Medical Specialist
Job description
Current Department of Health (DOH) employee with permanent or contingent-permanent status as a Medical Assistance Specialist 2; OR 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
Preferred Qualifications: Knowledge of NYS Medicaid Managed Care (MMC) and Medicaid enrollment/eligibility and reporting systems. Experience in managing multiple projects; proofreading complex materials; and providing technical assistance to outside organizations.
Located in the Bureau of Program Implementation and Enrollment within the Division of Health Plan Contracting and Oversight, this position will assist in the implementation and oversight of the Medicaid Managed Care (MMC) program in NYS. The incumbent will be responsible for identifying systems-related managed care enrollment and eligibility issues and communicating with other Divisions and contractor staff in the resolution of such issues. The incumbent will also provide technical assistance on the MMC and affiliated programs to Local District Social Services staff, Managed Care Organizations, the enrollment broker, and health care providers. The incumbent will also participate in workgroup activities and interact with other bureaus and offices within OHIP, SDOH, and other State agencies.
Generous benefits package, worth 65% of salary, including:
Holiday & Paid Time Off
- Thirteen (13) paid holidays annually
- Up to Thirteen (13) days of paid vacation leave annually
- Up to Five (5) days of paid personal leave annually
- Up to Thirteen (13) days of paid sick leave annually for PEF/CSEA
- Up to Eight (8) days of paid sick leave annually for M/C
- Up to three (3) days of professional leave annually to participate in professional development
Health Care Benefits
- Eligible employees and dependents can pick from a variety of affordable health insurance programs
- Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost
Additional Benefits
- New York State Employees’ Retirement System (ERS) Membership
- NYS Deferred Compensation
- Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, as well as U.S. Savings Bonds
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
- And many more.. "
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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