Medical Care Program Associate I

Cecil County Health Department; Elkton (MD); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The Cecil County Health Department is seeking a detail-oriented clerical specialist to support Maryland Children's Health Program operations. You will intake and process applications and verifications for health coverage, ensuring accuracy and timely processing in the Maryland Health Connection system.

Ideal candidates bring a high school diploma or GED and at least six months of clerical experience in health care or entitlement programs, with strong data entry and confidentiality skills under

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.
• Six months clerical experience in a health care, health insurance or entitlement program.
• Six months of general clerical tasks such as data entry, record keeping and responding to inquiries.

Responsibilities

• Process applications for the Maryland Children's Health Program.
• Process verifications awaiting approval in the Maryland Health Connection.

Skills

Data entry

Record keeping

Customer service

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

The main purpose of this position is to process applications for the Maryland Children's Health Program and process verifications that are awaiting approval in the Maryland Health Connection.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.

Experience: Six months of clerical experience applying policies in a medical care, health insurance or federal or State entitlement program.

-OR-

Six months of general clerical or administrative experience in one or more of the following: data entry and record keeping, intake and interviewing, responding to inquiries, explaining information, writing correspondence, maintaining policies, procedures, rules, and regulations, and completing general clerical tasks.

Notes:

1. Candidates may substitute additional general clerical experience on a year-for-year basis for the required education.

2. Candidates may substitute thirty credit hours from an accredited college or university for the required experience.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

The desired candidate should possess:

• Experience in a high-volume, fast-paced office environment.
• Experience maintaining strict confidentiality and working per HIPAA regulations.
• Experience engaging effectively and professionally with a diverse population.
• Experience working within public entitlement programs.

SELECTION PROCESS

Applicants who meet the minimum (and selective) qualifications will be included in further evaluation. The evaluation may be a rating of your application based on your education, training and experience as they relate to the requirements of the position. Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all related education, experience, dates and hours of work. Clearly indicate your college degree and major on your application, if applicable. For education obtained outside the U.S., any job offer will be contingent on the candidate providing an evaluation for equivalency by a foreign credential evaluation service prior to starting employment (and may be requested prior to interview).

Complete applications must be submitted by the closing date. Information submitted after this date will not be added.

Incorrect application forms will not be accepted. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.

Candidates may remain on the certified eligible list for a period of at least one year. The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies.