Application Due By: 8/6/2010

Title

Resources and Reimbursement Agent 1/Resources and Reimbursement Agent Trainee 2 (10309)

Location

44 Holland Avenue
Albany, NY 12229

Regions

 1

Salary

 $51268 to $65190

Grade

 18

Additional Salary

 $

Classification

 Civil Service

Work Hours

Work Days

 Mon - Fri

Employment Type

 Full Time

Appointment Type

 Permanent

Jurisdictional Class

 Competitive

Bargaining Unit/MC

 PS&T - PEF

Duties/ Responsibilities

The Patient Resource Office (PRO) is responsible for documenting financial resources of mental health clients and/or their family members in order to determine reimbursement sources to pay for services and to determine eligibility for benefits. Duties may include, but are not limited to:

Investigate, develop and protect clients' financial resources.

Investigate disability, medical and hospital benefits and determine ability to pay.

Possess knowledge about all reimbursement and program sources available to recipients of OMH services such as Medicare, Medicaid, health insurance, Social Security, Veteran's Administration, Food Stamps and other government programs, as well as private ability to pay.

Possess knowledge about and be able to access and use OMH and Medicaid related computer systems.

Meet with patients/clients, their families, attorneys, and other interested parties concerning clients' finances.

Set charges and ensure reserves and adequate spending allowances are maintained.

Work with OMH facilities and community residences regarding financial aspects of client support systems; and interact with other agencies such as Social Security, local Department of Social Services and billing intermediaries.

Minimum/Preferred Qualifications

Please Note: Individuals must be employed by New York State to be eligible for appointment to this position.

Candidates must currently be permanent in this title and eligible for a lateral transfer, OR have one year of permanent service in a title eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law.

Section 70.1 allows a permanent competitive class employee, who has at least one year of permanent service in an appropriate title, to transfer to a title where the essential duties and qualifications are similar and the transfer is within two salary grades.

If you are unsure you qualify for transfer, you may request a determination.

Additional Comments

The NYS Office of Mental Health (OMH) is seeking a qualified State employee to fill a Resources & Reimbursement Agent 1, Grade 18/Resources and Reimbursement Agent Trainee 2, NS, position assigned to our Capital District Patient Resource Office. The Capital District Patient Resource Office is located on the grounds of the Capital District Psychiatric Center. Covered parking is available on site for a nominal monthly fee.

Resumes may be emailed for consideration.

Please ensure your cover letter/resume includes your current Civil Service title, grade level, appointment date to that grade level and current work email address.

"Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity."

Contact Name

Deb Nolin, Bureau of Central Office Personnel Services

Address

44 Holland Avenue
Albany, NY 12229

E-Mail

omhhrm@omh.state.ny.us

Additional Instructions

You are advised that, should you accept a job offer with this facility, you may be required to be fingerprinted and pay a $75 fingerprint fee.