Third Party Liability Specialist

Salary: $51,971.00 - $79,062.00 Annually
Location : Dauphin County, PA
Job Type: Civil Service Permanent Full-Time
Job Number: CS-2026-51563-39680
Department: Department of Human Services
Division: HS Div Third Prty Liab
Opening Date: 06/11/2026
Closing Date: 6/25/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Job Code: 39680
Position Number: Multiple positions may be filled from this posting.
Union: FOP Lodge 92
Bargaining Unit: G4
Pay Group: ST06
Bureau / Division Code: 00211793
Worksite Address: 303 Walnut Street
Worksite Address: Commonwealth Tower, 7th Floor
City: Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Zip Code: 17101
Contact Name: Ricki Paden
Contact Email: View email address on click.appcast.io
Bureau / Division: Bureau of Program Integrity/Division of Third Party Liability/Trauma Code Tracking (TCT) Unit


THE POSITION


As a Third Party Liability Specialist in the Department of Human Services, you will take on meaningful work that helps recover funds and uphold accountability. This position gives you the chance to review complex information and collaborate with partners across the state. You will join a team that values initiative, accuracy, and thoughtful decision making. Bring your skills to a role that makes a real difference in protecting public programs!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
This position focuses on evaluating potential claims, identifying responsible parties, and supporting the recovery of medical assistance funds. As a Third Party Liability Specialist, you will perform the following duties:

• Claim Review: Analyze referrals and determine whether benefits were issued incorrectly
• Case Investigation: Collect information from attorneys, insurers, providers, and other parties to support claim decisions
• Regulation Research: Interpret state and federal laws to guide claim analysis and determine responsible parties
• Settlement Negotiation: Discuss cases with interested parties and recommend fair settlement amounts
• Record Maintenance: Maintain accurate case files and document important updates for future reference
• Data System Use: Access and interpret information in electronic systems to support claim assessments

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.
Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time up to 3 days per week. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview.
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• FREE parking!
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Four years of technical experience collecting, reviewing, or evaluating information for program eligibility or insurance limits of liability; or
• A bachelor's degree; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training.
• Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within 3 months of graduating with a qualifying degree.

Other Requirements:

• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency Guidelines.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
• All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant's own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.

Veterans:

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to and click on Veterans.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.
The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

EXAMINATION INFORMATION

• Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
• Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
• Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
• You must provide complete and accurate information or:
  • your score may be lower than deserved.
  • you may be disqualified.
• You may only apply/test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.

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*Eligibility rules apply.
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Have you successfully completed, or are you withing three months of completing a bachelor's degree? If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted.
If you answer "Yes" to this question based on education acquired outside of the United States, you must upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation report. We can only accept foreign credential evaluations from organizations that are members of the National Association of Credential Services (NACES). A list of current NACES members can be found by visiting and clicking the Evaluation Services Link.
You must attach your documentation prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a document to the application after it has been submitted.

• Yes
• No

02


If you are within three months of completing a bachelor's degree, on what date do you expect to graduate. If this does not apply to you, please type N/A in the text box.
03


How many years of full-time technical experience collecting, reviewing, or evaluating information for program eligibility or insurance limits of liability do you possess?

• 4 years or more
• 3 but less than 4 years
• 2 but less than 3 years
• 1 but less than 2 years
• Less than 1 year
• None

04


If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.
05


How much college coursework have you completed? If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted.
If your education was acquired outside of the United States, you must upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation report. We can only accept foreign credential evaluations from organizations that are members of the National Association of Credential Services (NACES). A list of current NACES members can be found by visiting and clicking the Evaluation Services Link.
You must attach your documentation prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a document to the application after it has been submitted.

• 90 credits or more
• 60 but less than 90 credits
• 30 but less than 60 credits
• Less than 30 credits
• None

06


You must complete the supplemental questions below. These supplemental questions are the exam and will be scored. They are designed to give you the opportunity to relate your experience and training background to the major activities (Work Behaviors) performed in this position. Failure to provide complete and accurate information may delay the processing of your application, or result in a lower-than-deserved score or disqualification. You must complete the application and answer the supplemental questions. Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position or to determine your score.
All information you provide on your application and supplemental questions is subject to verification. Any misrepresentation, falsification or omission of material facts is subject to penalty. If requested, you must provide documentation, including names, addresses, and telephone numbers of individuals who can verify the validity of the information you provide in the application and supplemental questions.

Read each work behavior carefully. Determine and select which "Level of Performance" most closely represents your highest level of experience/training. List the employer(s)/training source(s) from your Work or Education sections of the application where you gained this experience/training. The "Level of Performance" you choose for each work behavior must be clearly supported within the description of the experience and training information entered in your application or your score may be lowered. In order to receive credit for experience, you must have worked in a job for at least six months in which the experience claimed was a major function.

If you have read and understand these instructions, please click on the "Yes" button and proceed to the exam questions.

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• Yes

07



WORK BEHAVIOR 1 - REVIEWS, EVALUATES AND ANALYZES NEW CASE REFERRALS AND DOCUMENTS
Reviews, evaluates, and analyzes new case referrals and documentation completed by medical assistance recipients involved in personal injury accidents and for medical assistance recipients' estates to determine validity, the nature of the incident, participants involved (heir, attorney, executor, insurer, defendant, etc.), dates, description of medical injuries and treatments provided, sources of medical treatment, insurance coverage, and representing attorneys and possible legal actions, if applicable.

Levels of Performance
Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.

• A. I have experience reviewing, evaluating, and analyzing new case referrals and documentation completed by medical assistance recipients involved in personal injury accidents AND medical assistance recipients' estates to determine validity, the nature of the incident, participants involved (heir, attorney, executor, insurer, defendant, etc.), dates, description of medical injuries and treatments provided, sources of medical treatment, insurance coverage, and representing attorneys and possible legal actions, if applicable.
• B. I have experience reviewing, evaluating, and analyzing new case referrals and documentation completed by medical assistance recipients involved in personal injury accidents OR for medical assistance recipients' estates to determine validity, the nature of the incident, participants involved (heir, attorney, executor, insurer, defendant, etc.), dates, description of medical injuries and treatments provided, sources of medical treatment, insurance coverage, and representing attorneys and possible legal actions, if applicable.
• C. I have experience reviewing, evaluating, and analyzing new case referrals and documentation to determine validity, the nature of the incident, participants involved (heir, attorney, executor, insurer, defendant, etc.), dates, and representing attorneys and possible legal actions, if applicable. This experience was not related to medical assistance recipients' personal injury or their estates.
• D. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to data analysis, statistics, research methods, or business analytics..
• E. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior.

08


In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed on this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.

1. The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.
2. The actual duties you performed related to reviewing, evaluating, and/or analyzing new case referrals and documentation.
3. The type(s) of documentation you reviewed, evaluated, and/or analyzed.
4. Your level of responsibility.

09


If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.

1. College/University
2. Course Title
3. Credits/Clock Hours

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WORK BEHAVIOR 2 - INVESTIGATES PERSONAL INJURY CLAIMS AND THEIR ESTATES
Investigates medical assistance recipients' personal injury claims and their estates by collecting and analyzing claim, asset and expenditure information, and by researching, interpreting and analyzing Public Welfare code, applicable Federal and State regulations and statutes, insurance laws and regulations, probate codes, and specific policy coverage in order to identify third parties or other resources available to recover payment for medical services provided to individuals as a result of a personal injury or as part of an estate recovery and determine the appropriate actions to collect recoverable provided benefits.

Levels of Performance
Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.

• A. I have experience investigating medical assistance recipients' personal injury claims AND their estates by collecting and analyzing claim, asset and expenditure information, and by researching, interpreting and analyzing Public Welfare code, applicable Federal and State regulations and statutes, insurance laws and regulations, probate codes, and specific policy coverage in order to identify third parties or other resources available to recover payment for medical services provided to individuals as a result of a personal injury or as part of an estate recovery and determine the appropriate actions to collect recoverable provided benefits.
• B. I have experience investigating medical assistance recipients' personal injury claims OR their estates by collecting and analyzing claim, asset and expenditure information, and by researching, interpreting and analyzing Public Welfare code, applicable Federal and State regulations and statutes, insurance laws and regulations, probate codes, and specific policy coverage in order to identify third parties or other resources available to recover payment for medical services provided to individuals as a result of a personal injury or as part of an estate recovery and determine the appropriate actions to collect recoverable provided benefits.
• C. I have experience conducting investigations NOT related to medical assistance recipients' personal injury claims or their estates.
• D. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to legal investigations, employee or workplace investigations, investigative interviewing, criminal justice, or program administration.
• E. I have NO experience or coursework related to this

11


In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed on this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.

