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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 06/10/24

Applications Due07/01/24

Vacancy ID160433

NY HELPNo

AgencyHealth, Department of

TitleInvestigative Specialist 2 (Professional Conduct) - 59658

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary Grade23

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

Salary RangeFrom $84156 to $106454 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Contingent Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 10%

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 OPCHSM/OPMC

150 Broadway

City Menands

StateNY

Zip Code12204

Minimum Qualifications Permanent Transfer: Current NYS Department of Health (DOH) employee with permanent or contingent-permanent, competitive status as an Investigative Specialist 2 Professional Conduct (G23)

Provisional Promotion: One year of permanent or contingent-permanent, competitive status as:

Either A. as an Investigative Specialist 1, Investigative Specialist 1 (Spanish Language), Senior Medical Conduct Investigator, or Senior Medical Conduct Investigator (Spanish Language);

Or B. as an Investigative Specialist 1 (Narcotics), Narcotic Investigator 1, Narcotic Investigator 1 (Spanish Language), Health Program Investigation Specialist 1, Community Nursing Services Consultant (Home Health Services), Health Care Surveyor 2 (Nursing), or Hospital Nursing Services Consultant.)

Preferred Qualifications: Strong computer skills, including experience using databases. Demonstrated ability to interpret written communications. Excellent written, communications and interpersonal skills. Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.

Duties Description Under general supervision, the position is responsible for supervising and conducting investigations into allegations of medical misconduct on the part of subject licensees under the jurisdiction of the Office of Professional Medical Conduct. Specifice duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Ensure compliance with laws, rules, regulations and guidelines related to the investigative process. Manage caseload, triage and assign cases to investigative staff, and review completed investigations before submission to management for disposition. Supervise staff in the investigations process, including performing regular case reviews, providing technical assistance in case development and disposition, and reviewing performance. Review and approve employee time and attendance, evaluate performance, and provide appropriate training and technical guidance. Complete incoming case reviews including reviewing complaint, prioritizing complaint, and establishing investigative plan. Conduct interviews with complainants, subject licensees and any other appropriate fact witnesses. Complete appropriate reports after holding interviews. Maintain case information in case management database. Conduct site visits where appropriate for investigative process and complete memorandum of investigation and any additional reports depending on outcome of site visit. Request and seek review appropriate medical records against appropriate standards of care. Seek the participation of contracted medical coordinators or medical experts where determined appropriate. Coordinate completion of medical review memorandum of investigation and any other appropriate documentation. Complete investigative process within defined timelines and submit a summary report for review and determination. Communicate with complainant, subject licensee, appropriate attorneys, facilities, Investigation Management and other appropriate stakeholders.

Additional Comments This position requires travel, including to locations that may not be serviced by public transportation.

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

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Name Michael Mangano

Telephone 518-486-1812

Fax 518-473-3395

Email Address resume@health.ny.gov

Address

Street Corning Tower Building, Empire State Plaza, Rm 2217, Albany, New York 12237- 0012

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12237

 

Notes on ApplyingPlease submit your resume and cover letter, preferably in PDF format, by email to resume@health.ny.gov, with Reference MM/IS2PC/59658 included in the subject line or by mail to Human Resources Management Group, MM/IS2PC/59658 , 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.

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