Benefits Analyst

Analyst II/I for Patient Benefits

Patton State Hospital, Human Resources Department, is accepting applications for at least (1) Permanent, Full-Time appointment to the Analyst II classification for Patient Benefits. May also consider a highly qualified Analyst I.

Under the general direction of the Trust Officer, the Analyst II/I is responsible for analyzing Medicare information, processing applications, and completing requirements for Social Security Administration (SSA) on all new admissions. Responsible for enrolling 65 and over patients in Medicare if eligible. Investigates patient status with Medicare to ensure there is no interruption in services. Works with SSA to correct incarcerated status as well as any other claim processing issues that pertain to Medicare coverage.

The Analyst II/I processes requests from Social Security including medical records, payee applications, State Security Disability Income (SSDI) information, work histories, representative payee reports, research patient benefit background information and Social Security numbers. Responsible for enrolling 65 and over patients in Medicare if eligible. Responds to SSA overpayment notices. Updates all Social Security, Medicare, Conservatorship, and Veteran Administration information to Clinical Information System (CIS), Cost Recovery System (CRS), Keefe System and maintain various logs.

This position is fast paced and at times is very challenging. A high degree of efficient and complex analytical skill is expected. If this type of challenge interests you and you meet the below criteria, please consider applying for this position.

• Work independently and very well in a team setting
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Highly motivated and organized
• Sustain a high degree of positive interpersonal skills and responsibility
• Able to handle highly sensitive situations
• Proficient at modern office methods and all Microsoft Office formats including Microsoft Excel.

All interested candidates that meet the recruitment criteria should submit an application to the Human Resources Employment Unit no later than Friday, August 7, 2026.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.