FINANCIAL AGENT I **REPOST**

** RECRUITMENT REPOSTED. PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT REAPPLY. **

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MDH/Division of Cost Accounting and Reimbursements (DCAR), Catonsville, Maryland

*This job announcement will be used to fill two vacancies with the Maryland Department of Health's (MDH) Division of Cost Accounting and Reimbursements (DCAR). One position will be based at Spring Grove Hospital Center located in Catonsville, Maryland (Baltimore County). The other position will be based at Deer's Head Hospital Center located in Salisbury, Maryland (Wicomico County).*

The main purpose for these two positions will be to investigate for the maximum reimbursement of hospital costs for admissions to facilities associated with the Financial Agents Office, located on the campus of Spring Grove Hospital Center, with frequnt travel to other Financial Agent Office locations on an as-needed basis. This position will also investigate for eligibility and certify qualified applicants in the Maryland Medical Assistance Program. Additionally, this position will work to complete all required forms and/or reports associated with the investigations and rate setting in accordance with COMAR regulations and Title XVI of the Health and General Articles of the Annotated Code of Maryland. This position will also be responsible for following the State of Maryland procedures involving rate appeals and the referring of delinquent balances for abatement consideration or collections.

Education: Possession of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.

Experience: None

Note: Experience in health care financing work on the life/health insurance fields in the investigation and/or adjustment of claims may be substituted at the rate of one year for 30 credit hours for up to 60 credit hours of the required education. ***A copy of your official or unofficial transcript(s) should accompany your completed application.***

The preferred candidate for this position will possess experience in finance/billing, claims adjustments, agreeing and/or managing budgets.

In lieu of (or in addition to) the above-preferred qualifications, the preferred candidate may also possess experience in the areas of banking, customer service, quality control, office management, taxes, insurance, risk management, retirement, estate planning, and/or hospitality.

Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle, Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator’s license valid in the State of Maryland, and to have access to a vehicle for daily use.

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). Complete applications must be submitted by the closing date. Information submitted after this date will not be added. Candidates may remain on the certified eligible list for a period of at least one year.

Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online, the paper application may be submitted to MDH, Recruitment and Selection Division, 201 W. Preston St., Room 114-B, Baltimore, MD 21201.  The paper application must be received by 5:00 pm, close of business, on the closing date for the recruitment, no postmarks will be accepted.

Incorrect application forms will not be accepted.

If additional information is required, the preferred method is to upload.  If unable to upload, please fax requested information only to 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.

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.

For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the MDH Recruitment and Selection Division at 410-767-1251. 

If 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 or Application.Help@maryland.gov. 

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

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity. People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.

The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies.