Reference #: 4585797 THE POSITION Thank you for viewing our job posting!  Apply today for a career with Bedford-Somerset DBHS!  Our vision is for every person and family that we serve will have a network of family, friends, advocates, and supportive services to live a full and productive life in our community.  Learn more about us at www.dbhs.co.

This opportunity is for a Secretary to perform clerical/fiscal work involving the completion of financial formularies to determine consumers' liability, financial updates, consumer registrations and other departmental related tasks.  Responsible for all information gathered from consumers regarding financial information, insurance coverage, Releases of Information, and information to be entered into the EMR (Electronic Medical Records) computer system.

Excellent benefits, pension plan, alternative work schedule options, paid time off, and more! Apply today!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK This position performs clerical/fiscal work involving the completion of financial formularies to determine consumers' liability, financial updates, consumer registrations and other departmental related tasks.

Clerk 3 duties to include but not limited to: Complete consumer liability redeterminations by reviewing tax forms, wage statements, income tax forms, pension/benefit statements, health insurance premiums, medical expenses, real estate taxes and childcare expenses and other financial data in order to calculate financial liability according to the state formulary. Review forms for accuracy and completeness and communicate results. Contact insurance companies as needed and review insurance authorizations as appropriate. Explain the liability formula and applicable regulations to consumers and family members and consult with other staff. Determine financial liability and amount of charges due. Schedule, print, and mail financial update letters. Complete monthly Medical Assistance (MA) only updates. Work independently in the coordination of the registration process for consumers and coordinate the referral process for consumers to obtain service from the appropriate agency provider. Explain to the consumer the financial responsibility he/she may have, if any. Complete necessary insurance authorization forms for Medical Assistance consumers. Assist with front desk receptionist coverage as needed. Perform other related duties as assigned.

Work Schedule and Additional Information: Full-time employment. Work hours are 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, Monday - Friday, with 30-minute lunch. On occasion, staff may need to work hours outside of the set work week to complete projects, meet work demands or in the event of an emergency. You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.   REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Experience and Training Requirements: Six months as a Clerk 2, and education development to the level of high school; or One year of progressively complex clerical experience and completion of high school; or Six months of moderately complex clerical experience and completion of a post high school business curriculum; or Any equivalent experience and/or training which provided the required knowledge and abilities.

Other Requirements: You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency. You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements: You must pass a background investigation. This position falls under the provisions of the Older Adult Protective Services Act. Under the Act, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports, including but not limited to, PA State Police and FBI clearance. This position falls under the provisions of the Child Protective Services Law. Un er the Law, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports including, but not limited to, PA State Police clearance, PA Child Abuse history clearance, and FBI Fingerprint clearance.

How to Apply: Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted. Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

Veterans: Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. *7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS): 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

EXAMINATION INFORMATION

Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position.  No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam). Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions. Your score is valid for this specific posting only. You must provide complete and accurate information or: your score may be lower than deserved. you may be disqualified. You may only apply/test once for this posting. Your results will be provided via email.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.