Office Assistant 1 – Medicaid Benefits Support (Hybrid)

NYS Office for People With Developmental Disabilities; New York (NY); Hybride; USD 42 000 - 52 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Telecommuting up to 50%

Résumé du poste

The NYS Office for People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) invites applicants for an Office Assistant 1 in the Financial Benefits & Entitlements Assistance & Management (FBEAM) team. The role supports securing Medicaid, SSI, SNAP, and other benefits for people with developmental disabilities in state operations.

Responsibilities include data entry, monitoring eligibility, maintaining records, assisting nonprofits, and general office duties.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel) and Crystal Designer.
• Experience with Medicaid systems such as WMS/eMedNY/ePACES or similar.
• Ability to work with others, including individuals with developmental disabilities, in an office setting.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and follow HIPAA guidelines.

Responsabilités

• Assist with reports monitoring income, resources, and eligibility for Medicaid/SI/SNAP.
• Enter data and process transactions in proprietary and Medicaid databases to maintain benefits.
• Maintain records related to financial benefit eligibility, both physical and electronic.
• Provide routine assistance to nonprofits and support revenue projects as directed.
• Perform general office duties (mail, email, phones, filing, admin support).

Connaissances

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Excel

Crystal Designer

HIPAA compliance

team collaboration

Outils

WMS

eMedNY

ePACES

Description du poste

The NYS Office for People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) invites applicants for an Office Assistant 1 in the Financial Benefits & Entitlements Assistance & Management (FBEAM) team. The role supports securing Medicaid, SSI, SNAP, and other benefits for people with developmental disabilities in state operations.

Responsibilities include data entry, monitoring eligibility, maintaining records, assisting nonprofits, and general office duties.