Payment Reconciliation Specialist

Illinois Department of Children and Family Services; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 46,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is seeking an organized, professional Assistant Reimbursement Officer to manage reimbursement duties within the payment determination and reconciliation process in Springfield, IL.

Under supervision, you will investigate and evaluate DCFS payment amounts, research discrepancies, and respond to provider inquiries about board payments for relative/traditional children.

Qualifications

• Strong organizational and communication abilities are required.
• Attention to detail in processing reimbursements and reports.
• Ability to navigate complex board payment systems and reconcile data.
• Experience with paraprofessional reimbursement duties is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Serves as Assistant Reimbursement Officer.
• Completes reports from Technical Support Unit (TSU) by reviewing reports and pulling identified Social Security Cards.
• As assigned, serves as timekeeper.
• Serves as contact person for unit equipment issues.
• Processes all Emergency Assistance Program (EAP) initial and subsequent intact family applications.
• Performs other duties as required within the scope of the unit.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Data analysis

Job description

The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is seeking an organized, professional Assistant Reimbursement Officer to manage reimbursement duties within the payment determination and reconciliation process in Springfield, IL.

Under supervision, you will investigate and evaluate DCFS payment amounts, research discrepancies, and respond to provider inquiries about board payments for relative/traditional children.