FISCAL ACCOUNTS CLERK I

THERE ARE 2 CONTRACTUAL VACANCIES FOR THIS RECRUITMENT, 1 FULL-TIME CONTRACTUAL POSITION IN BERLIN AND 1 FULL-TIME CONTRACTUAL POSITION IN POCOMOKE.

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Department of Health and Mental Hygiene

Worcester County Health Department

9730 Healthway Drive

Berlin, MD  21811

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Worcester County Health Department

400-A Walnut Street

Pocomoke, MD  21851

The Contractual Fiscal Accounts Clerk I is the intermediate level of work reviewing, verifying, recording, adjusting and balancing financial transactions.  This position requires a high level of confidentiality and is responsible for maintaining positive interactions with patients and families on the phone, in person and through other means of communication before, during and after the client visit.  The incumbent must assure accurate, timely and complete client data collection while following all clerical policies and procedures.  The employee will be required to check-in and check-out clients, answer phones, collect fees, balance cash daily, schedule appointments, perform data entry, complete health records and communicate with insurance companies to determine client insurance coverage.  Working some weekend and evening hours may be necessary.

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

Experience:  One year of experience reviewing, verifying, recording, adjusting and balancing financial transactions.

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1.  Experience calculating and recording financial, statistical or other numerical data may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required high school education.

2.  Six credit hours in accounting from an accredited college or university may be substituted for one year of the required experience.

3.  A minimum of five courses or six months of accounting-related training in a vocational training program in subjects such as journalizing transactions, analyzing transactions into debits and credits, posting to a general ledger, payroll, bank reconciliations, accounts payable, and accounts receivable may be substituted for one year of 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.