Health Services Specialist Ii

HEALTH SERVICES SPECIALIST II Date: May 2, 2024 Req ID: 39053 Location: Fort Smith, AR, US, 72903 Category: AR DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH Anticipated Starting Salary: 35,581.00 Arkansas Department of Health 4815 W Markham Street Little Rock, AR 72205 Position Number: 22106776 County: Sebastian City: Fort Smith Posting End Date: 05/08/24 Anticipated Starting Salary: 35,581.00 Division for Local Public Health – Sebastian County Local Health Unit Additional Preferences: Frequent in-state travel. Valid Driver's License and state minimum vehicle liability insurance is required. Occasional work other than normal office hours will be required. Preferred skill: knowledge of computer applications including Microsoft Office. Hiring Official M. Hicks 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 InformationClass Code: L077CGrade: GS04FLSA Status: NON-EXEMPTSalary Range: $29,046.00 - $42,117.00SummaryThe 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.FunctionsInterviews 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.DimensionsNoneKnowledge, Skills and AbilitiesKnowledge 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 QualificationsThe 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.LicensesNoneThe 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. Nearest Major Market:Fort Smith