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FINANCIAL AGENT I

Recruitment #18-000463-0002

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GRADE

8

LOCATION OF POSITION

MDH/Division of Cost Accounting & Reimbursements, Catonsville, Maryland

Main Purpose of Job

This position will conduct investigations for maximum reimbursement of hospital costs for admissions to facilities associated with the Financial Agents' Office located at the Spring Grove Hospital Center with travel to other Financial Agent locations on an as-needed basis. This position will also investigate for eligibility and certify qualified applicants into the Maryland Medical Assistance Program.

In addition, this position will complete all required forms and reports associated with the investigations, as well as set rates, in accordance with COMAR regulations and Title XVI of the Health & General Articles of the Annotated Code of Maryland.

Finally, this position will follow State of Maryland procedures involving rate appeals and the reference of delinquent balances for abatement consideration or collections.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

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.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

The desired candidate should possess experience in one or more of the following skills: financing/billing; claims adjustment; retirement; taxes; estate planning; insurance, or risk management.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

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.

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). 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 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. 

f 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, at 1-800-735-2258.

BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

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.




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