Position Information

NY HELPYes

AgencyHealth, Department of

TitleAssociate Health Care Management Systems Analyst (NY HELPS) - 63011, 63348

Occupational CategoryFinancial, Accounting, Auditing

Salary Grade23

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

Salary RangeFrom $86681 to $109650 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Contingent Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 8 AM

To 4 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

Location

County Albany

Street Address OHIP/Division of Finance and Rate Setting/ Bureau of Public Hospital Reimbursement and Health Care Revenue

99 Washington Avenue

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12210

Job Specifics

Duties Description This incumbent will support and lead analysts within the Bureau of Public Hospital Reimbursement & Health Care Revenue within OHIP’s Division of Finance and Rate Setting (DFRS) in the administering, tracking, documenting, and processing of the Health Care Reform Act (HCRA), the Health Facility Cash Assessment Program (HFCAP), and Managed Care Organization Provider Tax (MCO).

HCRA, HFCAP, and MCO Tax are major components of New York State's Health Care financing laws, which governs hospital reimbursement methodologies and targets funding for a multitude of health care initiatives. These laws require that certain third-party payors and providers of health care services participate in the funding of these initiatives through the submission of authorized surcharges and assessments.

The incumbent will perform administrative and transactional responsibilities within HCRA, HFCAP, and MCO Tax by ensuring the packaging, processing, and tracking of quarterly billings, provider updates, and recoupments/collection efforts are performed on a timely basis.

Further, the incumbent will interact and collaborate with rate setting, fiscal management, legal affairs, and program staff within the Department as well as other state agencies, consultants, state auditors, the State’s Office of the Pool Administrator, and hospital Chief Financial Officers that interact with the HCRA, HFCAP, and MCO Tax programs.

Additionally, the incumbent will often be tasked with the following duties, including, but not limited to: developing deliverables and occasionally presenting materials to senior management, estimating program revenue targets, tracking monthly revenue, processing and reviewing audits reports, developing and improving policy and procedures, researching and interpreting state and federal laws, and reviewing and processing provider/payor payments and collection efforts.

Minimum Qualifications Reassignment:
Current New York State Department of Health employee with one year of permanent or contingent-permanent, competitive, service as an Associate Health Care MSA, SG-23.

Permanent Transfer Candidates:
Current New York State employee with one year or more of permanent or contingent-permanent, competitive service in a title at or above a SG-21 and deemed eligible for transfer to Associate Health Care MSA, SG-23 under section 52.6 of the NYS Civil Service Law.

Provisional Appointment: In the absence of an eligible list with three or more candidates willing to accept a position, a temporary provisional appointment may be considered. For provisional appointment, candidates must meet one of the following minimum qualifications: Be a current NYS Department of Health employee with one year of permanent competitive or 55-b/55-c service as a Senior Health Care Management Systems Analyst

If three or fewer New York State Department of Health promotional candidates respond to this notice, the agency may, at its discretion, nominate a qualified employee for non-competitive promotion under the provisions of Section 52.7 of the Civil Service Law. Employees must have one year of permanent or contingent-permanent, competitive service as a Senior Health Care MSA, full journey level. If certified by Civil Service, mandatory reemployment list candidates must be considered first for appointment to this title


NY HELPS Non-Competitive Minimum Qualifications:
A bachelor's degree and three years of specialized experience in either evaluation of programs in the health care financing field or in health services research in finance, design, or implementation and one year of which must include experience in conducting public policy research and analysis in finance.

Preferred Qualifications: Critical thinking skills, administrative skills, ability to solve problems independently. Professional work experience should include document organization and record keeping. The candidate must also have the ability to interact and collaborate with other staff within the Department of Health as well as Other State Agencies.

Additional Comments 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

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.

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

How to Apply

Name Human Resources Management Group

Telephone 5184861812

Fax 518-473-3395

Email Address resume@health.ny.gov

Address

Street Room 2217, Corning Tower Building, Empire State Plaza

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 SCD/AHCMSA/63011,63348 included in the subject line or by mail to Human Resources Management Group, SCD/AHCMSA/63011,63348, 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.