Job Information
City of New York SEPARATE DETERMINATION CLERK in New York, New York
Job Description
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The Medical Assistance Program (MAP), administers public health insurance programs, including Medicaid, for the City of New York. Applying individuals and families are approved for eligibility against applicable Federal and State guidelines. Those found to be eligible can use coverage provided to access doctors, medication and other health care services at little or no cost.
This clerical position performs extremely important support functions which allow MAP staff to access a consumer's vital information via a single source, HRA Viewer. This is a valuable aid in achieving the agency’s goal of processing cases in a timely manner.
The Medical Assistance Program (MAP), is recruiting for one (1) Clerical Associate II to function as a Separate Determination Clerk, in the Medicaid Separate Determination (MSD) - Reynolds unit, who will:
Assist the Unit with the processing of applications of clients applying for Medicaid Separate Determinations from various Agency programs or case actions, by making copies of client's documentation, obtaining forms, and making folders to be forwarded to supervisor for assignment to Medicaid Eligibility Specialist.
Maintain files of case record determinations by using control codes for recertification cases; use a reconsideration code to identify cases that were closed but need to be tracked again for reconsideration of eligibility; use a priority indicator code to identify cases that are high priority; use control codes for cases that are pending Medicaid eligibility redetermination.
Support supervisor in the preparation of weekly and monthly reports of the Unit's activities for submission to the Section Supervisor.
Register cases on WMS; assist the unit by typing correspondence, filing, making duplicates and mailing information to clients or other program areas as directed.
Prepare daily activity log of Unit's requests (dates of recertification request, date of Medicaid Eligibility action, closing notices) in and out of the unit.
Provide telephone coverage by taking messages, transferring calls, providing information when appropriate and recording messages.
Assist the unit with adherence to deadlines by compiling information, records and documents.
Perform other related duties, as needed.
Work Location: 470 Vanderbilt Avenue, Brooklyn, NY, 11238
Hours/Schedule: 9AM - 5PM (FLEX)
The Proposed Salary Range $35,895 to $41,279.
Qualifications
Qualification Requirements
A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent approved by a State's department of education or a recognized accrediting organization and one year of satisfactory clerical experience.
Skills Requirement
Keyboard familiarity with the ability to type at a minimum of 100 key strokes (20 words) per minute.
Additional Information
The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.