Operations Assistant
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Job Location:
Sioux Falls, SD - USA
Hourly Salary:
$ 18 - 21
Posted on:
14 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job ID: 34712
Agency: Social Services
Location: Sioux Falls or Pierre SDSalary: $18.00-$21.17 Hourly depending on qualifications
Pay Grade: E
Closing Date: 02/19/2026
This is a Full-Time position with the Social Services. For more information on the Social Services please visit
The mission of the South Dakota Department of Social Services is strengthening and supporting individuals and families by promoting cost effective and comprehensive services in connection with our partners that foster independent and healthy families.
This position will assist with various areas within Medical Services Operations including serving as the primary staff member responsible for answering and/or routing emails from the Division Inboxes providing coverage for the Constituent Liaison Line during leave times for the primary employee assisting with processing of claims and assisting with testing of new software and/or applications. The position will also be responsible for other duties and tasks for Medical Services as necessary.
The Ideal Candidate Will Have:
Knowledge Skills and Ability:
Knowledge of:
Ability to:
This position is eligible for Veterans Preference per ARSD 55:10:02:08.
NCRC: If you possess a National Career Readiness Certificate please submit the certificate with your application. For more information on how to acquire a National Career Readiness Certificate contact a South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation Job Service Office. A certificate is not necessary to be considered.
The State of South Dakota does not sponsor work visas for new or existing employees. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete an Employment Eligibility Verification Form I-9. The State of South Dakota as an employer will be using E-Verify to complete employment eligibility verification upon hire.
The State of South Dakota offers $0 premium employee health insurance option plus eleven paid holidays generous vacation and sick leave accrual dental vision and other insurance options and retirement benefits. You can view our benefits information here . This position is a member of Class A retirement under SDRS.
Must apply online:
You must apply online emailed resumes or submissions will not be accepted.
South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources
Telephone: 605.773.3148 Email:
An Equal Opportunity Employer
#LI-Onsite
Agency: Social Services
Location: Sioux Falls or Pierre SDSalary: $18.00-$21.17 Hourly depending on qualifications
Pay Grade: E
Closing Date: 02/19/2026
This is a Full-Time position with the Social Services. For more information on the Social Services please visit
The mission of the South Dakota Department of Social Services is strengthening and supporting individuals and families by promoting cost effective and comprehensive services in connection with our partners that foster independent and healthy families.
This position will assist with various areas within Medical Services Operations including serving as the primary staff member responsible for answering and/or routing emails from the Division Inboxes providing coverage for the Constituent Liaison Line during leave times for the primary employee assisting with processing of claims and assisting with testing of new software and/or applications. The position will also be responsible for other duties and tasks for Medical Services as necessary.
The Ideal Candidate Will Have:
- a passion for serving the public and display a high level of effort and commitment towards completing assignments and goals;
- the ability to represent the Department of Social Services with integrity and enthusiasm.
Knowledge Skills and Ability:
Knowledge of:
- proper business English including grammar spelling and punctuation;
- Microsoft Office programs including Word Excel PowerPoint and Access;
- the different Medicaid claims payment methodologies;
- Medical Assistance programs and eligibility;
- websites and internet navigation.
Ability to:
- effectively plan and organize work activities and prioritize tasks to complete assignments;
- communicate in a concise and effective manner;
- read and comprehend written materials;
- maintain department email inboxes and route incoming emails to staff;
- research and compile data;
- establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and the general public.
This position is eligible for Veterans Preference per ARSD 55:10:02:08.
NCRC: If you possess a National Career Readiness Certificate please submit the certificate with your application. For more information on how to acquire a National Career Readiness Certificate contact a South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation Job Service Office. A certificate is not necessary to be considered.
The State of South Dakota does not sponsor work visas for new or existing employees. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete an Employment Eligibility Verification Form I-9. The State of South Dakota as an employer will be using E-Verify to complete employment eligibility verification upon hire.
The State of South Dakota offers $0 premium employee health insurance option plus eleven paid holidays generous vacation and sick leave accrual dental vision and other insurance options and retirement benefits. You can view our benefits information here . This position is a member of Class A retirement under SDRS.
Must apply online:
You must apply online emailed resumes or submissions will not be accepted.
South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources
Telephone: 605.773.3148 Email:
An Equal Opportunity Employer
#LI-Onsite
Required Experience:
Junior IC
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