Review Vacancy
Date Posted: 10/02/15
Applications Due: 10/16/15
Vacancy ID: 24009
Position Information
NY HELPNo
AgencyMental Health, Office of
TitleAgency Program Aide, Central Office;
Occupational CategoryClerical, Secretarial, Office Aide
Salary Grade13
Bargaining UnitASU - Administrative Services Unit (CSEA)
Salary RangeFrom $42555 to $51830 Annually
Employment Type Full-Time
Appointment Type Contingent Permanent
Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class
Travel Percentage 0%
Schedule
Workweek Mon-Fri
Hours Per Week 37.50
Workday
From 8 AM
To 5 PM
Flextime allowed? No
Mandatory overtime? No
Compressed workweek allowed? No
Telecommuting allowed? No
Location
County Albany
Street Address NYS Office of Mental Health
44 Holland Avenue
City Albany
StateNY
Zip Code12229
Job Specifics
Minimum Qualifications Candidates must be employed by New York State to be eligible to apply for this position.
Candidates must have permanent status as an Agency Program Aide and be eligible for lateral transfer; OR be eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law. If you are unsure as to whether your current title qualifies for transfer, please e-mail OMHHRM@OMH.NY.GOV for a determination.
Duties Description The Office of Mental Health (OMH) is recruiting to fill an Agency Program Aide, Grade 13, position in the Office of Financial Management, State Operations Finance Group, Operations Support Unit. The Operations Support Unit (OSU) plays a key role in assisting OMH Patient Resource Offices (PROs) establish and maintain Medicaid eligibility and billing accounts for OMH inpatients, residents of State-operated Community Residences, and Pre-paid Mental Health Plan enrollees. The OSU provides training and technical assistance regarding State and Federal benefit programs to PROs and other units within OMH. Duties will include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Work with OSU managers to implement new procedures resulting from changes to the Department of Health (DOH) policies.
• Assist with the preparation and review of documents for PRO staff regarding DOH policies.
• Analyze Medicaid reports and act as liaison with DOH when system problems arise.
• Maintain spreadsheets and track patient admissions and discharges to ensure individuals have access to health insurance benefits.
• Advise PRO agents how to provide Medicaid coverage for outside hospital care due to the suspension process.
• Monitor daily reports and review for errors.
• Communicate with senior agents regarding changes in Medicaid cases.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Contact Information
Name Robin Springer
Telephone
Fax (518) 486-3897
Email Address omhhrm@omh.ny.gov
Address
Street NYS Office of Mental Health
44 Holland Avenue
City Albany
State NY
Zip Code 12220
Notes on ApplyingYou are advised that, should you accept a job offer with the Office of Mental Health, you may be required to be fingerprinted and pay a fingerprint fee.
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