Agency Health, Department of

　　Title Health Systems Specialist 1 - 47031, 47089

　　Occupational Category Other Professional Careers

　　Salary Grade 18

　　Bargaining Unit PS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

　　Salary Range From $63108 to $80248 Annually

　　Employment Type Full-Time

　　Appointment Type Permanent

　　Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

　　Travel Percentage 70%

　　Workweek Mon-Fri

　　Hours Per Week 37.5

　　Workday

　　From 9 AM

　　To 5 PM

　　Flextime allowed? No

　　Mandatory overtime? No

　　Compressed workweek allowed? No

　　Telecommuting allowed? Yes

　　County Albany

　　Street Address 875 Central Avenue

　　OPCHSM/Nursing Homes

　　City Albany

　　State NY

　　Zip Code 12206

　　Minimum Qualifications Permanent Transfer Candidates: Current NYS employee with one year of permanent or contingent-permanent competitive service in a qualified title G-16 or higher and eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 or 70.4 of the Civil Service Law.Preferred Qualifications: Must have strong interpersonal, problem solving, decision-making and time management skills and the ability to communicate effectively with all internal and external stakeholders. In addition, the ideal Candidate must have excellent writing and editing skills and be able to effectively interpret laws and regulations governing skilled nursing facilities in New York State.

　　Duties Description The Health Systems Specialist (HSS) 1 will be responsible for the general office management and clerical oversight of nursing home surveillance activities, ensuring and monitoring the technical components of survey related ASPEN software activities, and all aspects of survey correspondence. The HSS 1 will schedule and coordinate program surveillance activities, be involved in the plan of correction approval and survey closure process and oversee department training and equipment/supply needs; Other job duties include serving as a member of a survey or investigative team; investigating patient complaints and other complaints concerning facilities, individuals and health care professionals including conducting interviews of patients, family members and health care professionals; reviewing medical records for quality assurance purposes; reviewing quality assurance and discharge planning efforts. In the event of a health care emergency (e.g., a strike or disaster), you may be assigned to monitor patient care. In addition, you would be expected to write clear and concise reports using agency software; be prepared to testify regarding your findings; utilize computer systems to evaluate medical data. Extensive travel may be required.

　　Additional Comments Candidates for Nursing Home Surveillance positions must pass SMQT(Surveyor Minimal Qualifications Test) within first year of employment. Training will be provided prior to scheduling of examination.This position requires proof of vaccination from COVID-19. This position requires travel including to areas that may not be serviced by public transportation.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...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. 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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　　Name Stephen Mooney

　　Telephone 518-486-1812

　　Fax 518-473-3395

　　Email Address [email protected]

　　Address

　　Street Human Resources Management Group, Room 2217, Corning Tower Building, ESP

　　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 [email protected], with Reference SM/HSS1/47031,47089 included in the subject line or by mail to Human Resources Management Group, SM/HSS1/47031,47089 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.