Disability Determinations Unit Clerk (Program Associate III)

State Of Nebraska

Job Location:

Lincoln, NE - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 3 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

The work we do matters!

Hiring Agency:

Education - Agency 13

Location:

Lincoln NE

Hiring Rate:

$19.939

Job Posting:

JR2026- Disability Determinations Unit Clerk (Program Associate III) (Open)

Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed job is posted as open until closed):

Job Description:

Have you been looking for a meaningful job making an impact Disability Determination Services (DDS) helps thousands of Nebraskans each year as part of the Social Security Administration. Join us as a Unit Clerk and assist stakeholders (e.g. other DDS employees SSA and medical vendors) with medical appointments necessary for determination of Social Security Disability benefits.

What sets us apart Its our team a dynamic group with diverse backgrounds that is committed to supporting one another and sharing the workload. If you are customer-focused detail-oriented and value collaboration consider completing our application!

**The Nebraska Department of Education does not sponsor or transfer non-immigrant work visas for these positions.**

Office Location: This position is assigned to our office located at 84th & O St Lincoln NE.

Pay Grade 3: $19.939/hour

This rate is based upon available budget funds; any offer will be made at this rate.

Teammates Enjoy

In addition to being part of meaningful work and making a difference through public service our Total Compensation package includes an approximate $22300 in additional Benefits value! See full benefits information at benefits paid time off and retirement

79% employer-paid health insurance dental vision long and short-term disability flex spending and health savings accounts employee discount program and more!
Generous vacation and sick leave earnings each year (starting at 12 days each!) plus a variety of other leave types
156% state-matched retirement (yes thats $1.56 for every dollar!) with a guaranteed 5% return

Thirteen paid holidays per year

Essential Functions

Scheduling

Schedules consultative examinations (CEs) for claimants applying for disability provides reminders of appointments to claimants and verifies attendance to CE appointments.
Processes CE authorizations claimant correspondence and travel payment documents.
Provides accurate information for authorizations and details related to appointments.

Accounting

Processes daily deposits accounts payable accounts receivable payment vouchers medical evidence and bill resolution and reconciliation.
Assists with the vendor payment process and audits and audit issues.
Sorts completes reviews and files invoices.
Revises edits disburses payments and verifies all accounts payables.
Assigns and maintains vendor files by issuing identification numbers and collecting vendor information such as vendor number address federal tax number etc.
Verifies provider and claimant mileage reimbursement and provides reimbursement payments. Reviews and posts employee expense reimbursement documents vendor invoices and contract payments.

Scanning

Downloads incoming medical records and transcribed reports and reviews for errors or omissions.
Scans and transfers reports and records into electronic folders and the Disability Case Processing System (DCPS).
Sends reports to medical providers for review and signature. Tracks unreturned reports and contacts providers for follow-up.
Maintains records logs queues and files relating to reports documents and medical licenses.
Maintains regular & reliable attendance travels independently and works in a variety of settings.

Working Conditions and Travel:

This position requires approximately 100% of work time spent in an office environment. There is no expected overnight travel.

Requirements / Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent and two years of experience related to the essential functions of the position. Any equivalent education and/or work experience may be substituted in order to meet the minimum qualifications of the position.

Preferred Qualifications: Experience working with confidential information and proficiency with Microsoft Office.

This position is federally funded and may be governed by the Federal Hatch Act. Click here to review the Act.

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Check out all that the State of Nebraska has to offer! Benefit eligibility may vary by position agency and employment status. For more information on benefits please visit: Opportunity Statement

The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity inclusion and belonging. We recruit hire train and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race color religion sex. age national origin disability marital status or genetics.

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The work we do matters!Hiring Agency:Education - Agency 13Location: Lincoln NEHiring Rate:$19.939Job Posting:JR2026- Disability Determinations Unit Clerk (Program Associate III) (Open)Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed job is posted as open until closed):0Job Description:Hav...

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