Health Program Administrator

Health Research Incorporated • Albany, NY

22h • Hybrid

About The Position

The Health Program Administrator (HPA) will provide support for contract development, implementation, and other fiscal activities for Health Research, Inc. (HRI) sub-contracts of the Division of Chronic Disease Prevention which currently includes nearly 60 contracts annually, with a dollar value exceeding $9.2 million. Additionally, the incumbent will review grant award notices for accuracy and maintain a SharePoint list that provides an overview of awarded funds and their subsequent use. The incumbent will provide technical assistance to both contract managers and program staff on fiscal issues as they pertain to the grants and individual sub-contracts. The incumbent will review, and process assigned HRI sub-contracts; review and process all assigned HRI vouchers to HRI for payment; and provide first level approval; ensure fidelity of the Fiscal Management Unit HRI tracking tools such as sub- contract processing tracking and guidance documents. Other appropriate related duties as assigned. The Health Program Administrator (HPA) will also provide support for the Cancer Services Direct Provider Payment (CSPDPP) program which will include providing technical assistance to program managers and/or, directly with agencies and healthcare providers to assist them to address fiscal issues such as credentialing and onboarding new health care providers, claims for reimbursement of expenses, recoupments of overpayments; contributing to the development of fiscal guidance documents for the Division (includes fiscal, administrative, bureaus, and providers); maintain HIPAA compliance for records. The incumbent will also be responsible for performing other fiscal activities which will include tracking monthly spending, tracking information in a patient services data management system, coordinate with program and data unit staff, ensure that providers are reimbursed for eligible services rendered to eligible clients. The incumbent will perform other appropriate related duties.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field and two years of experience in the administration of personnel, fiscal, or other related operational activity; OR an Associate’s degree in a related field and four years of such experience; OR six years of such experience.
• A Master’s degree in a related field may substitute for one year of such experience.
• Compliance with funding requirements such as time and effort reporting, grant deliverables, and contract deliverables, is required.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with computer database systems and Microsoft related applications with an emphasis on fiscal accounting or bookkeeping experience with computers and a variety of software include Excel spreadsheets.
• Experience with financial systems and grants systems.
• Knowledge of fiscal and contracting procedures, rules and regulations, Federal regulations and applicable cost principles.
• Experience with client and/or patient data management or reimbursement systems.
• Experience providing technical assistance, public relations, and/or customer service.

Responsibilities

• Provide support for contract development, implementation, and other fiscal activities for Health Research, Inc. (HRI) sub-contracts of the Division of Chronic Disease Prevention which currently includes nearly 60 contracts annually, with a dollar value exceeding $9.2 million.
• Review grant award notices for accuracy and maintain a SharePoint list that provides an overview of awarded funds and their subsequent use.
• Provide technical assistance to both contract managers and program staff on fiscal issues as they pertain to the grants and individual sub-contracts.
• Review, and process assigned HRI sub-contracts; review and process all assigned HRI vouchers to HRI for payment; and provide first level approval; ensure fidelity of the Fiscal Management Unit HRI tracking tools such as sub- contract processing tracking and guidance documents.
• Provide support for the Cancer Services Direct Provider Payment (CSPDPP) program which will include providing technical assistance to program managers and/or, directly with agencies and healthcare providers to assist them to address fiscal issues such as credentialing and onboarding new health care providers, claims for reimbursement of expenses, recoupments of overpayments
• Contributing to the development of fiscal guidance documents for the Division (includes fiscal, administrative, bureaus, and providers); maintain HIPAA compliance for records.
• Perform other fiscal activities which will include tracking monthly spending, tracking information in a patient services data management system, coordinate with program and data unit staff, ensure that providers are reimbursed for eligible services rendered to eligible clients.
• Perform other appropriate related duties.

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level