Medicaid Eligibility Examiner 2 (NY HELPS) - 15433, 79196

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If you are contacted for such information by these methods, or any other method, please verify the identity of the individual before transmitting such information to that person.Note: For questions about the job posting, please contact the agency that posted this position by using the contact information provided on the "Contact" tab for the position.Review VacancyDate Posted 10/16/24Applications Due10/30/24Vacancy ID169857* Basics* Schedule* Location* Job Specifics* ContactNY HELPYesAgencyHealth, Department ofTitleMedicaid Eligibility Examiner 2 (NY HELPS) - 15433, 79196Occupational CategoryOther Professional CareersSalary Grade14Bargaining UnitASU - Administrative Services Unit (CSEA)Salary RangeFrom $54860 to $66634 AnnuallyEmployment Type Full-TimeAppointment Type PermanentJurisdictional Class Non-competitive ClassTravel Percentage 0%Workweek Mon-FriHours Per Week 37.5WorkdayFrom 9 AMTo 5 PMFlextime allowed? NoMandatory overtime? NoCompressed workweek allowed? NoTelecommuting allowed? YesCounty AlbanyStreet Address Division of Health Plan Contracting and Oversight99 Washington AvenueCity AlbanyStateNYZip Code12210Minimum Qualifications Permanent: Current NYS employee with one year or more of permanent or contingent-permanent, competitive service as a Medicaid Eligibility Examiner 2 (G14), OR a NYS employee with one year or more of permanent or contingent-permanent, competitive service in a position allocated to a salary grade 12 above and eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law.NON-COMPETITIVE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Four years of full-time experience performing one or more of the following six activities, in a program with one or more of the following functions: reimburses for health care services; works with social services program areas; determines eligibility for a consumer assisted program in a hospital or other health care facility; provides health care regulatory oversight; or performs quality assurance and interpretation/application of standards of health care. Activities include: determining eligibility for a health care program in which financial eligibility criteria must be met; performing utilization review, including pre-payment or post-payment review of requested health care services, prior approval or authorization activities, adjudication or pricing of claims for payment; or analysis of patterns of health care; determining reimbursement and financing of health care services, including rate-setting or approval, establishing capitation reimbursement methodologies, assessing fee schedules, coding constructs for medical goods and services, or applying/processing of reimbursement methodologies; performing quality assurance activities such as ensuring compliance with laws, rules, regulations, and policies; inspecting, assessing, or monitoring health care programs or facilities for certification, licensure, or adherence to laws, rules, regulations, and policies; planning, designing, developing, researching, or evaluating proposals to establish or refine programs, with ongoing responsibility for interpreting legislation or regulations, defining and describing target populations and local demographics, grant and proposal writing, or developing, reviewing, and evaluating contracts.College credit hours may substitute for up to two years of experience at the rate of 30 college credits equaling one year of experience.Preferred Qualifications: Preferred candidates will have professional experience in public health insurance programs, including New York's Medicaid, Medicare and/or Child Health Plus. Preferred candidates will also have excellent verbal and written communication skills; strong analytical skills and attention to detail; strong organizational skills; proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access); the ability to work well independently and as part of a team, and to manage multiple priorities in order to meet deadlines; and experience using electronic data systems, such as eMedNY and NYSOH Back Office. Supervisory experience is a plus.Preferred Qualifications: Preferred candidates will have good verbal and written communication skills; strong analytical skills and have an attention to detail; strong organizational skills; proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access); the ability to work well independently and as part of a team, and to manage multiple priorities in order to meet deadlines; and experience using electronic data systems, such as eMedNY and NYSOH Back Office.Preferred Qualifications: Three years of experience working in the eMedNY thin client system, accurately reviewing healthcare provider applications, and navigating government databases. Knowledge of various Medicaid provider types. Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication (both written and oral) skills. Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks. Experience using MS Office applications (Outlook, Word, Teams, Excel and Power Point). Detail oriented. Excellent customer service skills.Duties Description This is a full-time position with NYS Medicaid Bureau of Provider Enrollment (BPE). The bureau is responsible for enrolling, reinstating, and revalidating providers in NYS Medicaid and maintaining provider records using the eMedNY enrollment system.* The incumbent will be responsible for reviewing and processing provider enrollment applications in accordance with federal and state Medicaid requirements, eventually becoming a subject matter expert for practitioner categories of service. This responsibility will include but not be limited to:* requesting, documenting, and following up on any missing information;* verifying information by navigating external websites and searching internal databases;* Performing data entry, including saving and verification of saved data;* Creating and maintaining documentation;* Assisting providers and their representatives in the enrollment process both via the telephone and in writing;* Other duties and/or activities appropriate for this title as requested to support provider enrollment.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.htmSome positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.Name Human Resources Management Group, SPD/MEE2/15433,79196Telephone 518-486-1812Fax (518) 473-3395Email Address resume@health.ny.govAddressStreet Room 2217, Corning TowerEmpire State PlazaCity AlbanyState NYZip Code 12237Notes 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/MEE2/15433,79196 included in the subject line or by mail to Human Resources Management Group,SPD/MEE2/15433,79196, 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.