Overview
Office assistant Jobs in Binghamton, NY at New York State
NON-COMPETITIVE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
There are no minimum qualifications for this title
COMPETITIVE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
You must be reachable for appointment on the current Civil Service eligible list used for filling this title.
REASSIGNMENT QUALIFICATIONS:
Current Office for People with Developmental Disabilities employees with one year of permanent, contingent permanent, or 55 B/C service as an Office Assistant 1. If you have less than one year, you must be currently reachable on the Beginning Office Assistant eligible list.
TRANSFER QUALIFICATIONS:
One year of permanent, contingent permanent, or 55 B/C service allocated to a Grade 6 or higher deemed comparable to an Office Assistant 1 by the Department of Civil Service.
To determine if your current Civil Service title is eligible for transfer to this title, visit the Career Mobility GOT-IT website: https://careermobilityoffice.cs.ny.gov/cmo/gotit/index.cfm.
55 B/C QUALIFICATIONS:
Possess the minimum qualifications for this title as established by the Department of Civil Service and listed on the most recent exam announcement.
Meet the applicable minimal mental and/or physical requirements for the job (with a reasonable accommodation, if necessary)
Have a current Eligibility Letter from the NYS Department of Civil Service, www.cs.ny.gov/rp55/, and be able to provide it to the Human Resources Office upon request.
Duties Description
The Office for People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) Division of Fiscal Policy & Management is seeking a person to work as an Office Assistant 1 in Financial Benefits & Entitlements Assistance & Management (FBEAM). The OA 1 is part of the FBEAM team responsible for securing Medicaid, Medicare, SNAP (food stamps), Supplemental Security Income, Social Security and other benefits for the individuals residing in state operations. Duties include but are not limited to:
Assist with critical reports monitoring income, resources, and eligibility for Medicaid, Supplemental Security Income and SNAP
Perform data entry and process transactions in a proprietary database, various Medicaid systems and other databases so that individuals’ Medicaid and other financial benefits are developed and maintained on a timely basis
Timely and correctly maintain records, both physical and electronic, relating to financial benefit eligibility for individuals served by OPWDD
Assist nonprofits with routine questions
Assist with various local and statewide revenue projects and duties as directed by supervisor
Perform general office duties (mail, email, phones, administrative support)
**Telecommuting will be discussed at interview
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Additional Comments
NY HELPS
This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS). HELPS Program titles may be filled via a noncompetitive appointment. This means that you do not need to take an exam to qualify, but you do need to meet the minimum qualifications of the title. If you are hired under the HELPS Program, you will be first be appointed as a temporary employee. In May 2024, if you are performing successfully in the position, your appointment will be changed from temporary to permanent non-competitive. Once you are in permanent status, your official probationary period will…
Title: Office assistant
Company: New York State
Location: Binghamton, NY
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