Collection and Civil Prosecution Specialist 1 (2 Vacancies)
o Locate debtors who owe debts to the State of New York and identify their assets. o Attempt to collect the full amount owed by arranging realistic payment arrangements. o Review financial disclosure applications and adjust accounts accurately. o Work with insurance companies to secure third party eligibility and payment, including original billing and follow up on accounts previously billed by the client agency by hard copy or electronic systems. o Handle conflict resolution between the hospital and the debtor. o Prepare summonses and judgments when appropriate. o Extensive correspondence and telephone work which includes responses to inquiries from debtor, client, attorneys, bureau staff or third parties in compliance with HIPAA regulations. o Become familiar with Oracle based debt collection software (Silvercar), Westlaw, OMNIPRO, EPACES, Hospital Patient Accounting System and other databases available. o Perform judgment enforcement. o Perform other duties as assigned.
Job Function
o Locate debtors who owe debts to the State of New York and identify their assets. o Attempt to collect the full amount owed by arranging realistic payment arrangements. o Review financial disclosure applications and adjust accounts accurately. o Work with insurance companies to secure third party eligibility and payment, including original billing and follow up on accounts previously billed by the client agency by hard copy or electronic systems. o Handle conflict resolution between the hospital and the debtor. o Prepare summonses and judgments when appropriate. o Extensive correspondence and telephone work which includes responses to inquiries from debtor, client, attorneys, bureau staff or third parties in compliance with HIPAA regulations. o Become familiar with Oracle based debt collection software (Silvercar), Westlaw, OMNIPRO, EPACES, Hospital Patient Accounting System and other databases available. o Perform judgment enforcement. o Perform other duties as assigned.
Salary Range:
From $49703 to $60371 Annually
Minimum Qualification
Permanent appointment:
Reachable on the Collection and Civil Prosecution Specialist 1 eligible list OR eligible to transfer. Provisional appointment:
Either 1. an associate's or higher degree in legal assistant/paralegal studies or law from a regionally accredited college or university accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS) or one cited by the American Bar Association (ABA) as following acceptable practices; Or 2. completion of a legal assistant/paralegal studies non-degree certificate program where the certificate was issued by a regionally accredited or ACICS accredited college or university or one cited by the American Bar Association as following acceptable practices; Or 3. two years of full-time experience in the collection of debts. Examples of acceptable experience includes but are not limited to:
experience with substantial responsibility for communicating with debtors by telephone and in writing to collect debts; communicating with clients by telephone and in writing; locating debtors through skip tracing or other means; calculating debts which may include various interest amounts, service and/or penalty charges; adjusting accounts where necessary; and negotiating debt payment schedules; Or 4.two years of full-time experience as a Legal Assistant. Non-Competitive promotion:
If the number of interested candidates is three or fewer, a competitive examination will not be held and the agency, at its discretion, may nominate a qualified employee for non-competitive promotion under Section 52.7 of the Civil Service Law. Permanent appointments may be made by applicants who meet the position's minimum qualifications if all requirements of a non-competitive promotion are met. To be eligible for a non-competitive promotion, individuals must be an employee of the Office of the Attorney General and have at least one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service as a Legal Assistant 1 (Spanish Language), Legal Assistant 1, or Office Assistant 3.Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Job Function
o Locate debtors who owe debts to the State of New York and identify their assets. o Attempt to collect the full amount owed by arranging realistic payment arrangements. o Review financial disclosure applications and adjust accounts accurately. o Work with insurance companies to secure third party eligibility and payment, including original billing and follow up on accounts previously billed by the client agency by hard copy or electronic systems. o Handle conflict resolution between the hospital and the debtor. o Prepare summonses and judgments when appropriate. o Extensive correspondence and telephone work which includes responses to inquiries from debtor, client, attorneys, bureau staff or third parties in compliance with HIPAA regulations. o Become familiar with Oracle based debt collection software (Silvercar), Westlaw, OMNIPRO, EPACES, Hospital Patient Accounting System and other databases available. o Perform judgment enforcement. o Perform other duties as assigned.
Salary Range:
From $49703 to $60371 Annually
Minimum Qualification
Permanent appointment:
Reachable on the Collection and Civil Prosecution Specialist 1 eligible list OR eligible to transfer. Provisional appointment:
Either 1. an associate's or higher degree in legal assistant/paralegal studies or law from a regionally accredited college or university accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS) or one cited by the American Bar Association (ABA) as following acceptable practices; Or 2. completion of a legal assistant/paralegal studies non-degree certificate program where the certificate was issued by a regionally accredited or ACICS accredited college or university or one cited by the American Bar Association as following acceptable practices; Or 3. two years of full-time experience in the collection of debts. Examples of acceptable experience includes but are not limited to:
experience with substantial responsibility for communicating with debtors by telephone and in writing to collect debts; communicating with clients by telephone and in writing; locating debtors through skip tracing or other means; calculating debts which may include various interest amounts, service and/or penalty charges; adjusting accounts where necessary; and negotiating debt payment schedules; Or 4.two years of full-time experience as a Legal Assistant. Non-Competitive promotion:
If the number of interested candidates is three or fewer, a competitive examination will not be held and the agency, at its discretion, may nominate a qualified employee for non-competitive promotion under Section 52.7 of the Civil Service Law. Permanent appointments may be made by applicants who meet the position's minimum qualifications if all requirements of a non-competitive promotion are met. To be eligible for a non-competitive promotion, individuals must be an employee of the Office of the Attorney General and have at least one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service as a Legal Assistant 1 (Spanish Language), Legal Assistant 1, or Office Assistant 3.Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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