Review Vacancy
TitleHealth Program Administrator/Trainee (NY HELPS) - 79570
Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $56183 to $88970 Annually
Street Address Office of Health Insurance Programs/Division of Eligibility and Marketplace Integration/Bureau of Downstate Eligibility Systems
90 Church Street
Duties Description This position is in the Division of Eligibility and Marketplace Integration, Bureau of Business Requirements and Notices. The Health Program Administrator/Trainee (G18/NS) will work as part of a team responsible for implementing the Medicaid policy/legislative changes to the Welfare Management System (WMS), the transition of populations out of WMS, ongoing development/maintenance of NY State of Health (NYSOH), and the support of continuous improvement activities required to reduce risk and minimize the negative consequences of implementing policy and system changes. The incumbent will work within a team on the following tasks:
Review new and existing Medicaid eligibility policy for researching issues; propose and test system solutions; develop user requirements by applying knowledge and experience of Medicaid regulations and program policy; work with information technology staff and vendor(s) to implement business requirements into Downstate WMS and/or NYSOH; review, analyze and interpret federal and state legislation related to the provision of Medicaid; provide written documentation as required using department forms and processes; and analyze and generate reports for internal and external customers utilizing available reporting tools.
This position may require the incumbent to supervise staff.
Minimum Qualifications Permanent Transfer Candidates: Current NYS Department of Health employee with one year of permanent or contingent permanent, competitive, service as a Health Program Administrator, SG18 OR a current NYS employee with one year of permanent or contingent permanent, competitive, service in a title eligible to transfer under Section 52.6, Section 70.1, or Section 70.4 of the NYS Civil Service Law to Health Program Administrator, SG18, Health Program Administrator Trainee 1, NS, or Health Program Administrator Trainee 2, NS.
Non-Competitive Candidates via NY HELPS Program:
Health Program Administrator: Six years of experience* in the administration, supervision, and oversight of agency programs including but not limited to the design, implementation, administration, management, operation, and assessment of program effectiveness.
Health Program Administrator, Trainee 2: Five years of experience* in the administration, supervision, and oversight of agency programs including but not limited to the design, implementation, administration, management, operation, and assessment of program effectiveness.
Health Program Administrator, Trainee 1: Four years of experience* in the administration, supervision, and oversight of agency programs including but not limited to the design, implementation, administration, management, operation, and assessment of program effectiveness.
*Substitution: An associate degree may substitute for two years of experience; a bachelor's degree may substitute for four years of experience; a master's degree may substitute for five years of experience; and a doctorate may substitute for six years of experience.
Preferred Qualifications: Experience in public health insurance programs, including New York’s Medicaid and/or Child Health Plus
Strong organizational skills and the ability to adapt to changing priorities and tight timeframes
Experience with data systems including, but not limited to, the Welfare Management System (WMS), NY State of Health Back Office and eMedNY;
Ability to research and analyze information
Demonstrated experience in requirements gathering and analysis of policy guidance
Strong, writing, verbal communication, interpersonal, and organization skills and ability to work well under pressure.
Supervisory experience
Additional Comments When reviewing qualifications, omissions and vagueness cannot be interpreted in the candidate’s favor. Candidates are responsible for providing accurate and clear descriptions of their experience demonstrating how they meet the minimum qualifications.
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
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Name Human Resources Management Group, SCD/HPA/79570
Email Address resume@health.ny.gov
Address
Room 2217
Notes on Applying Please submit your resume and cover letter as one (1) document, preferably in PDF format, by email to resume@health.ny.gov, with Reference SCD/HPA/79570 included in the subject line or by mail to Human Resources Management Group, SCD/HPA/79570, 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.