| Post Code: D722 | |
| Announcement Number: LEHS9777 | |
| Classification Number: C0104 | |
| Open: 11/19/2009 | |
| Close: 12/07/2009 | |
| Location: Salem | |
| Availability: Full Time | |
The State of Oregon is moving to an online application system, Oregon E-Recruit System. All branches of state government (Executive, Judicial, and Legislative) will be transitioning to this system from now until Spring 2010. During this transition all current employment opportunities can be found at www.oregonjobs.org. Please pay special attention to the Application Instructions in the announcement to ensure your application materials are submitted correctly. This employment opportunity is with the Division of Medical Assistance Programs (DMAP)/Quality Improvement and Medical Section, which is part of the Department of Human Services (DHS). There is one full-time opening in the Salem. This position is represented by a union. This recruitment announcement will be used to establish a list of qualified candidates to fill the current vacancy and may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur. Please be aware that due to the economic downturn and subsequent state budget short-fall the Governor has ordered mandatory furloughs for employees. This position will be required to take furloughs in the biennium 2009-2011. QUALIFICATIONS Two years of general clerical experience, one year of which included typing, word processing, or other experience generating documents; OR An Associate's degree in Office Occupations or Office Technology; OR Graduation from a private school of business with a Certificate in Office Occupations or Office Technology and one year of general clerical experience. College courses in Office Occupations or Office Technology will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis. SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING A State of Oregon Application Form PD100 AND A cover letter (not to exceed two pages in length) that clearly addresses each of the following desired competencies listed below. If you do not respond to each of the desired competencies, you may not be offered an interview. Qualified applicants whose background most closely matches the desired competencies will be invited to interview.
You may deliver, mail, e-mail or fax your completed application. It must be received no later than the application deadline. E-mail directly to DHS.Recruitment@state.or.us
(Please include announcement number LEHS9777 in the subject line of the e-mail.)
OR
Mail or deliver your application materials to:
Department of Human Services
Recruitment and Retention Unit
ATTENTION: Brett Marconeri
500 Summer Street NE, E22
Salem OR 97301-1099
OR
FAX your application to 503-378-2249
When faxing your application please include a cover sheet indicating number of pages sent.
Due to the high volume of incoming applications, we are unable to verify receipt of applications.
APPLICATION PROCESS Obtain application materials, job, and benefits information by doing one of the following:
If you need assistance to participate in the application process, you are encouraged to call 503-945-5698 (voice) or 503-945-6214 (TTY) between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. (Pacific Time) Monday through Friday. Keep a copy of your application materials for your job interviews. DHS does not provide copies. Although faxing your application is an option, DHS is not responsible for materials that are illegible or missing as a result of FAX transmission errors or loss in the mail or e-mail. Due to the high volume of incoming applications, we are unable to verify receipt of applications. Pay on all announcements may change without notice. Notice of your application results will be sent to you by mail within a two to three week period. Although agencies are not required to delay their selection process, you may request a review of your application results. This review request must be received in writing within 10 days from the date of the notice. Additional application information cannot be accepted. However, if the recruitment is still open you may submit a new application, which must be received in our office by the close date of the recruitment. If you are offered employment, the offer will be contingent upon the outcome of an abuse check, criminal records check and driving records check, and the information shall be shared with the DHS, Office of Human Resources (OHR). Any criminal or founded abuse history will be reviewed and could result in the withdrawal of the offer or termination of employment. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Perform administrative/clerical duties for the Hearings Unit in DMAP. Receive new hearing request forms and assure all information is filled out correctly and determine if the request was filed in a timely manner. May require contacting client, client representative or attorney for additional information to determine the hearing issue and/or who is representing client. Prepare files for each hearing request. Verify eligibility and identify managed care plan or fee-for-service case, benefit package and any other information needed utilizing MMIS; print screens for each file; prepare and send appropriate correspondence requesting appeal and medical documentation; refer to Office of Administrative Hearings. Request additional information needed from branch, client, providers, attorneys, DMAP staff, contractors, and managed care plans. Research fee-for-service cases; determine what type of service was denied, which DMAP unit or contractor denied the service, and request appropriate documentation and notices. Send urgent request for medical documentation on expedited cases. Track and follow up on medical documentation if not received within two days. Assign expedited hearing cases to nurse reviewer. Receive scheduling notices, enter scheduling information into Hearings Access database, schedule conference room and enter on hearing rep. calendars. Other duties as assigned. WORKING CONDITIONS Normal office work environment. ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT DHS is about people. We help Oregonians be independent, healthy, and safe. We protect children who are abused or neglected. We provide treatment services to people whose lives are damaged by alcohol and drugs. We serve seniors, people with disabilities, and people with mental illness. We help low-income people along the road to self-sufficiency with health coverage, job preparation, childcare and other supports. We provide leadership in public health services. Our services are delivered in the least restrictive setting and in partnership with communities. We are absolutely committed to ongoing innovation in the delivery of services, and we are committed to recruiting, developing and retaining dedicated employees. For a complete explanation of state employee benefits, visit our website at http://www.oregon.gov/DHS/jobs/salary.shtml PLEASE CONSIDER JOINING US! The Oregon Department of Human Services is committed to affirmative action, equal employment opportunity and workplace diversity. | |
