Position Information

NY HELPNo

AgencyHealth, Department of

TitleHealth Program Administrator 2 - 80135

Occupational CategoryHealth Care, Human/Social Services

Salary Grade25

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

Salary RangeFrom $96336 to $121413 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Contingent Permanent

Jurisdictional Class 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 Program Development and Management/ Bureau of Health Access, Policy and Innovation

99 Washington Avenue

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12210

Job Specifics

Duties Description The Health Program Administrator 2 will assist in overseeing the Medicaid Transportation Contracts and related policies within the Bureau of Health Access, Policy, and Innovation (BHAPI). BHAPI sits within the Division of Program Development and Management, which oversees Medicaid policy, within the DOH's Office of Health Insurance Programs.

The Medicaid program covers transportation to all Medicaid-covered services, including but not limited to doctor’s appointments, hospitalizations, urgent care visits, and therapy. The Medicaid Transportation Unit’s primary functions are to develop and oversee Medicaid policy and contracting in order to implement the transportation benefit that is available to all Medicaid members. Coordination of requested transportation is completed by a contracted vendor.

In this position, the HPA2 will be responsible for the transportation contract administration, procurement, and oversight, and will oversee the work of a vendor organization (the Department's transportation broker). The incumbent will develop systems for ongoing program monitoring; handle various communications with stakeholders, providers, and members, including coordination with 1115 NYHER Waiver teams; develop innovative approaches to improving the benefit in a cost-efficient way; complete legislatively or contractually required reports on an ongoing basis; and respond to audit and legal inquiries. The HPA2 will also monitor and report on fraud, waste, and abuse within the program, and will work closely with stakeholders from other state agencies as needed.

Minimum Qualifications Reassignment:
Current NYS DOH employee with a permanent of contingent-permanent, competitive status as a Health Program Administrator 2, G-25.

Transfer:
A NYS employee with one year or more of permanent or contingent-permanent, competitive service in a title at or above a G23 and deemed eligible for transfer to Health Program Administrator 2, G-25 under Section 70.1 or Section 52.6 of the NYS Civil Service Law.

The transfer cannot be a second consecutive transfer resulting in an advancement of more than two salary grades.

Preferred Qualifications: Experience with Medicaid or other health insurance, and/or experience with transportation services is preferred. Candidates should be highly organized, with strong communication and writing skills.

Additional Comments This position may require travel throughout New York State including overnights to areas not served by public transportation.

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.

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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.

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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 SCD/HPA2/80135 included in the subject line or by mail to Human Resources Management Group, SCD/HPA2/80135, 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.