
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 or Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law to a Medical Assistance Specialist 2, G-23.

Preferred Qualifications: Experience with NYS Health Insurance Programs (Medicaid, CHP, EP, APTC) eligibility requirements and policy. Experience using eMedNY, NYSOH, WMS, MECM systems. Experience in user acceptance testing. Good attention to detail, excellent verbal and written communication skills. Prior supervisory experience.

Additional Comments 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

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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 SPD/MAS2/15213 included in the subject line or by mail to Human Resources Management Group,SPD/MAS2/15213, 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.