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Review Vacancy
Date Posted 09/16/26
Applications Due09/30/26
Vacancy ID224528
NY HELPYes
AgencyHealth, Department of
TitleMedicaid Eligibility Examiner 2 (NY HELPS) - 15434
Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers
Salary Grade14
Bargaining UnitASU - Administrative Services Unit (CSEA)
Salary RangeFrom $59049 to $71719 Annually
Employment Type Full-Time
Appointment Type Contingent 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 Office of Health Insurance Programs/Division of Eligibility and Marketplace Integration /Bureau of Community Enrollment and Eligibility Processing
99 Washington Avenue, 8th Floor
City Albany
StateNY
Zip Code12210
Duties Description This Medicaid Eligibility Examiner 2 (MEE 2) will work within the Bureau of Community Enrollment and Eligibility Processing to provide support for expansion and eligibility initiatives related to Medicaid policy, with a focus on program integrity projects.
Specific duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:
Ensuring processing and determinations are compliant with State Regulations.
Reviewing information from a variety of data sources and make updates to Medicaid records based on this information.
Reviewing and managing various reports.
Tracking projects in databases and producing reports.
Minimum Qualifications Permanent Transfer:
A New York State employee with one year or more of permanent or contingent-permanent, competitive service in a position allocated to SG-12 or above and eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law.
Non-Competitive Candidates via NY HELPS Program:
Either 1. Three years of experience performing one or more of the following activities in a health care delivery system including health care facilities, health care agencies, hospitals, Medicaid programs, and/or other public or private health insurance programs
OR 2. 30 semester credit hours AND two years of experience performing one or more of the following activities in a healthcare delivery system including health care facilities, health care agencies, hospitals, Medicaid programs, and/or other public or private health insurance programs
Provisional Appointment: In the absence of an eligible list with three or more candidates willing to accept a position, a temporary provisional appointment may be considered. For provisional appointment, candidates must meet one of the following minimum qualifications: Current New York State Department of Health employee with one year of permanent or contingent-permanent, competitive service as a Medicaid Eligibility Examiner 1 or Medicaid Eligibility Examiner 1SL.
If three or fewer New York State Department of Health promotional candidates respond to this notice, the agency may, at its discretion, nominate a qualified employee for non-competitive promotion under the provisions of Section 52.7 of the Civil Service Law.
Preferred Qualifications: Preferred candidates will have professional experience in public health insurance programs, including New York's Medicaid, 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; experience using electronic data systems, such as eMedNY and NYSOH Back Office; and supervisory experience.
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 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:
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.
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Name Human Resources Management Group, SPD/MEE2/15434
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/MEE2/15434 included in the subject line or by mail to Human Resources Management Group, SPD/MEE2/15434, 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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| Location | Albany, NY |
| Salary | $59,049–$71,719 Per Year |
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