health services specialist ii - Little Rock, United States - Arkansas Government Job

Description

HEALTH SERVICES SPECIALIST II Date:
Apr 12, 2024 Req ID: 38799 Location: Little Rock, AR, US, 72205 Category: AR DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

Anticipated Starting Salary: 35,581.00 Arkansas Department of Health 4815 W Markham Street Little Rock, AR 72205

Position Number:
County:

Pulaski City:
Little Rock Posting End Date: 04/25/24

Anticipated Starting Salary:
$35,581.00 Administration –

Central Supply Additional Preferences:
Must possess a valid Arkansas driver's license


Hiring Official:
K


Cash Recruitment Contact:
Andrea.

Flowers The mission of the Department of Health is to protect and improve the health and well-being of all Arkansans.

Position InformationClass Code:

L077CGrade:
GS04FLSA Status: NON-EXEMPT

Salary Range:
$29, $42,117.00SummaryThe Health Services Specialist II is responsible for maintaining health unit records, updating files, receiving and accounting for fees, and assisting the public. This position is governed by state and federal laws and agency/institution policy.
FunctionsInterviews clients to obtain financial, insurance, and personal data to initiate or update patient records. Receives and records fees and balances cash against receipts issued. Answers and screens phone calls, schedules clinic appointments, and receives and routes patients. Evaluates client data within established guidelines to determine client eligibility for health services. Enters billing data to client accounts to update financial records. May receives birth and death certificates, verify information, and record information in appropriate register. May maintain security for and issue supplemental food vouchers according to instructions and defined procedures. Performs other duties as assigned.
DimensionsNoneKnowledge, Skills and AbilitiesKnowledge of health services eligibility criteria. Knowledge of general office practices. Ability to understand and prepare oral and written material and information. Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations. Ability to maintain filing systems. Ability to answer the telephone, greet clients, and provide assistance and information. Ability to operate standard office equipment.

Minimum QualificationsThe formal education equivalent of a high school diploma; plus one year of experience in general office work, documents or claims examination or a related field.

Additional requirements determined by the agency for recruiting purposes require review and approval by the Office of Personnel Management.

OTHER JOB RELATED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE MAY BE SUBSTITUTED FOR ALL OR PART OF THESE BASIC REQUIREMENTS, EXCEPT FOR CERTIFICATION OR LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS, UPON APPROVAL OF THE QUALIFICATIONS REVIEW COMMITTEE.LicensesNone The State of Arkansas is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law.

Nearest Major Market:
Little Rock