Bilingual Eligibility Specialist Trainee/I/II - MISP
Bilingual Eligibility Specialist Trainee/I/II - MISP
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ABOUT THE POSITION
Riverside University Health System (RUHS) Medically Indigent Services Program (MISP) is currently recruiting to fill a Bilingual Eligibility Specialist Trainee/I/II. The incumbent will support the Medically Indigent Services Program in Moreno Valley and may travel to various locations throughout Riverside County.
The incumbent in this position will have experience with MediCal eligibility in a hospital environment. The Bilingual Eligibility Specialist Trainee/I/II will be tasked with eligibility services for one or more public social service aids or medical assistance programs as well as review evaluate investigate and justify eligibility determinations. Additionally the incumbent will assist in community outreaches welcome patients to the facility verify medical insurance coverage or assist in applying for medical coverage as well as answer phone and email inquiries. Riverside University Health System (RUHS) Medically Indigent Services Program (MISP) desires candidates who have experience with bedside assisting performing Intake worker duties and data entry.
Required bilingual English/Spanish Level I & II (speaking reading & writing)
Schedules:MondayFriday 3:00 pm 11:30 pm
Shift differential LUINA MOU evening differential shall be paidone dollar and thirty cents ($1.30) per hour
for the timeactually worked between 6:00 p.m. and 11:00 p.m.Qualifying experience must be detailed on your resume and/or application.
Positions in this series under supervision determine initial and continuing eligibility for one or more public social service aids or medical assistance programs in accordance with established procedures; to perform complex and specialized eligibility work such as quality control and quality assurance of previously processed aid applications or the review evaluation investigation and justification of eligibility determinations that clients have appealed; to refer applicants and recipients who appear to be in need of social services to the appropriate staff members; and to perform other duties as required.
TheRiverside University Health Systemis here for you when you or someone you love is in need of help to achieve and maintain a life of whole health wellness and recovery. Can you see yourself hereInitially participate in a training program consisting of formalized training and onthejob training which would give instruction to learn the typical duties performed by the journey level classes.
Interview applicants for and recipients of one or more aid categories to assist them in the completion and clarification of the application and declaration forms upon which eligibility decisions are based; conduct such interviews in the Medically Indigent Services Program (M.I.S.P.) offices clinics or in the hospitals.
Obtain pertinent information concerning such items as income other financial resources and financial obligations/debts from applicants and recipients; obtain additional information to resolve discrepancies in the applications and declarations by telephone correspondence or personal interviews.
Determine eligibility in accordance with established procedures; record information for case records; interpret program regulations and other pertinent material to applicants recipients and the general public.
Compute amount of grant authorized and perform other similar required computations; may prepare and maintain other documents associated with the eligibility determining process.
On the basis of observation or of need expressed by applicant orally or in specified locations on the applications and declaration forms refer all applicants and recipients who appear to need social services to designated staff members after completing the appropriate referral forms.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Eligibility Specialist TraineeClick here to view the complete job classification.
Salary$18.00** $24.68 Hourly
Option IExperience: Two years of general or specialized office experience comparable to Riverside Countys Office Assistant II or higher or Departmental Supportive Services Aide classification.
Option IIEducation:Completion of 60 semester/90 quarter units at a recognized college including at least 15 semester/18 quarter units in one or more of the following: social welfare sociology social/human services other behavioral sciences business/public administration.
Option IIIExperience:Two years of experience involving responsibility for interviewing or decisionmaking in a clerical capacity or higher in a personnel office employment unemployment disability insurance workers; compensation or social security offices hospitals physicians offices insurance firms social service or similar agencies.
Eligibility Specialist I Click here to view the complete job classification.
Salary$20.90 $27.49 Hourly
Education: Graduation from high school; possession of a certificate of proficiency issued by the California State Board of Education; or a GED diploma.
Experience: Successful completion of Riverside County Health Services Agency Medically Indigent Services Program OntheJob Training Program.
Eligibility Specialist II Click here to view the complete job classification.
Salary$22.87 $31.15 Hourly
Education: Graduation from high school; possession of a certificate of proficiency issued by the California State Board of Education; or a GED diploma.
Experience: Twelve months of performing duties comparable to Riverside County Health Services agencys Eligibility Specialist I classification in the Medically Indigent Services Program.
Knowledge of:The goals of public social service agencies hospitals and healthcare facilities; the basic laws rules and regulations governing eligibility and grant determinations for public assistance programs; interviewing and recordkeeping techniques; problems requiring referral to the staff; standard office procedures and practices.
Ability to:Interview effectively in a variety of settings; accurately gather record and correctly evaluate data necessary for the determination of eligibility for various public assistance programs; correctly interpret the rules and regulations governing eligibility determinations to applicants recipients and the general public; speak and write effectively; maintain accurate and systematic records; identify problems requiring referral to other Department staff.SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
**The rate of pay for this classification will be set in accordance with California Senate Bill 525 requirements for applicable departments.
Other Requirements
License/Certificate: Possession of a valid California Drivers License may be required.
Bilingual Testing
The Human Resources Department will coordinate a Bilingual (Spanish) NonProctored Assessment.
County of Riverside Human Resources Contact:
For more information regarding this position please contact the recruiter Jammie Smith via email at .
APPLICATION INFORMATION
Veterans Preference
The County has a Veterans Preference Policy applicable to new hires. To qualify upload a copy of your (or your spouses) Member4 Form DD214 indicating dates of service and a copy of your spouses letter of disability (if applicable) with your application. For privacy reasons it is recommended that you remove your social security information from the document(s). A Human Resources Representative will review the materials and determine if you qualify for veterans Veterans Preference Policy C3 is available here: Accommodations
The County of Riverside is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter for the position noted above. For additional information and/or to obtain the appropriate form for requesting a reasonable accommodation please visit the Disability Access Office web page located at: of Education
If using education to qualify or when requested by the recruiter upload a copy of any license(s) official/unofficial transcript(s) degrees and/or related employment documents to your NeoGov account at the time of application and before the closing date. Official or unofficial transcripts will be accepted.If your education was completed outside of the United States you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or Association of International Credential Evaluators Inc. (AICE).
Equal Opportunity Employer
The County of Riverside is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the County of Riverside to provide equal employment opportunities for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race color religion sex national origin age disability sexual orientation gender gender identity gender expression marital status ancestry medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics) genetic information or denial of medical and family care leave or any other nonjobrelated factors.PreEmployment
All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of preemployment requirements including a criminal background investigation which involves fingerprinting. (A felony or misdemeanor conviction may disqualify the applicant from County employment). A preemployment physical examination and background check may be required.Probationary Period
As an Approved Local Merit System all County of Riverside employees except those serving At Will are subject to the probationary period provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding County Resolution or Salary Ordinance. Temporary and Per Diem employees serve at the pleasure of the agency/department head.General Information
Current County of Riverside and/or current employees of the hiring department may receive priority consideration. Qualified candidates may be considered for future County vacancies.Job postings may close without notice based on application volume. Submit your complete application by the recruitment close date; no late applications are accepted. Ensure all relevant experience/education is reflected on your application/resume as a failure to demonstrate position requirements may disqualify applicants. A description of job duties directly copied from the job classification or job posting will not be considered.
Please read and follow any special application instructions on this posting. Click the Apply link located on this page to submit your application. For additional instructions on the application process examinations Veterans preference preemployment accommodation or other employment questions please refer to our web site .
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Required Experience:
Intern
Employment Type
Trainee
