MEDICAL CARE PROGRAM ASSOCIATE I

Maryland; Salisbury (MD); On-site; USD 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

The main purpose of this position is to perform eligibility determinations for Maryland Medical Assistance (MA) Programs and perform eligibility re-determinations on cases where the certification period expires under the rules and regulations of the Maryland Medical Assistance Program. 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

Qualifications

• 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 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.

Skills

Clerical experience

Data entry

Record keeping

Intake and interviewing

Responding to inquiries

Writing correspondence

Policies and procedures

General clerical tasks

Education

High school diploma

Job description

GRADE

ASTD10

LOCATION OF POSITION

MDH Wicomico County Health Department
Salisbury, MD 21801

MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB

The main purpose of this position is to perform eligibility determinations for Maryland
Medical Assistance (MA) Programs and perform eligibility re-determinations on cases
where the certification period expires under the rules and regulations of the Maryland
Medical Assistance Program.

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.
• Six months of general clerical or administrative experience in one 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.

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.

BENEFITS

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

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.