Medical Assistance Specialist 1 (NY HELPS) - 79638

NY HELP Yes Agency Health, Department of Title Medical Assistance Specialist 1 (NY HELPS) - 79638 Occupational Category Other Professional Careers Salary Grade 18 Bargaining Unit PS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF) Salary Range From $66951 to $85138 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? Yes Telecommuting allowed? Yes County Albany Street Address DEMI/Bureau of Upstate Eligibility Systems 99 Washington Avenue City Albany State NY Zip Code 12210 Duties Description The Medical Assistance Specialist 1 will work within the Eligibility Systems Modernization Group (ESMG) as part of a team responsible for implementing the Medicaid policy/legislative changes to the Rest of State (ROS) Welfare Management System (WMS); assisting in the development and testing of the Medicaid Eligibility and Client Management (MECM) system; executing User Acceptance Testing(UAT) for policy/legislative changes to NYSOH; the transition of populations out of WMS into NYSOH and MECM; provide project support where changes to NYSOH, eMedNY, and the MECM impact WMS interfaces; Production support including file transfers, Help Desk, defect analysis and remediation for MECM and ROS WMS; and the support of continuous improvement activities required to reduce risk and minimize the negative consequences of implementing business systems change. The incumbent will be primarily responsible for work efforts for the Bureau of Upstate Eligibility Systems (UES) as part of the Testing team related to the implementation of rule changes including, but not limited to:Participates in development activities with staff and contractors, including meeting with stakeholders, to track system behavior and documentation. Drafts, reviews, and updates training and guidance documents, manuals, and job aids. Writes procedure manuals and documents process.Reviews system change requests to ensure systems adhere to applicable Program policies.Collaborate with other departments and stakeholders to review system change documentation.Develops test data and scenarios, tests systems functions in UAT, and documents the results. Minimum Qualifications Reassignment: Current NYS Department of Health (DOH) employee with permanent or contingent-permanent status as a Medical Assistance Specialist 1, G-18.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 1, G-18.NY HELPS: Six years of experience developing public or private health related policy; analyzing AND interpreting public or private health related policy to assist consumers; determining or reviewing financial eligibility for healthcare or consumer-assisted programs to ensure individuals meet eligibility criteria specified in State and/or federal laws, rules, and regulations; establishing mechanisms for the reimbursement and financing of health care services, including rate-setting, development of capitation reimbursement methodologies, and development of fee schedules; performing utilization review of requests for medical treatment including prior approval or authorization activities, adjudication of claims for payment and/or provider credentialing; AND/OR conducting independent examinations of health care facilities or program integrity reviews of health care programs to ensure compliance with laws, rules, and regulations.Substitution: An associate degree can substitute for two years of specialized experience; a bacheloru2019s degree can substitute for four years of experience; a masteru2019s degree in a related field can substitute for five years of experience; and a doctorate in a related field can substitute for six years of experience.Preferred Qualifications: Experience with NYS Health Insurance Programs (Medicaid, CHP, EP, APTC) eligibility requirements. Experience using eMedNY, NYSOH, WMS, MECM systems. Experience in user acceptance testing. Experience in project management. Good attention to detail, excellent verbal and written communication skills. 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:u2022 Holiday & Paid Time Offu2022 Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)u2022 Pension from New York State Employeesu2019 Retirement System u2022 Shift & Geographic pay differentials u2022 Affordable Health Care optionsu2022 Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost u2022 NYS Deferred Compensation planu2022 Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, and U.S. Savings Bondsu2022 And many more...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 Healthu2019s Mission, Vision, Values and Strategic Plan, please visit: 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 to make a request.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 (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. Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity. Name Human Resource Management Group Telephone 518-486-1812 Fax 518-473-3395 Email Address Address Street Corning Tower, Empire State Plaza, Room 2217 City Albany State NY Zip Code 12237 Notes on Applying Please submit your resume and cover letter as one (1) document, preferably in PDF format, by email to , with Reference SCD/MAS1/79638 included in the subject line or by mail to Human Resources Management Group, SCD/MAS1/79638, 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.

Created: 2026-03-02