Health Program Administrator/Trainee (NY Helps) - 87452, 87453

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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 06/17/24

Applications Due07/01/24

Vacancy ID161083

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NY HELPYes

AgencyHealth, Department of

TitleHealth Program Administrator/Trainee (NY HELPS) - 87452, 87453

Occupational CategoryAdministrative or General Management

Salary Grade18

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

Salary RangeFrom $49363 to $82656 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 OHIP, Division of Health Plan Contracting and Oversight

99 Washington Ave

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12210

Minimum Qualifications NY HELPS: A bachelor's degree and two years of experience in the administration, supervision and oversight of 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.

Transfer Candidates: Current NYS Department of Health (DOH) employee with permanent or contingent permanent status as a Health Program Administrator (G-18); OR current New York State employee with one year or more of permanent or contingent permanent, competitive service in a title eligible to transfer.

Preferred Qualifications: NY HELPS: A bachelor's degree and two years of experience in the administration, supervision and oversight of 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.

Transfer Candidates: Current NYS Department of Health (DOH) employee with permanent or contingent permanent status as a Health Program Administrator (G-18); OR current New York State employee with one year or more of permanent or contingent permanent, competitive service in a title eligible to transfer.

Duties Description Within the Division of Health Care Plan Contracting & Oversight, Bureau of Managed Care Certification and Surveillance (BMCCS), the incumbents are responsible for management of activities related to ongoing certification and surveillance of Managed Care Organizations (MCO) to ensure compliance with Public Health Law Articles 44 and 49 as well as 10 NYCRR Part 98 and the Medicaid Model Contract.

Specific duties and responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

• Assist in the review and evaluation of operations of health insurance plans and providers, identify deficiencies, and propose corrective actions to ensure compliance with DOH and federal laws, rules, and regulations.

• Analyze state and federal legislation related to managed care and review for impact on existing program operations.

• Draft reports, policies, and procedures for internal and external review and distribution.

• Issue written correspondence with MCO's once approved.

• Communicate with Managed Care Organization (MCO's) staff and BMCCS management regarding DOH policy changes, guidance, or anticipated activities.

• Assist in the development of surveillance methodology, tools, and protocol.

• Track open surveys, statements of deficiencies and plans of correction to ensure timelines are met.

• Enter required information in databases used by BMCCS to ensure data collection and reporting is complete.

• May supervise paraprofessional and/or clerical staff.

Additional Comments 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 Human Resources Management Group, SPD/HPA/87452,87453/HELPS

Telephone 518-486-1812

Fax 518-473-3395

Email Address resume@health.ny.gov

Address

Street ESP - Corning Tower

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 SPD/HPA/87452,87453/HELPS included in the subject line or by mail to Human Resources Management Group, SPD/HPA/87452,87453/HELPS, 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.