MEDICAL CARE PROGRAM ASSOCIATE I

State of Maryland; Maryland; On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Maryland is seeking a detail-oriented clerical professional to process applications for the Maryland Children\'s Health Program and to verify information awaiting approval within the Maryland Health Connection. The role requires basic data entry, confidential handling of records, and effective communication with diverse populations.

Candidates with experience in high-volume offices, HIPAA compliance, and public entitlement programs will be favored.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or GED.
• Six months of clerical experience applying policies in a medical care, health insurance or federal or State entitlement program.
• Six months of general clerical or administrative experience in 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.

Responsibilities

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

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

LOCATION OF POSITION

MDH, Cecil County Health Department, Elkton, MD

GRADE

ASTD10

Main Purpose of Job

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

• Candidates may substitute additional general clerical experience on a year-for-year basis for the required education.
• Candidates may substitute thirty credit hours from an accredited college or university for the required experience.

Desired Or Preferred Qualifications

• 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.
• Bilingual

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. 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.

Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling: 410-767-1251 or MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258.

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.

People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruitment, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.