Administrative Specialist

GRADE 12 LOCATION OF POSITION MDH - DRAFS - Estates, Liens & Trust Unit 201 W. Preston Street Baltimore, MD 21201 Main Purpose of Job The Division of Recoveries and Financial Services (DRAFS) is the sole state agency responsible for operating third party liability programs through which other sources of payments for Medical Assistance recipient’s health care are discovered, and monies spent on behalf of the recipient is recovered from sources allowed by federal or state law. The Division is a branch of the Office of Finance Administration. The Special Needs Trust area became part of the Estates and Liens Unit effective July 2005. The main purpose of this position is to interpret and apply COMAR regulations to administer special needs trust recovery cases to ensure maximum dollar recovery for the State of Maryland. COMAR Regulation 10.09.24.08-2 and 42 U.S.C 1396p (d) allows the Department to collect from the Special Needs Trust of a Medicaid recipient upon death of the recipient or termination of the trust. This position handles Special Needs Trust cases from A-J of the alphabet. Collections in this case area average approximately 1 million dollars annually. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate. Experience: Two years of experience performing administrative staff, clerical, clerical technical, or secretarial work. Notes: 1. Candidates may substitute 30 college credit hours from an accredited college or university for each year of the required experience. 2. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a non-commissioned officer involving staff work requiring regular use of independent judgment and analysis in applying and interpreting rules and regulations in accordance with agency laws and policies on a year-for-year basis for the required experience. DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Experience with COMAR law and Standard Operating Procedures Experience in delinquent payment and reviewing accountings for compliance of COMAR regulations Experience conducting monthly reporting Experience performing daily scans of all incoming and outgoing mail LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator’s license valid in the State of Maryland. SELECTION PROCESS Applicants who meet the minimum (and selective) qualifications will be included in further evaluation. 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. Clearly indicate your college degree and major on your application, if applicable. For education obtained outside the U.S., any job offer will be contingent on the candidate providing an evaluation for equivalency by a foreign credential evaluation service prior to starting employment (and may be requested prior to interview). Candidates may remain on the certified eligible list for a period of at least one year. The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies. BENEFITS FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the MDH Recruitment and Selection Division at View phone number on click.appcast.io. If you are having difficulty with your user account or have general questions about the online application system, please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division at View phone number on click.appcast.io or View email address on click.appcast.io. Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling: View phone number on click.appcast.io or MD TTY Relay Service View phone number on click.appcast.io. We thank our Veterans for their service to our country. People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruitment, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity. MDHMedCare #J-18808-Ljbffr