What are the responsibilities and job description for the Operations & Claims Specialist (14673) position at Montana State Hospital?
To be considered for this position you must complete the state application and attach all required documents through the Montana State Careers site at www.statecareers.mt.gov
The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) has a career opportunity within the Disability Services Division, Financial Services Bureau.
This position monitors the current care management system and works with the Developmental Disabilities Program (DDP) Data Analyst to ensure the integrity of the MedCompass system as well as claims management system. Responsibilities include: 1) Use available tools such as Enterprise Data Warehouse (EDW) to research and reconcile claims; 2) Provide assistance to DDP contractors and staff to troubleshoot system issues; 3) Participate in development, design, and regression testing for system deployments; 4) Provide training and direction for the MedCompass system to all levels of DDP staff and DDP contractors.
Why Join DPHHS
Our mission at DPHHS is serving Montanans in their communities to improve health, safety, well-being, and empower independence. By joining our department, you will have the opportunity to perform meaningful work in public service to our state and its residents.
The State of Montana's comprehensive benefits package includes healthcare coverage, retirement plans, paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays, work/life balance, and eligibility to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. In addition, DPHHS is the largest state agency with a wide range of advancement opportunities w hether you are joining the workforce or have several years of experience.
Qualifications for this Career Opportunity
- Knowledge of computer operations including MS Outlook, Excel, and Word, and other relational databases, query tools, and spreadsheets.
- Knowledge of DDP services, policies and procedures.
- Knowledge of general governmental accounting and budgeting.
- Ability to weigh conflicting factors and needs to establish priorities and suggest solutions.
- Meet minimum qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in computer, public administration, human service, social work or business field.
- One year experience with Developmental Disability programs. (Experience may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis)
- 2 years of experience in computer operations including MS Outlook, Excel, Word and other relational databases, query tools, and spreadsheets.
- Other combinations of directly related education and experience may be considered on a case-by-case basis.
How to Apply
To be considered for a DPHHS position, submit the following required documents with your application on the State of Montana Careers website. When submitting the required documents, you must check the "relevant document" box to ensure your attachments are uploaded correctly to your application for this position.
- Resume
- References
Successful applicants will be subject to background checks relevant to the position and must pass reference checks before an offer will be extended. DPHHS is an equal opportunity employer. Women, minorities, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For a copy of the full job description or if you need a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process, contact DPHHS Human Resources listed below.
Additional Information
This position may be eligible for partial telework within the state of Montana. Specific conditions will be provided by the supervisor and must adhere to state policy.
This position may be eligible for a statutory $1.00 an hour base pay increase effective July 1, 2025.
Salary: $28.26 - $28.26, Hourly
Benefits Package Eligibility: Health Insurance, Paid Leave & Holidays, Retirement Plan
Telework Eligibility: Telework Eligible (Full-time telework is not available. Telework schedule must be supervisor approved.)
Number of Openings: 1
Employee Status: Regular
Schedule: Full-Time
Shift: Day Job
Travel: Yes, 5 % of the Time
Union: Montana Federation of Public Employees
Primary Location: Helena
Salary : $28
