Health Services Specialist II

HEALTH SERVICES SPECIALIST II Date: Apr 24, 2024 Req ID: 38954 Location: Forrest City, AR, US, 72335 Category: AR DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH Anticipated Starting Salary: 35,581.00 Arkansas Department of Health 4815 W Markham Street Little Rock, AR 72205 Position Number: County: St. Francis City: Forrest City Posting End Date: 05/07/24 Anticipated Starting Salary: $35,581.00 Division of Local Public Health - St. Francis Public Health Unit Additional Preferences: In state travel is required. After hours clinics during the week and weekends may be required. Hiring Official: K. Barron Recruitment Contact: 5699 The mission of the Department of Health is to protect and improve the health and well-being of all Arkansans. Position Information Class Code: L077C Grade: GS04 FLSA Status: NON-EXEMPT Salary Range: $29,046.00 - $42,117.00 Summary The Health Services Specialist II is responsible for maintaining health unit records, updating files, receiving and accounting for fees, and assisting the public. This position is governed by state and federal laws and agency/institution policy. Functions Interviews clients to obtain financial, insurance, and personal data to initiate or update patient records. Receives and records fees and balances cash against receipts issued. Answers and screens phone calls, schedules clinic appointments, and receives and routes patients. Evaluates client data within established guidelines to determine client eligibility for health services. Enters billing data to client accounts to update financial records. May receives birth and death certificates, verify information, and record information in appropriate register. May maintain security for and issue supplemental food vouchers according to instructions and defined procedures. Performs other duties as assigned. Dimensions None Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Knowledge of health services eligibility criteria. Knowledge of general office practices. Ability to understand and prepare oral and written material and information. Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations. Ability to maintain filing systems. Ability to answer the telephone, greet clients, and provide assistance and information. Ability to operate standard office equipment. Minimum Qualifications The formal education equivalent of a high school diploma; plus one year of experience in general office work, documents or claims examination or a related field. Additional requirements determined by the agency for recruiting purposes require review and approval by the Office of Personnel Management. OTHER JOB RELATED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE MAY BE SUBSTITUTED FOR ALL OR PART OF THESE BASIC REQUIREMENTS, EXCEPT FOR CERTIFICATION OR LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS, UPON APPROVAL OF THE QUALIFICATIONS REVIEW COMMITTEE. Licenses None The State of Arkansas is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law. Nearest Major Market:Memphis