OFFICE ASSOCIATE, Opt 2

Office Associate, Opt 2

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Position Overview The Department of Healthcare and Family Services, Bureau of Rate Development & Analysis is seeking to hire an Office Associate with typing qualifications. Qualified applicants should have knowledge of office practices and equipment, composition, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and basic mathematics. This position will offer extensive training and career advancement opportunities. We invite qualified applicants to become a part of our team and are confident that you will take pride in serving the great state of Illinois. The ideal candidate will possess good written and verbal communication skills, attention to detail, and proofreading skills. The ideal candidate should also possess a willingness to assist co-workers when a deadline needs to be met and should be trustworthy to complete tasks in a timely manner in an independent work situation. HFS values employees with different backgrounds, life experiences, and talents. Employees receive a robust benefit package including: Monday-Friday work schedule Flexible work schedules are available in many program areas. (Remote work may be an option for certain positions.) Health, Life, Vision, and Dental Insurance Pension Plan Paid Parental Leave Deferred Compensation Program and other pre-tax benefit programs (Medical/Daycare) Employees earn (12) paid Sick Days annually. New Employees earn (10) paid Vacation Days their first year of service and can earn up to (25) paid Vacation Days annually. Employees earn (3) paid Personal Days annually. (13-14) paid holidays annually (based on start date)

Essential Functions Under direction, conducts a variety of complex, specialized clerical duties and record processing related to the Medical Accounts Receivable and Collection Program for Medical Programs Reviews and evaluates the C-50 report Develops and updates the control, processing and documentation of recovery reports Assists fiscal operations in balancing total monies due by provider and provider types Reviews and verifies request for unique payments to medical providers not processed through Medicaid Management Information System (MMIS) Assists in updating master file records of all approved payments to medical providers for future reference and for internal and external auditors Researches data to ensure payment requests are not duplicated documentation Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above

Minimum Qualifications Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to completion of high school and two (2) years of office experience Requires ability to keyboard accurately at 45 words per minute

Conditions of Employment Requires completion of a background check and self-disclosure of criminal history Requires the ability to utilize and maintain state issued equipment such as a laptop The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description

Work Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Headquarter Location: 201 S Grand Ave E, Springfield, Illinois, 62704 Work County: Sangamon