Sexual Assault Exam Payment Program Claim Specialist Job Id71441

This position serves as a Claims Specialist for the Minnesota Sexual Assault Exam Payment Program. This position is responsible for overseeing the Payment Program, determining eligibility of submitted claims by health care providers, processing claims manually or through an online payment system, working in conjunction with the Office of Justice fiscal staff to ensure proper payment through SWIFT, answer questions posed by health care providers, pull data as requested by partners and elected officials, and convene stakeholders and partners as needed for program development, process improvement, and information sharing.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Two years of professional experience analyzing complex documents within one of the following areas: business accounting, human services, social work, medical services, or legal services.  Experience to include the following:

NOTE: A bachelors or masters degree in social work, human services, business management, or a related field may substitute for one year of professional work experience.

1. Ability to communicate effectively during in-person, written and phone interactions with clients, service providers, and the public.

2. Excellent reading and writing skills sufficient to analyze claims and provide reasoning for needed process improvements.

3. Skill in the use of computers and applications, including word processing, spreadsheet, and database management.

4. Human relations skills sufficient to tactfully give positive as well as problem-centered feedback in a manner that maintains effective working relationships.

5. Ability to work cooperativity with individuals from diverse backgrounds and underserved communities.

Preferred Qualifications

1.Ability to learn and apply multiple laws, rules, and program guidelines, calculate benefits; solve problems and make non-routine decisions quickly.

2.Knowledge of medical billing codes.

3.Experience training and facilitating stakeholder engagement and management.

Physical Requirements

Requires occasionally moving and transporting such articles as file folders and small tools. May need to maintain a stationary position for long periods of time while carrying out job duties.

Additional Requirements

This position requires successful completion of the following:

It is the policy of the Department of Public Safety that all employees submit to a background investigation prior to employment, includes the following components:

1) criminal history

2) reference check

3) drivers license check

Application Details

How to Apply

Select “Apply for Job” at the top of this page. If you have questions about applying for jobs, contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us. For additional information about the application process, go to http://www.mn.gov/careers.

If you have questions about the position, contact Megan Lund at megan.lund@state.mn.us.

To receive consideration as a Connect 700 Program applicant, apply online, email the Job ID#, the Working Title and your valid Proof of Eligibility Certificate by the closing date to Megan Lund at megan.lund@state.mn.us.

About Public Safety Dept

The Minnesota Department of Public Safety (DPS) is a diverse, complex agency dedicated to serving communities acrossthe state. DPS has 10 public facing and four support divisions with about 2,200 dedicated employees operating programsstatewide that all have one goal: Building a safer Minnesota.

Why Work for Us

Diverse Workforce

We are committed to continually developing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our state and the populations we serve. The varied experiences and perspectives of employees strengthen the work we do together and our ability to best serve the people of Minnesota.

A recent engagement survey of State of Minnesota employees found:

• 95% of employees understand how their work helps achieve their agency’s mission
• 91% of employees feel trusted to do their jobs
• 88% of employees feel equipped to look at situations from other cultural perspectives when doing their job
• 87% of employees report flexibility in their work schedule

Comprehensive Benefits

Our benefits aim to balance four key elements that make life and work meaningful: health and wellness, financial well-being, professional development, and work/life harmony. As an employee, your benefits may include:

• Public pension plan
• Training and professional development
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• 11 paid holidays each year
• Paid parental leave
• Low-cost medical and dental coverage
• Prescription drug coverage
• Vision coverage
• Wellness programs and resources
• Employer paid life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Health care spending and savings accounts
• Dependent care spending account
• Tax-deferred compensation
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Federal Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program