Clerk II
About The Position
The New York State Department of Health, AIDS Institute has established eight Uninsured Care Programs, of which some of these programs have the most comprehensive drug and service coverage in the country. The programs provide access to medical services and medications for all New York State residents with or at risk of acquiring HIV/AIDS. The programs bridge the gap between Medicaid coverage and private insurance and serve as a transition to Medicaid by providing interim assistance to individuals eligible for but not yet enrolled in Medicaid or assistance in meeting spenddown requirements. The Clerk II will have various responsibilities related to providing clerical support to the Uninsured Care Programs.
Requirements
- Associate’s degree in a related field or higher degree in a related field; OR two years of general office, secretarial, or administrative experience.
- Valid and unrestricted authorization to work in the U.S. is required.
- The selected candidate must reside within a reasonable commuting distance of the official work location specified in the job posting and must also be located in or willing to relocate to one of the following states: New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Vermont, or Massachusetts, prior to hire.
- This position is fully onsite and does not allow telecommuting.
- Compliance with funding requirements such as time and effort reporting, grant deliverables, and contract deliverables, is required.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with clerical functions, including filing, office procedures, and operation of office equipment.
- At least one year of clerical or secretarial experience in a health care setting.
- At least one year of data entry experience.
- Experience providing customer service in an office setting.
Responsibilities
- providing general support to staff, including answering phone calls
- performing data entry and review for all new applications and documents received
- filing
- scanning
- form/document maintenance
- other appropriate duties as assigned
Benefits
- Health, dental and vision insurance - Several comprehensive health insurance plans to choose from
- Flexible benefit accounts - Medical, dependent care, adoption assistance, parking and transit
- Generous paid time off - Paid federal and state holidays, paid sick, vacation and personal leave
- Tuition support - Assistance is available for individuals pursuing educational or training opportunities
- Retirement Benefits - HRI is a participating employer in the New York State and Local Retirement System and offers optional enrollment in the New York State Deferred Compensation Plan. HRI provides a postretirement Health Benefits Plan for qualified retirees to use towards health insurance premiums and eligible medical expenses
- Employee Assistance Program - Provides educational and wellness programs, training, and 24/7 confidential services to assist employees, both personally and professionally
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
