Administrator Financial Determination Section

Recruitment #101217-MABZ01-350600

Summary Statement

The incumbent in this position is responsible for managing the various aspects of patient financial resources and allocations which consists of four separate functions: financial resource determination, application for benefits entitlements, patient trust funds and patient income/expense accounting. Other duties include identifying and claiming unreported assets, as well as assisting with estate settlements to effect maximum recovery of patient care costs for the Delaware Psychiatric Center.

Essential Functions

Essential functions are fundamental, core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class. Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive, incumbents can complete job duties of similar kind not specifically listed here.
  • Ensures thorough investigation of patient assets and financial resources.
     
  • Ensures maximum recovery of patient care costs.
     
  • Ensures proper operation of patient trust and patient effects activities.
     
  • Presents statistical reports for use in budgetary planning.
     
  • Develops, implements and evaluates unit policies and procedures.

Job Requirements

JOB REQUIREMENTS for Administrator Financial Determination Section
Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:

  1. Three years experience in health care reimbursement which includes reviewing and categorizing claims for proper billing, analyzing cost reports, examining cost containment, and interpreting and analyzing laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures and standards affecting reimbursement and recovery.
  2. Three years experience in accounting using Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
  3. Six months experience in using an automated information system to enter, update, modify, delete, retrieve/inquire and report on data.
  4. Six months experience in staff supervision which includes planning, assigning, reviewing, and evaluating the work of others.
  5. Knowledge of descriptive statistics such as the mean, median, mode or standard deviation.

Benefits

To learn more about the comprehensive benefit package please visit our website at http://ben.omb.delaware.gov/

Selection Process

The application and supplemental questionnaire are evaluated based upon a rating of your education, training and experience as they relate to the job requirements of the position.  It is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application and the supplemental questionnaire to include dates of employment, job title and job duties.  For education and training, list name of educational provider, training course titles and summary of course content.   Narrative information supplied in response to the questions must be supported by the information supplied on the application including your employment, education and training history as it relates to the job requirements.

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Accommodations

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process.  To request an auxiliary aid or service please call (302) 739-5458. TDD users should call the Delaware Relay Service Number 1-800-232-5460 for assistance.  The State of Delaware – An Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.