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NYC Human Resources Administration

Unit Clerk

Posted on April 30, 2025

Brooklyn, United States of America
36917.0 - 55082.0 USD (yearly)

Full Time

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HRA/DEPT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Posted On: 04/30/2025

Full-Time

Location

BROOKLYN

Exam May Be Required

Department

MAP MEDICAID ELIGIBILITY NM

Salary Range:

$36,917.00 – $55,082.00

Job Description

IF HIRED PROVISIONALLY IN THE CLERICAL ASSOCIATE CIVIL SERVICE TITLE, YOU MUST TAKE AND PASS THE EXAM WHEN IT BECOMES AVAILABLE FOR CONTINUED EMPLOYMENT.

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.

The Nursing Home Eligibility Division serves the health and safety needs of a vulnerable and dependent population which includes the elderly, severely disabled adults, children and a growing number of AIDS patients. This program, which receives over 8,000 cases per month, provides service to approximately 40,000 NYC consumers in Residential Healthcare Facilities (RHCF) and to over 1,700 RCHF’s throughout NYS and out-of-state counties.

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 Unit Clerk, in the Nursing Home Eligibility Division (NHED)unit, who will:

Support staff with the completion of the Medicaid eligibility determination process by making copies of clients’ documents, making folders, and addressing envelopes for all correspondence.

Perform various actions in the Welfare Management System (WMS) such as obtaining clearances required for qualitative case assessment.

Prepare daily and weekly volume count of pending and completed cases and prepare appropriate statistical reports.

Register cases on WMS; assists the unit by typing correspondence, filing, making duplicates and mailing information to clients or other program areas as directed.

Prepare mailing of all eligibility decision notices to clients and assist the unit with adherence to deadlines by compiling information and updating records and documents.

Assist the unit with adherence to deadlines by compiling information and updating records and documents.

Perform various actions in the Welfare Management System (WMS), such as obtaining clearances required for qualitative case assessment.

Perform other related duties, as needed.

Salary Range (should be at least from the new hire rate through the minimum incumbent rate for non-managerial titles): $36,971 to $ $42,517.

Hours/Schedule: 9AM - 5PM (FLEX)

CLERICAL ASSOCIATE - 10251

Minimum 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.

Preferred Skills

- Computer skills. - Organizational skills. - Verbal and written communication skills. - Attention to detail. - Ability to complete filing work. - Efficient. - Time management. - Critical thinking skills

55a Program

This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.

Residency Requirement

New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.

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.

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Job ID

702192

Title code

10251

Civil service title

CLERICAL ASSOCIATE

Title classification

Competitive-1

Business title

UNIT CLERK