MEDICAL CARE PROGRAM ASSOCIATE I

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DHMH, Office of Eligibility Services, Baltimore, MD

This position has the responsibility for reviewing and determining specialized financial and technical eligibility for individuals statewide applying for Home and Community Based Waivers (HCBS) Services, Institutions for Mental Disease, Employed Individuals with Disabilities (EID), Women's Breast and Cervical Cancer Health Program (WBCCHP) and Family Planning Medical Care Programs. This position is responsible for completing initial determinations, redeterminations and interim changes in accordance with regulations, policies and procedures and for maintaining ongoing case management for these programs. Duties for staff assigned to EID include some fiscal responsibilities such as premium calculations, creation of invoices and day-to-day tracking of premium collections.

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

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

Notes:

1. Additional general clerical experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required education.

2. Thirty credit hours from an accredited college or university may be substituted for the required experience.

The successful candidate should have experience determining eligibility for governmental assistance programs; interpreting and applying policies, regulations and procedures, public contact experience involving interviewing, explaining information, gathering and compiling data, experience with Microsoft Word and Excel.

Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be evaluated.  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.  For education obtained outside the U.S., a copy of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service must accompany the application.  All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date.  We will not consider information submitted after this date.  Applicants certified to list will receive eligibility for a period of one (1) year.
Eligibility may be extended beyond one (1) year period.  For Recorded Job Information Call:  410-767-6018.

Online applications are highly recommended, however the paper application may be submitted to DHMH, Recruitment and Selection Division, 201 W. Preston St., Room 114-B, Baltimore, MD 21201.  The paper application must be received by 5 pm, close of business, on the closing date for the recruitment, no postmarks will be accepted.

Incorrect application forms will not be accepted.

If you need to submit additional information, the preferred method is to upload.  If unable to upload, please fax requested information only to 410-333-5689.

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

The incumbent in this position is a member of a covered bargaining unit and will be required to pay a bi-weekly service fee to the exclusive representative of the bargaining unit.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS  

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

The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies.