MEDICAL DISABILITY EXAMINER - 64083401
State of FloridaAbout the role
Requisition No: 839018
Agency: Department of Health
Working Title: MEDICAL DISABILITY EXAMINER - 64083401
Pay Plan: Career Service
Position Number: 64083401
Salary: $40,739.92 - $76,880.62
Posting Closing Date: 10/19/2024
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
DIVISION OF DISABILITY DETERMINATIONS
OPEN COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITY
POSITION CURRENTLY BEING RECLASSIFIED
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TITLE: CLAIMS ADJUSTERS, EXAMINERS AND INVESTIGATORS MEDICAL DISABILITY EXAMINER
POSITION LOCATION: TALLAHASSEE / LEON COUNTY
POSITION #: 64083401
SALARY: $40,739.92 - $76,880.62
Disability Caseworker Opportunity
Are you looking for a job with flexibility that supports work/life balance? Please see some of the great benefits offered at DDS:
- Provide service to the citizens of Florida and help our community
- No past medical experience required
- In-depth training provided
- No work to take home or emails to check on weekends or after hours
- After 12 successful months in the trainee program, employees that meet expectations can request flexible schedules within established guidelines (and possibly telework)
- After 15 successful months, employees have the opportunity to qualify for more complex cases that may include a pay increase
- Additional mentoring and training available to help employees succeed
- Leadership development program available so DDS can promote from within
- Optional overtime typically offered throughout the year
At the Florida DDS, we care about our claimants and our employees. We look for opportunities to support employees while simultaneously meeting our business needs.
Your Specific Responsibilities:
This is entry level professional work researching, developing, compiling, analyzing, and rendering independent decisions relative to Social Security Disability Insurance, Supplemental Security Income and/or Medically Needy disability claims filed in the State of Florida. Training is provided on relevant policy, medical review and vocational evaluation. Potential advancement based on successful performance of job duties.
As a key member of the team, you must be able to communicate effectively with team members and the public. You must be able to operate successfully in a demanding environment, manage multiple tasks, and work independently. We are looking for people who are detailed-oriented, have critical thinking skills, understand basic math, and are able to work in a Windows-based computer environment.
Electronic Case Management - All work is conducted utilizing multiple computer screens and typed case notes. Appropriate transactional inputs process cases from beginning to closure, reviewing computer generated alerts to ensure timely processing. Competencies required: Written communication skills, organizational abilities, and basic computer skills required: Maintains records and other reading materials related to services or benefits. Plans, organizes and coordinates work assignments.
Verbal Communication - Utilizes effective verbal communication skills and telephone techniques to develop and/or establish necessary factual medical and vocational documentation.
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