Review Vacancy
Date Posted: 06/30/26
Applications Due: 07/14/26
Vacancy ID: 218861
Position Information
NY HELPNo
AgencyHealth, Department of
TitleHealth Program Administrator 3 - 23632
Occupational CategoryAdministrative or General Management
Salary Grade27
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $106898 to $131665 Annually
Employment Type Full-Time
Appointment Type Contingent Permanent
Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class
Travel Percentage 0%
Schedule
Workweek Mon-Fri
Hours Per Week 37.5
Workday
From 8:30 AM
To 4:30 PM
Flextime allowed? No
Mandatory overtime? No
Compressed workweek allowed? No
Telecommuting allowed? Yes
Location
County Albany
Street Address Office of Health Insurance Programs, Division of Medical and Dental Directors, Medical Indemnity Fund
One Commerce Plaza, 12th Floor
City Albany
StateNY
Zip Code12210
Job Specifics
Duties Description The Health Program Administrator 3, G-27, will function as the Assistant Director of the Medical Indemnity Fund (MIF) and will report to the Bureau Director. Duties and responsibilities include overseeing management of Bureau contracts and vendors, which includes Fund Administrator functions, procurement activities and quality assurance. Overseeing the management of administrative and operational functions of the Bureau, including daily administrative duties, human resources management, supervision, training, ensuring internal and external communications are effective and timely and facilitating meetings. Overseeing the Appeals Process, assessing and implementing process improvements; managing the portfolio of projects within the Bureau, ensuring projects are managed and executed to achieve outcomes within established timeframes. Overseeing the management of clinical functions, including but not limited to oversight of the environmental modification process, clinical escalations and quality assurance functions and assisting with development and implementation of Regulations, internal and external policy, processes, and standard operating procedures.
Minimum Qualifications Reassignment:
Current NYS Department of Health employee with one year of permanent or contingent-permanent, competitive, service as a Health Program Administrator 3, SG-27.
Permanent Transfer Candidates:
Current NYS employee with one year of permanent or contingent-permanent, competitive, service in a title SG-25 or higher and eligible to transfer under Section 70.1 or Section 52.6 of the NYS Civil Service Law.
Preferred Qualifications: Must demonstrate strong management, written and verbal communication skills, strong interpersonal and organizational skills, and excellent decision-making, critical thinking, writing, and editing skills. Strong project management and facilitation skills preferred. Knowledge of health insurance program functions, clinical or case management, contracts and vendor management experience is helpful, although not necessary.
Additional Comments 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: https://health.ny.gov/commissioner/index.htm
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How to Apply
Name Human Resources Management Group
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 SCD/HPA3/23632 included in the subject line or by mail to Human Resources Management Group, SCD/HPA3/23632, 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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