MEDICAL CARE PROGRAM ASSOCIATE II

**THIS IS AN INTERNAL CONTRACTUAL RECRUITMENT OPEN TO CURRENT OFFICE OF SYSTEMS, OPERATIONS AND PHARMACY EMPLOYEES ONLY**.

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Department of Health and Mental Hygiene

Office of Systems, Operations and Pharmacy

201 W. Preston Street

Room 204

Baltimore, MD  21201

The Contractual Medical Care Program Associate II is the full performance level of work in a Medical Assistance Program in the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene.  Employees in this classification apply, interpret and process program specific information, policies, regulations and guidelines in a variety of activities.  The main purpose of this position is to provide backup support to the Recoveries Officers, and to assist the Medical Care Program Associate Supervisor and Manager of the Estates, Liens and Trusts Unit in the handling of filing of Estate claims, Annuities and Special Needs Trusts.  The incumbent will pull paid claim reports from an access database to determine the amount of claims, prepare new case files, enter case information into a database to generate claim letters and the statement of accounts and mail claims to the various Registers of Wills Offices while ensuring that all cases are completed and filed with the Register of Wills in accordance with procedures, the auditors time requirements and Maryland law.  The employee will also research Tax Sale Notices for potential surplus and file Claims against Surplus in various courts, research potential new lien cases, perform monthly lien updates and review lien cutoffs   Legal experience would be helpful but is not required.  The successful candidate should have experience using Microsoft Access, Word or a multi-user database and have experience using Microsoft Excel to create reports or itemized statements.  This is a full-time contractual position limited to current Office of Systems, Operations and Pharmacy employees only.

Education:    Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.

Experience:  Two years of clerical experience applying policies in a medical care, health insurance or federal or State entitlement program.

NOTES:

1.  Additional general clerical experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required education.

2.  College credits from an accredited college or university may be substituted for the required experience at the rate of 30 credit hours for one year of experience.

The successful candidate should have experience using Microsoft Access, Word or a multi-user database and have experience using Microsoft Excel to create reports or itemized statements.  Legal experience would be helpful, but is not required. 

**THIS IS AN INTERNAL CONTRACTUAL RECRUITMENT OPEN TO CURRENT OFFICE OF SYSTEMS, OPERATIONS AND PHARMACY EMPLOYEES ONLY**.

Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be evaluated. 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. For education obtained outside the U.S., a copy of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service must accompany the application. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not consider information submitted after this date. For Recorded Job Information Call: 410-767-6018.

This is a full-time contractual position with no benefits.

Online application process is STRONGLY preferred. If online process is not available, please send your paper application to: DHMH, Recruitment and Selection Division, 201 W. Preston St., Room 114-B, Baltimore, MD 21201. The paper application must be received by 5 pm, close of business, on the closing date for the recruitment, no postmarks will be accepted.

Incorrect application forms will not be accepted.

If you need to submit additional information, the preferred method is to upload. If unable to upload, please fax requested information only to 410-333-5689.

Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling: (410) 767-1251 or MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258.

As an equal opportunity employer Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity.