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HEALTH SERVICES SPECIALIST II
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Job Description
- Req#: 37915
Arkansas Department of Health
4815 W Markham Street
Little Rock, AR 72205
Position Number: 22105348
County: Garland City: Hot Springs
Posting End Date: 04/01/24
Anticipated Starting Salary: 35,581.00
Division of Local Public Health – Garland County Local Health Unit
Additional Preferences:
Knowledge of electronic health records.
Occasional heavy lifting required.
Some after hours and weekend work for special clinics may be required.
Local travel may be required to LHUs in the Central Region.
Valid Driver's License required.
Hiring Official: S. Lester
Recruitment Contact: Andrea.Flowers-Fells@arkansas.gov - 501 683-5699
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
NoneKnowledge, 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
NoneThe 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.
About the company
Arkansas is a state in the South Central region of the United States, home to more than three million people as of 2018.