Departmental Technician 10- Reimbursement

This position serves as a lead worker responsible for assigning, training, and directing the work of lower-level technicians. This position is responsible for leading and performing a variety of technician assignments with in the Reimbursements section for the Kalamazoo Psychiatric Hospital. Determine financial liability for KPH patients, per the Michigan Mental Health Code, Administrative Rules, DCH Policies and Procedures, which includes verifying third party benefits, applying for health insurance benefits, if necessary, and determining county of liability/financial responsibility. Post patients medical claim liabilities and cash receipts into patients Care & Maintenance accounts (Accounts Receivable). Assist with reconciliations of patients Care & Maintenance accounts.  Provide support to the accounting function of the Business Office on Reimbursement matters. Perform the hospitals Cashiering duties when needed. This position will be the recognized resource and lead worker for training other Departmental Technicians within Reimbursement to ensure that tasks assigned by the Departmental Manager are completed as needed or instructed. This position will review other Departmental Technicians documents for completeness and accuracy prior to submission to the Departmental Manager for signature.

Position Description
Job Specification

To be considered for this position you must:

• apply for this position online via NEOGOV; click on "Apply" in the job posting for instructions on submitting your electronic application. Hard copy applications are not accepted.
• relevant experience and/or education referred to in supplemental questions must be documented in resume, transcript and/or application to allow for accurate screening.
• attach a resume identifying specific experience and dates of employment. Dates of employment should include month and year and hours per week.
• attach a cover letter.
• if applicable, attach a copy of an official transcript(s).  We accept scanned copies of official transcripts.  We do not accept web-based, internet, or copies of unofficial transcripts.  Official transcripts provide the name of the institution, confirmation that a degree was awarded and on what date, and the registrar's signature.

Failure to complete any of the above items may result in your application not being considered.  See instructions for attaching files here:  Instructions

If you previously held status in this classification and departed within the last three (3) years, please contact Human Resources regarding your interest in a potential reinstatement. Reinstatement is not guaranteed or required.Education
Education typically acquired through completion of high school.

Experience
Departmental Technician 10 
Two years of experience as a supervisor of administrative support activities equivalent to the 9-level in state service.
OR
Two years of experience performing administrative support activities equivalent to the 9-level in state service.
OR
Three years of experience as a technician or paraprofessional, including one year of experience equivalent to the experienced level in state service.Departmental Technician 10
Possession of a Bachelor’s degree and one year of professional experience may be substituted for the experience requirement.Your application for any position does not guarantee you will be contacted by the Department/Agency for further consideration.  Only those applicants interviewed will be notified of the results. 

Position Location/Remote Office:  This position is located at 1312 Oakland Drive, Kalamazoo, MI, 49008 and the selected incumbent will be required to physically report to this office. Candidates should confirm work location and schedule at the time of interview.



Employees will be provided computers to perform state work.  Phones may also be provided for necessary communications. If working remotely, employees will be responsible for providing other components of a remote office at their own expense, including:        
        o A secure work location that allows privacy and prevents distractions.
        o A high-speed internet connection of at least 25 Mbps download and 5 Mbps upload.
        o Suitable lighting, furniture, and utilities.

As a Condition of Employment: this position requires successful completion of a background investigation and a criminal records check. 

The Department of Health & Human Services reserves the right to close this posting prior to its original end date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.

Salary : $26 - $35