MEDICAL CARE PROGRAM ASSOCIATE I

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Department of Health and Mental Hygiene

Office of Systems, Operations, and Pharmacy

Claims Processing Division

201 W. Preston Street

Room SS-18

Baltimore, MD  21201

The Contractual Medical Care Program Associate I is the intermediate level of work in a Medical Assistance Program in the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene.  Employees in this classification apply, interpret and process program specific information, policies, regulations and guidelines in a variety of activities.  The main purpose of this position is to demonstrate the ability to work at a full performance level of adjusting previously paid claims for corrected payments.  This work involves the screening, reviewing, examining, batching, processing and adjusting of all claim types received by the Program.  This position works independently receiving supervision from a Medical Care Program Supervisor and may also supervise lower level clerical staff.

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.

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. For Recorded Job Information Call: 410-767-6018.

This is a full-time contractual position with no benefits.

Online application process is STRONGLY preferred. If online process is not available, please send your paper application 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.

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