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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 11/04/24

Applications Due11/19/24

Vacancy ID172140

NY HELPYes

AgencyHealth, Department of

TitleAssociate Health Planner (NY HELPS) - 88755, 00308

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 Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 9 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

County Albany

Street Address Division of Eligibility and Marketplace Integration/ Bureau of Community Enrollment and Eligibility Processing

99 Washington Avenue, One Commerce Plaza

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12210

Minimum Qualifications Permanent Transfer Candidates: Current Department of Health employee with one year of permanent or contingent-permanent, competitive, service as an Associate Health Planner, G23 OR current NYS employee with one year of permanent or contingent-permanent, competitive, service in a title G21 or higher and eligible to transfer under Section 52.6 of the NYS Civil Service Law AND able to meet the Open Competitive qualifications below.

NY HELPS: Seven years of experience where your primary duty was performing two of the five following activities:
1. Health Services research and analysis of health care systems resources, beds, services allocations, or processes of care.
2. Demographic or economic analysis for projecting need for health care facilities and services.
3. Analysis of health care resources, staffing needs, usage patterns, health services quality, or patterns of clinical care.
4. Health care policy development and analysis on a statewide, regional, or county basis.
5. Preparation or review of CON applications in a State regulated health care facility or governmental agency.

Preferred Qualifications: Preferred candidates will have strong analytical skills and the ability to pay close attention to details. Candidates will also have good oral and written communication skills. Candidates should have proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access); the ability to work well independently and as part of a team and to manage multiple priorities to meet deadlines. Professional experience in public health insurance programs, including New York's Medicaid, Medicare and/or Child Health Plus and supervisory experience is a plus.

Duties Description The Associate Health Planner will work within the Division of Eligibility and Marketplace Integration’s (DEMI) Bureau of Community Enrollment and Eligibility Processing to provide support to expand health insurance to New York’s neediest and most vulnerable populations. The duties may include, but not limited to, the following:
•Research suspected duplicate coverage and take appropriate action,
•Track, update, and create reports from departmental data,
•Work closely with business systems staff to prepare large data files.
•Monitor and review staff work and supervise subordinate,
•Communicate program changes to subordinates and ensure changes are incorporated accurately, and
•Develop and update operational procedures, instructions, and guidelines to support the unit’s goals and priorities.

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...

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.

Name Human Resource Management Group, EW/AHP/88755,00308

Telephone 518-486-1812

Fax 518-473-3395

Email Address resume@health.state.ny.us

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 EW/AHP/88755,00308 included in the subject line or by mail to Human Resources Management Group, EW/AHP/88755,00308, 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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