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GRADE ASTD10/n LOCATION OF POSITION MDH - Office of Eligibility Services/nEligibility Determination Division/n201 W. Preston Street/nBaltimore, MD 21201/n/n Main Purpose of Job This position under the direction of MDH Office of Eligibility Services (OES) Eligibility Determination Division (EDD) has the responsibility for reviewing and determining specialized financial and technical eligibility for individuals statewide applying for Home and Community Based Waivers (HCBS) Services, Institutions for Mental Disease, Employed Individuals with Disabilities (EID), Family Planning and Affordable Care Act (ACA), Modified Adjusted Gross Income (MAGI) Medicaid programs. This position is responsible for completing initial determinations, redeterminations and interim changes in accordance with regulations, policies and procedures and for maintaining ongoing case management for these programs. Duties for staff assigned to EID include some fiscal responsibilities such as premium calculation, creation of invoices and day to day tracking of premium collections./n/n/nExamples of work include:/n/n/n Communicate with customers, authorized representatives, and various agencies and organizations via telephone, fax, and e-mail to conduct interviews to verify financial and technical information in order to process Medicaid applications and redeterminations./n Determine eligibility timely in accordance with policies and procedures. Complete appropriate forms and ensure appropriate notices are mailed./n Determine eligibility accurately, in accordance with policies and procedures as measured by SRS reviews, customer complaints and appeals./n Ensure that interim changes are completed timely and accurately, in accordance with policies and procedures./n Ensure databases and tracking systems have current and accurate information for tracking and reporting purposes./n Submit daily productivity reports for compilation of unit production and accountability purposes./n/n/n/n/n/n/n/n/n/n/n/n/n MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS /nEducation: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate./n/n/nExperience: Six months of clerical experience applying policies in a medical care, health insurance or federal or State entitlement program./n/n/n-OR-/n/n/nSix months of general clerical or administrative experience in one more of the following: data entry and record keeping, intake and interviewing, responding to inquiries, explaining information, writing correspondence, maintaining policies, procedures, rules, and regulations, and completing general clerical tasks./n/n/nNotes:/n/n/n1. Candidates may substitute additional general clerical experience on a year-for-year basis for the required education./n/n/n2. Candidates may substitute thirty credit hours from an accredited college or university for the required experience./n/n/n SELECTION PROCESS Applicants who meet the minimum (and selective) qualifications will be included in further evaluation. 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.Clearly indicate your college degree and major on your application, if applicable. For education obtained outside the U.S., any job offer will be contingent on the candidate providing an evaluation for equivalency by a foreign credential evaluation service prior to starting employment (and may be requested prior to interview)./nComplete applications must be submitted by the closing formation submitted after this date will not be added./nIncorrect application forms will not be accepted.Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application./nCandidates may remain on thecertified eligible list for a period of at least one year. The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies./n BENEFITS STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS/n FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online,the paper application (and supplemental questionnaire) may be submitted to MDH, Recruitment and Selection Division, 201 W. Preston St., Room 114-B, Baltimore, MD 21201.Paper application materials must be received by 5 pm, close of business, on the closing date for the recruitment, no postmarks will be accepted./nIf additional information is required, the preferred method is to upload. If you are unable to upload, please fax the requested informationto 410-333-5689.Only additional materials that are required will be accepted for this recruitment. All additional information must be received by the closing date and time./nFor questions regarding this recruitment, please contact theMDH Recruitment and Selection Division at 410-767-1251./nIf you are having difficulty with your user account or have general questions about the online application system, please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division at 410-767-4850 ./nAppropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling: 410-767-1251 or MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258./nWe thank our Veterans for their service to our country./nPeople with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply./nAs an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruitment, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity./nMDHMedCare/n

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