Position Information

NY HELPYes

AgencyHealth, Department of

TitleAssociate Health Care Management Systems Analyst (NY HELPS) - 61116

Occupational CategoryFinancial, Accounting, Auditing

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? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

Location

County Albany

Street Address OHIP/Division of Finance and Rate Setting / Bureau of Global Cap and Supplemental Programs

99 Washington Avenue

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12237

Job Specifics

Duties Description This incumbent will function as one the Upper payment limit (UPL) Unit Leads within the Global Cap and Supplemental Programs Bureau within OHIP’s Division of Finance and Rate Setting (DFRS) in the tracking, analyzing, and forecasting of the federally required UPL.

The Federally mandated UPL program provides annual supplemental payments (over $800 million) to providers based on Federal matching funds of how much Medicare would pay for the same Medicaid services.

Specific duties and responsibilities may include the development, implementation, management, oversight and/or monitoring of:

Supervise professional staff in the administration of program activities. In addition, duties may include:
Establish the annual physican UPL
Prepare State Plan Amendments (SPAs) and analyze all program SPAs that impact the UPL demonstration.
Work collaboratively with physican practice plans and consultants.
Interact and collaborate with rate setting, fiscal management, and program staff within the Department as well as other state agencies that interact with the UPL program
Draft reports for executive staff.
Determine and oversee staff assignments related to the UPL.
Review and provide feedback on staff assignments and work products.

Minimum Qualifications Reassignment:
Current New York State Department of Health employee with one year of permanent or contingent-permanent, competitive, service as an Associate Health Care MSA, SG-23.

Permanent Transfer Candidates:
Current New York State employee with one year or more of permanent or contingent-permanent, competitive service in a title at or above a SG-21 and deemed eligible for transfer to Associate Health Care MSA, SG-23 under section 52.6 of the NYS Civil Service Law.

Provisional Appointment: In the absence of an eligible list with three or more candidates willing to accept a position, a temporary provisional appointment may be considered. For provisional appointment, candidates must meet one of the following minimum qualifications: Be a current NYS Department of Health employee with one year of permanent competitive or 55-b/55-c service as a Senior Health Care Management Systems Analyst

If three or fewer New York State Department of Health promotional candidates respond to this notice, the agency may, at its discretion, nominate a qualified employee for non-competitive promotion under the provisions of Section 52.7 of the Civil Service Law. Employees must have one year of permanent or contingent-permanent, competitive service as a Senior Health Care MSA, full journey level. If certified by Civil Service, mandatory reemployment list candidates must be considered first for appointment to this title

NY HELPS Non-Competitive Minimum Qualifications:
A bachelor's degree and three years of specialized experience in either evaluation of programs in the health care financing field or in health services research in finance, design, or implementation and one year of which must include experience in conducting public policy research and analysis in finance.

Preferred Qualifications: Critical thinking skills, analytical skills using Microsoft Excel, ability to solve problems independently. Professional work experience should include policy, projections and trend analysis. The candidate must also have the ability to interact and collaborate with other staff with the Department of Health as well as Other State Agencies.

Additional Comments Microsoft Excel knowledge, skills, and abilities are a requirement.

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

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 Resource Management Group

Telephone 518-486-1812

Fax 518-473-3395

Email Address resume@health.ny.gov

Address

Street Corning Tower Building, Empire State Plaza, Rm 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/AHCMSA/61116 included in the subject line or by mail to Human Resources Management Group, SCD/AHCMSA/61116, 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.