Position Information

NY HELPNo

AgencyHealth, Department of

TitleMedical Assistance Specialist 2 - 79382

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary Grade23

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

Salary RangeFrom $86681 to $109650 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 5%

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? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

Location

County Albany

Street Address Office of Health Insurance Programs / Division of Eligibility and Marketplace Integration / Bureau of Third Party Health Insurance, Medicare Savings P

99 Washington Avenue, One Commerce Plaza

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12210

Job Specifics

Duties Description The Medical Assistance Specialist 2 (MAS 2) will work within the Bureau of Third-Party Health Insurance, Medicare Savings Program and Recoveries (TPHI). Duties will include, but not be limited to:

Provide supervision of subordinate staff; ensure work is completed accurately and timely; oversee personnel related issues and follow-up with TPHI management and other appropriate offices as needed.
Assist in the development of Bureau policy; recommend modifications as needed.
Mentor and counsel subordinate staff on specified job duties.
Analyze and review work completed by subordinate staff.
Review complex appeal requests for TPL related determinations for premium assistance, the Medicare Savings Program (MSP), and subsequent Medicare Buy-In transactions.
Review applications, documents, and notices to verify if determinations at appeal were processed and noticed correctly.
Review state/federal rules and regulations to prepare for and defend appeals.
Assist staff with creating evidence packets/stipulations/waiver requests:
Gather case documents
Gather rules/regulations
Write summary of actions taken and why the determinations are policy correct
Provide testimony in appeal hearings.
Review appeal decisions and take action to comply with decisions. This can include redeterminations, creating manual notices, requesting reimbursements, or other required actions.
Assist Local districts with their appeals by providing guidance, regulations, and case reviews.
Conduct agency conferences to try to resolve issues prior to appeal.

Minimum Qualifications Reassignment:
Current Department of Health (DOH) employee with permanent or contingent-permanent status as a Medical Assistance Specialist 2, G-23.

Transfer:
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 or Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law to a Medical Assistance Specialist 2, G-23.

Preferred Qualifications: Preferred candidates will have strong analytical skills and the ability to pay attention to details and 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.

Additional Comments When reviewing qualifications, omissions and vagueness cannot be interpreted in the candidate’s favor. Candidates are responsible for providing accurate and clear descriptions of their experience demonstrating how they meet the minimum qualifications.

This position may require travel throughout New York State including overnights to areas not served by public transportation.

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.

The 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 of the position (beginning of the salary range). 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 Resource Management Group, SPD/MAS2/79382

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 SPD/MAS2/79382 included in the subject line or by mail to Human Resources Management Group, SPD/MAS2/79382, 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.