Office for OPWDD People W Dev Disab
101 West Liberty StRome , NY 13440
E-Mail: Brigitte.Driessen@opwdd.ny.gov
Phone: (518) 473-9689
Division/Unit: Enterprise Solutions -RSFO
Web Site:
http://www.opwdd.ny.gov
Public Health Specialist (ID: 107574) for Fall 2019
Agency/Facility
Rome , NY 13440
E-Mail: Brigitte.Driessen@opwdd.ny.gov
Phone: (518) 473-9689
Proposal Information
Description:
The student intern will assist with special projects, research, data entry and data review. They will research and update external training materials using PowerPoint, Excel, and Word. The Intern will research Medicaid and other benefits eligibility for people receiving OPWDD services, analyze Medicaid coverage to ensure benefits are maximized and various systems are accurate to ensure reimbursement. Data entry and reviews will include National Vaccine Injury, Medical Indemnity Fund, Medicaid systems and OPWDD's proprietary database. Depending on the interest, knowledge and skills of intern, additional projects will be assigned. Office hours are M-F 8:00am - 4:30pm.
Skills:
Research
Detail-oriented
Accuracy
Written and verbal communication
Flexibility
Internship Areas: Health Services, Planning/Analysis/Research, Public Policy
Logistical Information
Payment? Paid
Number of Hours: 20 - 30
Location: Oneida
Number of Interns Needed: 1
Desired Candidate Profile
Preferred Standing Graduate Student
Minimum Standing: Sophomore
Degree Concentrations: Business Administration, Communication Studies, Health Services, Human Resources, Public Administration, Public Health