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Clerical Assistant 2

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Pittsburgh, PA$36.8k/yrvia Commonwealth of PA
The Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veteran Affairs is looking for a Clerical Assistant 2. Your work will help ensure smooth operations and timely support for those who depend on the agency. This role is a great fit for someone who enjoys staying organized and helping others. Step into a position where your attention to detail truly matters.

Click here to learn more about the Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs. Apply today to join our dedicated team of professionals!

This role supports the efficient flow of medical billing, resident information, reports, and office communication across the facility. It is an essential position that keeps financial and administrative records accurate and up to date. 

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

  • Billing Support: Process medical insurance billing, check forms for completeness, and balance bills with claim forms and payments
  • Resident Records: Record resident admission data, update daily census information, and prepare monthly census entries
  • Payment Processing: Receive payments, input them into the computer program, and reconcile amounts with daily collection reports
  • Office Communication: Screen visitors, answer calls, manage files, and sort and distribute mail for the revenue office
  • Supply Management: Order and maintain office supplies and documents used by revenue office staff
  • Safety and QAPI Participation: Follow safety rules, report hazards, use protective equipment, and support QAPI training and improvement efforts

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 8:30am to 4:30pm, 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 (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):
  • Previous experience working with billing medical insurance.
  • Previous experience working in Microsoft Excel.
  • Previous experience working in a long-term care or large healthcare facility.

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.
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