Review Vacancy
TitleHealth Program Administrator 2 - 88507
Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $96336 to $121413 Annually
Appointment Type Contingent Permanent
Street Address Office of Health Insurance Programs/Division of Eligibility and Marketplace Integration/Bureau of Exchange Application Support
99 Washington Avenue, One Commerce Plaza
Duties Description The Bureau of Exchange Application Support provides consumer support for individuals who apply for health insurance through the NY State of Health (NYSOH) and the new Medicaid Eligibility Client Management system (MECM). The Health Program Administrator 2 (HPA 2) position will act as the designated lead for day-to-day operations for one or more units who work on Operational tasks and Appeals. This involves working closely with senior management; providing technical assistance and oversight; working on escalated issues; development or maintenance of Job Aids; delivering training, and reporting and tracking systems related issues.
Minimum Qualifications Current NYS DOH employee with a permanent of contingent-permanent, competitive status as a Health Program Administrator 2, G25 OR 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 G25 under Section 70-1 or Section 52.6of the NYS Civil Service Law.
Preferred Qualifications: Preferred candidates will have professional experience in public health insurance programs, including New York’s Medicaid and/or Medicare. Preferred candidates will also have excellent verbal and written communication skills; strong analytical skills and attention to detail; strong organizational skills; 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
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Name Human Resources Management Group
Email Address resume@health.ny.gov
Address
Street Corning Tower, Empire State Plaza, Room 2217
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/HPA2/88507 included in the subject line or by mail to Human Resources Management Group, SPD/HPA2/88507, 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.