Health Program Administrator (NY HELPS) - 80131

The duties that the incumbent of the vacancy will be expected to perform. Duties Description This position will assist with activities associated with the administration and analysis of the Medicaid Pharmacy Program, which includes the monitoring and handling of phone and email policy inquiries form Medicaid members and providers, formulary management and rebate activities that ensure drug coverage is consistent with policies and statutory and regulatory requirements, and contract management and oversight activities that ensure that deliverables and service level agreements are met. This position would also support the implementation of new programs and budget initiatives.

The minimum qualifications required for this vacancy. Minimum Qualifications Permanent Transfer Candidates: Current NYS Department of Health employee with one year of permanent or contingent permanent, competitive, service as a Health Program Administrator SG-18 OR a current NYS employee with one year of permanent or contingent permanent, competitive, service in a title eligible to transfer under Section 52.6, Section 70.1, or Section 70.4 of the NYS Civil Service Law to Health Program Administrator SG-18, Health Program Administrator Trainee 1,NS, or Health Program Administrator Trainee 2, NS.Non-Competitive Candidates via NY HELPS Program: Health Program Administrator: Six years of experience* in the administration, supervision, and oversight of agency programs including but not limited to the design, implementation, administration, management, operation, and assessment of program effectiveness.Health Program Administrator Trainee 2: Five years of experience* in the administration, supervision, and oversight of agency programs including but not limited to the design, implementation, administration, management, operation, and assessment of program effectiveness.Health Program Administrator Trainee 1: Four years of experience* in the administration, supervision, and oversight of agency programs including but not limited to the design, implementation, administration, management, operation, and assessment of program effectiveness.*Substitution: An associate degree may substitute for two years of experience; a bachelor's degree may substitute for four years of experience; a master's degree may substitute for five years of experience; and a doctorate may substitute for six years of experience.Preferred Qualifications: Pharmacy experience and Microsoft suite

Additional comments regarding the vacancy. 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...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: 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 [email protected] 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.

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