1. The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.
2. The actual duties you performed related to conducting investigations.
3. The type(s) of investigations you have conducted.
4. Your level of responsibility.

12


If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.

1. College/University
2. Course Title
3. Credits/Clock Hours

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WORK BEHAVIOR 3 - WRITTEN COMMUNICATION
Communicates through written correspondence with attorneys, insurance companies, executors, and title companies in order to determine if another party is liable for reimbursement of medical/cash assistance relating to personal injury and estate recovery claims, or if there is pending litigation, a lawsuit settlement, or award as a result of personal injury or death.


Levels of Performance
Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.

• A. I have experience communicating through written correspondence with ALL of the following parties: attorneys, insurance companies, executors, and title companies. This communication was regarding liability for reimbursement of medical/cash assistance relating to personal injury and estate recovery claims, pending litigation, or lawsuit settlements or awards as a result of personal injury or death.
• B. I have experience communicating through written correspondence with at least one of the following parties: attorneys, insurance companies, executors, and title companies. This communication was regarding liability for reimbursement relating personal injury and estate recovery claims, pending litigation, or lawsuit settlements or awards as a result of personal injury or death.
• C. I have experience communicating through written correspondence regarding determination of liability, pending litigations, or lawsuit settlements or awards not related to personal injury or estate recovery claims.
• D. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to business writing, technical writing, English composition, or journalism.
• E. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior.

14


In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed on this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.

1. The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.
2. The actual duties you performed related to written communications and with whom (i.e., attorneys, insurance companies, executors, title companies).
3. Your level of responsibility.

15


If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.

1. College/University
2. Course Title
3. Credits/Clock Hours

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WORK BEHAVIOR 4 - PROVIDES ASSISTANCE AND GUIDANCE
Provides assistance and guidance regarding personal injury and estate recovery issues to service providers, insurers, attorneys and other interested parties.

Levels of Performance
Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.

• A. I have experience verbally providing assistance and guidance regarding personal injury AND estate recovery issues to service providers, insurers, attorneys and other interested parties.
• B. I have experience verbally providing assistance and guidance regarding personal injury OR estate recovery issues to service providers, insurers, attorneys and other interested parties.
• C. I have experience verbally providing assistance and guidance to individuals regarding issues not related to personal injury or estate recovery issues.
• D. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to counseling, social work, human behavior, public speaking, psychology, sociology, human services, public relations, or education.
• E. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior.

17


In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed on this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.

1. The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.
2. The actual duties you performed related to providing guidance and assistance and for what reason.
3. Your level of responsibility.

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If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.

1. College/University
2. Course Title
3. Credits/Clock Hours

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WORK BEHAVIOR 5 - NEGOTIATES REIMBURSEMENTS AND REVIEWS PAYMENTS
Negotiates reimbursement of medical and cash claims with recipients, third parties, or legal professionals in order to secure financial settlements; and reviews payments received in order to resolve discrepancies with the liable party prior to processing payment.

Levels of Performance
Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.

• A. I have experience negotiating reimbursement of medical and cash claims with recipients, third parties, or legal professionals in order to secure financial settlements; AND reviewing payments received in order to resolve discrepancies with the liable party prior to processing payment.
• B. I have experience negotiating reimbursement of medical and cash claims with recipients, third parties, or legal professionals in order to secure financial settlements; OR I have reviewed payments received in order to resolve discrepancies with the liable party prior to processing payment.
• C. I have experience conducting negotiations NOT related to reimbursement of medical and cash claims.
• D. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to finance, accounting, negotiation mastery, or conflict management.
• E. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior.

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In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed on this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.

1. The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.
2. The actual duties you performed related to negotiating reimbursements and/or reviewing payments.
3. Your level of responsibility.

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If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.

1. College/University
2. Course Title
3. Credits/Clock Hours

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