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TEST
ANNOUNCEMENT |
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
State Civil Service Commission
Examinations
For
MEDICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM TECHNICIAN
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Medical Assistance Program Technician |
39640 |
S 5 |
APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
VETERANS: Pennsylvania law (51 Pa.C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences and opportunities for veterans, visit the Commission’s website www.scsc.state.pa.us; visit one of our offices; or call our veterans information line, (717) 787-6039.
NATURE OF WORK
This is technical work reviewing, researching, resolving and processing claims and claim adjustments resulting from the medical assistance program. Work involves the review and interpretation of the medical assistance program regulations, policies and procedures and explanation of this information to service providers, recipients, medical assistance program personnel and other interested persons. Work might include reviewing enrollment forms, provider agreements and other required documents, and developing and maintaining information contacts with appropriate agencies or organizations, such as health care providers. Other duties might include reviewing and resolving medical assistance request problems and service provider claims. The work requires independent judgment in carrying out the responsibilities of this job. General guidance and direction are received from an administrative supervisor.
You may be tested before your qualifications are reviewed. Your test results will count only if you meet all job requirements. If after reading the requirements you are not sure you qualify, contact one of the Commission's offices listed at the end of this announcement.
You must be a Pennsylvania resident, of good moral character and able to perform the essential functions of the job.
Minimum
Requirements
Three years of para-technical experience which involved reviewing and responding
to inquiries relating to applicable services or benefits in health care
insurance programs, health care services, or medical assistance program
services; OR an equivalent combination of experience and training.
Clarification of Requirements
You may substitute related education for the required experience. Unrelated experience or education will not be accepted.
JOB OPPORTUNITIES
EQUAL
OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
There are presently 43 filled positions located as follows: 42 in Dauphin County (Harrisburg); and 1 in Montgomery County (Norristown State Hospital).
As of the issue date of this announcement, the Department of Public Welfare anticipates filling 4 current vacancies and 6 future vacancies in this job title. All of these vacancies are located in Dauphin County (Harrisburg).
Additional opportunities may occur due to normal turnover from retirements, promotions, resignations and so forth.
For the most recent information on job opportunities contact the Department of Public Welfare, Bureau of Personnel, Division of Position Management, Room 222, Health and Welfare Building, P.O. Box 2675, Harrisburg, PA 17105-2675; Telephone: (717) 787-5068.
The 3 hour written test will cover the following subject areas.
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Interpersonal
Relationships |
35 |
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General Interviewing Concepts |
35 |
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Effective Written Communications |
15 |
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Understanding
and Interpreting |
35 |
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The test will be given as soon as possible after applications are received. The test will be held in the Harrisburg, Philadelphia and Pittsburgh Civil Service offices, Monday through Friday. To make an appointment, submit your completed application to the office where you wish to be tested. The test will also be held on selected Saturdays at a variety of Statewide locations. See the "Test Information" section of your application for details.
If you take the test and want to take it again, you may be retested after 6 months from the date of your test. You must submit a new application to be retested.
If your name is on an eligible list for these jobs and you take this test, your most recent examination result will be the only one counted.
Employment and promotion lists will be established. You will be notified in writing of your test results.
This test and scoring procedure are different from previous tests for this job title. If you have taken the test before, you may get a different score on this test.
Applications and further information can be obtained from:
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State Civil Service Commission: |
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Harrisburg: 2nd Level,
Strawberry Sq. Complex, |
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Philadelphia: 110 North 8th
St., Suite 503, Phila., 19107; |
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Pittsburgh: 411 Seventh Ave., Room 410, Pgh., 15219; Telephone
(Voice) (412) 565-7666, Text Telephone |
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Internet: www.scsc.state.pa.us |
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PA CareerLink offices |
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The Personnel Office listed under the "JOB OPPORTUNITIES" section of this announcement |
For further information on testing, assistance for persons with disabilities, veterans' preference and other items, refer to the instructions provided with the "Application for Employment/Promotion."
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