Clerical Assistant 2

The Department of Military and Veterans Affairs Gino Merli Veterans' Center is looking for an independent, responsible candidate to fill our Clerical Assistant 2 position at the Gino J. Merli Veterans Center in Scranton, PA.  We are a long-term care facility serving our veterans and their spouses.

Click here to learn more about the Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs.

This role supports the Revenue Department by handling a variety of billing and payment tasks that require careful attention. 

As a Clerical Assistant 2, you will perform the following duties:

• Billing Support: Manage Medicare and Medicaid billing for residents and third parties
• Payment Processing: Record and track payments from residents, families, and external programs
• Data Entry: Enter and review information in spreadsheets, presentations, and tracking tools
• Department Assistance: Work with the Revenue Department to complete daily census and maintain accurate records
• Confidentiality: Handle sensitive financial information with care and independence

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the Position Description
Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week.
• Work hours are 8:00am to 4:00pm, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Telework:  You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Salary:  Selected candidates who are new to employment within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $36,831.00 (before taxes).
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Six months as a Clerical Assistant 1 (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title as determined by the Office of Administration); or
• Graduation from high school; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training.

Additional Requirements:

• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Preferred Qualifications (not required):

• Completion of 8th grade curriculum or higher.
• Previous experience in clerical tasks.
• Previous experience with Microsoft Excel.
• Previous experience in handling check deposits.
• Previous experience using SAP or wiring funds.
• Previous experience working with medical billing and insurance processes.

Legal Requirements:

• A conditional offer of employment will require a medical examination.
• This position falls under the provisions of the Older Adult Protective Services Act.
  • Under the Act, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports, including but not limited to, PA State Police and FBI clearance.

How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position. 
• All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant’s own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.

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 for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals). 

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.  
The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law.  All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.