Control Clerk

The Medical Insurance and Community Services Administration (MICSA) administer 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 Medical Insurance and Community Services Administration (MICSA), is recruiting for one (1) Clerical Associate III to function as a Control Clerk, in MICSA's Excess Income/Surplus Unit; who will: * Register new applicants by entering/checking applicant data into WMS/computer databases from completed applications. * Gather additional data related to compliance with Agency mandates. * Prepare weekly statistical reports utilizing data obtained from completed applications and unit production reports. * Maintain a filing system. * Perform related clerical functions such as answering phones and referring calls; making copies. * Perform other related assigned duties. 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. 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.