Resources & Reimbursement Agent 1/Trainee 1&2 (NYS HELPS), Central Office;
About the role
The Office of Mental Health is recruiting for a Resources & Reimbursement Agent 1/Trainee in the State Operations Finance Group. Reporting to an Associate Health Care Fiscal Analyst, G-23, the incumbent will be responsible for the following duties.
Responsibilities
- Supports the Associate HCFA in managing the Office of Mental Health's annual revenue target which is established by the Division of Budget.
- Ensures that OMH is properly claiming, collecting, reconciling, transferring and tracking multiple revenue streams that exceed $1 billion annually.
- Collaborates with OMH facilities on Health Home Care Management matters. This involves tracking, downloading and reconciling remittances delivered through provider portals, loading patient care rosters into the HHCM system, and assisting with system accessibility issues.
- Prepares both monthly revenue reports and quarterly AR reports that are required by our counterparts in other agencies.
- Posts charges related to our indirect patient billing into the billing system.
- Serves as the counterpoint to the Cash Management Unit in posting cash receipts to ensure proper separation of duties to support internal controls.
Minimum Qualifications
Non-Competitive HELPS:
- Trainee 1 ($53,764): Four years of experience conducting financial reviews and evaluations, determining payment sources, and developing and submitting claims for health care and treatment costs.
- Trainee 2 ($59,994): Five years of experience conducting financial reviews and evaluations, determining payment sources, and developing and submitting claims for health care and treatment costs.
- Journey Level ($66,951): Six years of experience conducting financial reviews and evaluations, determining payment sources, and developing and submitting claims for health care and treatment costs.
Associate degree may substitute for two years of specialized experience; bachelor's degree may substitute for four years of specialized experience; master's degree may substitute five years of specialized experience; J.D. may substitute for six years of specialized experience.
55BC Opportunity: Must meet the Non-Competitive minimum qualifications above and Individuals certified eligible for the 55b/c program under the Governor's Program to Hire Persons/Veterans with Disabilities pursuant to Section 55b/c of the Civil Service Law AND possess a Bachelor's degree will also be considered. Please provide a copy of your eligibility letter and transcript with your response.
Transfer Opportunity: Candidates must have permanent status as a Resources & Reimbursement Agent 1, SG-18 and be eligible for lateral transfer; OR be eligible to transfer via Section 70.1 or Section 52.6 of the Civil Service Law by having at least one year of permanent service in a qualifying title within two salary grades of this position.
Benefits
- NYS pension and retirement programs
- Annual cost of living and performance advance increases
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
- Flexible spending accounts for health and dependent care
- Paid time off, including thirteen paid holidays per year, and paid personal leave, vacation leave, and sick leave
Schedule
Specific scheduled hours and telecommuting availability for this position will be discussed during the interview process. Employees are required to apply and obtain approval through management to telecommute according to operational needs and Agency Telecommuting Program Guidelines.