NY HELPNo

AgencyHealth, Department of

TitleMedicaid Eligibility Examiner 4 - 15348

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary Grade21

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

Salary RangeFrom $78126 to $99056 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

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

County Albany

Street Address Office of Health Insurance Programs/ Division of Eligibility and Marketplace Integration/ Bureau of Community Enrollment and Eligibility Processing

99 Washington Avenue, One Commerce Plaza

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12210

Duties Description The MEE 4 will work within the Bureau of Community Enrollment and Eligibility Processing/Family Planning Unit. The MEE 4 administers and directs multiple public health insurance eligibility enrollment functions including direct supervision of Medicaid Eligibility Examiners; ensures adherence to laws, rules, and regulations, efficient program implementation, and consistent and correct application of eligibility guidelines; makes recommendations on administering public health insurance programs; reviews difficult or problematic applications or renewals; communicates program changes to subordinates and ensures changes are incorporated accurately.

Duties will include, but not be limited to the following:

Assure compliance with State and Federal regulations related to eligibility.
Assist in the review, development, analysis and interpretation of legislation, rules and regulations, and policy statements relating to Medicaid and other public health insurance programs.
Assist with the transition of program operations from the local social service districts to NY State of Health.
Assist with managing the volume of applications and the manual work associated with eligibility determinations.
Supervise subordinate staff
Draft unit work procedures that provide detailed guidance for staff to follow

Minimum Qualifications Permanent Transfer: Current New York State Department of Health employee with permanent or contingent-permanent status as a Medicaid Eligibility Examiner 4, SG-21.

Preferred Qualifications: Preferred candidates will have experience in public health insurance programs, including New York's Medicaid and/or Medicare. Preferred candidates will also have excellent oral and written communication skills; strong analytical skills and attention to detail; proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access); the ability to work well independently and as part of a team and to manage multiple priorities in order to meet deadlines; and experience using electronic data systems, such as eMedNY and NYSOH Back Office. Supervisory experience is a plus.

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

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.

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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 CD/MEE4/15348 included in the subject line or by mail to Human Resources Management Group, CD/MEE4/15348, 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.