Health Services Specialist II

Arkansas Department of Health

4815 W Markham Street

Little Rock, AR 72205

Position Number: 22105391

County: Washington City: Fayetteville

Posting End Date: 03/25/24

Anticipated Starting Salary: $35,581.00

Division of Local Public Health

• Washington 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.

Knowledge of computer applications including Microsoft Office preferred.

Hiring Official: P. James

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 Information

Class Code: L077C

Grade: GS04

FLSA Status: NON-EXEMPT

Salary Range: $29,046.00 - $42,117.00

Summary

The 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.

Functions

Interviews 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.

Dimensions

None

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge 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 Qualifications

The 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.

Licenses

None

The 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: Fayetteville