OPS MEDICAL DISABILITY EXAMINER - 64801357

OPS MEDICAL DISABILITY EXAMINER - 64801357

The State Personnel System is an E-Verify employer.

Requisition No : 862120

Agency : Department of Health

Working Title : OPS MEDICAL DISABILITY EXAMINER - 64801357

TITLE : OPS CLAIMS ADJUSTERS, EXAMINERS AND INVESTIGATORS MEDICAL DISABILITY EXAMINER

POSITION LOCATION : MIAMI / DADE COUNTY

POSITION # : 64801357

SALARY : $22.00 Per Hour

Responsibilities :

This is entry level professional work researching, developing, compiling, analyzing, and rendering independent decisions relative to Social Security Disability Insurance, Supplemental Security Income and / or Medically Needy disability claims filed in the State of Florida. Training is provided on relevant policy, medical review and vocational evaluation. Potential advancement based on successful performance of job duties.

As a key member of the team, you must be able to communicate effectively with team members and the public. You must be able to operate successfully in a demanding environment, manage multiple tasks, and work independently. We are looking for people who are detailed-oriented, have critical thinking skills, understand basic math, and are able to work in a Windows-based computer environment.

Electronic Case Management - All work is conducted utilizing multiple computer screens and typed case notes. Appropriate transactional inputs process cases from beginning to closure, reviewing computer generated alerts to ensure timely processing.

Verbal Communication - Utilizes effective verbal communication skills and telephone techniques to develop and / or establish necessary factual medical and vocational documentation.

Evaluates a variety of documents to determine their evidentiary sufficiency for decision-making purposes. Evaluates data for accuracy and completion.

Authorizes purchase of specialized medical or psychological diagnostic services, when appropriate, for the purpose of documenting the severity of impairment.

Secures medical evidence of record needed to document the presence of disabling or not disabling impairments.

Renders a formal decision of disability based on evidentiary requirements of Social Security law rules and regulations.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

Knowledge of the principles and techniques of effective communication.

Ability to collect, evaluate and analyze data relating to disability benefits.

Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures relating to disability benefits.

Ability to evaluate data for accuracy and completion.

Ability to identify errors or problems and take appropriate corrective action.

Ability to compose correspondence.

Ability to organize data into logical format.

Ability to work independently.

Ability to conduct fact-finding research.

Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques.

Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.

Ability to communicate effectively.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

Qualifications :

Preference will be given to applicants with a bachelor's degree (or an equivalent combination of education and work experience), in one or more of the following fields :

• Managing a caseload for an insurance, disability, vocational, social work or government program
• Determining initial or continued eligibility of claims, based on rules and regulations
• Experience working in a medical or vocational field

Florida Department of Health Mission, Vision, and Values :

Mission : To protect, promote & improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county & community efforts.

Vision : To be the Healthiest State in the Nation.

Values : Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Responsiveness, Excellence

Where You Will Work :

Miami

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida :

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State's total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including :

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and / or People First Service Center.

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