Position Information

NY HELPYes

AgencyHealth, Department of

TitleHealth Program Administrator/Trainee (NY HELPS) – 79973

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary Grade18

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

Salary RangeFrom $52198 to $82656 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? Yes

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

Location

County Erie

Street Address Division of Eligibility and Marketplace Integration/ Bureau of Quality Management and Change Control

295 Main Street, Ellicott Square

City Buffalo

StateNY

Zip Code14203

Job Specifics

Minimum Qualifications Permanent transfer candidates: Current Department of Health (DOH) employee with permanent or contingent-permanent status as a Health Program Administrator (G18); OR current NYS employee with one year or more 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 Civil Service Law to a Health Program Administrator (G18), Health Program Administrator Trainee 1 (NS), or Health Program Administrator Trainee 2 (NS). For more information on the types of transfers, transfer eligibility criteria, and the current transfer determinations for your title, visit the following: website.https://careermobilityoffice.cs.ny.gov/cmo/gotit/index.cfm.

This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS).
For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title maybe filled via a non-competitive appointment, which means no examination is required but all candidates must meet the minimum qualifications of the title for which they apply. At this time, agencies may recruit and hire employees by making temporary appointments.
At a future date (within one year of permanent appointment), it is expected employees hired under NY HELPS will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status, without having to compete in an examination. Employees will then be afforded with all of the same rights and privileges of competitive class employees of New York State. While serving permanently in a NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified.

The position may be filled at the Health Program Administrator Trainee 1 level equated to SG-14, $52,198, Health Program Administrator Trainee 2 level equated to SG-16, $58,247, or full performance Health Program Administrator SG-18, $65,001, based on education and experience. Candidates hired at the trainee level will be advanced to the full performance Health Program Administrator, SG-18 following the successful completion of the traineeship.

Public candidates: Active list candidate on the New York State Department of Civil Service’s Professional Career Opportunities (PCO) eligible list #26-872 with a score of 100 or higher.

NY HELPS: To be eligible for a NY HELPS appointment, the candidate must have:
Health Program Administrator Trainee 1: A bachelor's degree or higher.
Health Program Administrator Trainee 2: A bachelor's degree and one year of experience in the administration, supervision and oversight of agency programs including the design, implementation, administration, management, operation, and assessment of program effectiveness. A Juris Doctor, master's or higher degree in a related field can substitute for one year of specialized experience.
Health Program Administrator: A bachelor's degree and two years of experience in the administration, supervision and oversight of agency programs including the design, implementation, administration, management, operation, and assessment of program effectiveness. A Juris Doctor, master's or higher degree in a related field can substitute for one year of specialized experience.

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, WMS and NYSOH Back Office. Supervisory experience is a plus.

Duties Description The Health Program Administrator/Trainee will work within the Bureau of Quality Management and Change Control and will assist with the development and execution of a quality assurance plan designed to monitor and evaluate the work of the NY State of Health contractor and DOH staff and the management of change control activities. Responsibilities will include, but not be limited to, the following:
-Assist with the creation, maintenance and revision of quality assurance plans and electronic tracking tools for the assessment of contractor performance;
-Assist with the creation of monthly reports reflecting the results of quality assurance audits;
-Assist with conducting trend analyses, suggesting program improvements or adjustments as needed.
-Assist with coordinating the approval of work instruction changes by subject matter experts
-Assist with tracking requested changes to work instructions and policies and procedures
-Assist with reviewing work instruction edits completed by the Contractor to ensure they reflect requested changes

Additional Comments - Assist with the creation, maintenance and revision of quality assurance plans and electronic tracking tools for the assessment of contractor performance;

- Assist with the creation of monthly reports reflecting the results of quality assurance audits;

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...

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.

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

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Contact Information

Name Human Resources Management Group, MVS/HPA/79973

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 MVS/HPA/79973 included in the subject line or by mail to Human Resources Management Group, MVS/HPA/79973, 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.