Position Information

NY HELPYes

AgencyHealth, Department of

TitleHealth Care Surveyor 3 (Nursing) (NY HELPS) - 79039

Occupational CategoryHealth Care, Human/Social Services

Salary Grade22

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

Salary RangeFrom $113178 to $124230 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 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 Medical and Dental Policy

99 Washington Avenue

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12210

Job Specifics

Duties Description The individual would provide statewide fee-for-service Medicaid policy clinical expertise to develop, interpret and implement Medicaid policies. Policy areas include outpatient clinic services, practitioner services, and therapy services, vision, audiology, podiatry, radiology, and acupuncture and chiropractic services. This includes assisting in developing clinical/medical recommendations for establishing eMedNY procedure code reference file parameters, e.g., pricing, maximum number of units, frequency, age, sex, emergency, family planning, abortion, etc. This individual would be responsible for providing technical support, using clinical/medical expertise to contribute to monthly Medicaid Updates, drafting correspondence on a variety of programmatic and policy issues, and responding to calls from providers and other stakeholders. This individual may also participate in the general assessment, planning, development and implementation of health care programs and serve as a part of a team and contribute to the facilitation of team operations.

Minimum Qualifications Permanent Transfer Candidates: Current NYS Department of Health Employee with one year of permanent or contingent-permanent, competitive, service as a Health Care Surveyor 3 (Nursing), SG22 and able to meet the minimum qualifications for non-competitive appointment as seen below.

Non-Competitive Candidates via NY HELPS: Possession of a license and current registration as a registered professional nurse in New York State; and three years of post-licensure, specialized professional administrative or professional clinical experience.

Substitution: A bachelor's degree in nursing can substitute for one year of post-licensure clinical nursing experience; and a master's degree in nursing can substitute for two years of post-licensure clinical nursing experience

Preferred Qualifications: Familiarity with NYS Medicaid or other public health programs and related policies including coverage, reimbursement, and claims processing, Knowledge of NYS Medicaid data systems, including eMedNY, Knowledge of federal and NYS Medicaid policy guidance and documents, Knowledge of Medicaid practitioner policies, Extensive Knowledge with Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) and HCPCS coding, Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word, Supervisory experience, Excellent communication skills, Ability to address shifting priorities and deal with a change in focus several times a day.

Additional Comments Posted salary range includes the statutory hiring rate at Step 4 and job rate for PS&T ($93,178 - $104,230) plus an additional Geographic Pay Differential of $20,000.

This position is part of the NYS HELPS program. No examination is required.

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 SPD/HCS 3 (NURSING)/79039 included in the subject line or by mail to Human Resources Management Group, SPD/HCS 3 (NURSING)/79039, 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.