Job Posting Title

Agency

Supervisory Organization

Job Posting End Date

Refer to the date listed at the top of this posting, if available. Continuous if date is blank.

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.

Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank)

Full/Part-Time

Job Type

Compensation

Job Description

Basic Purpose

Positions in this job family are involved in the coordination of admissions of patients and patient related services. Incumbents serve as advocates between the center/veteran and U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to maximize services and benefits to the veteran/patient, their families and the agency. The positions in this job family are located at state veterans centers. They provide advocacy services, serve in a liaison role between the patient and federal and state agencies and play a key role in federal fund reimbursement and patient collections.

Typical Functions

The functions performed in this job family will vary by level, unit and organization, but may include the following:

• Coordinates patient admissions and services for veteran clients, to include final determination of qualifications for benefits, patient relations, patient benefit programs and/or transaction records; advises departmental officers and employees on change of status, inter and intradepartmental transfers, readmissions, discharges, maintenance charges, financial information and other patient matters; assesses maintenance charges upon admission based on all sources of income and any non-reimbursed medical expenses.
• Completes required actions for reimbursement of funds; coordinates and plans all U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs reports for per diem reimbursement. Prepares and files claims for VA pension and compensation and other entitlements for veterans to include Social Security benefits, Railroad Retirement, Civil Service, Military retirement, etc, ensuring compliance with federal and state laws, rules and regulations.
• Counsels with patients and families; interviews veteran applicants, refers applicants to appropriate department heads; conducts background investigations verifying financial status, military retirement and military eligibility; schedules appointments with licensed medical professionals; analyzes financial data to access maintenance charges in accordance with agency policy and advises veteran/family and other departmental officers of final computation; acts as agency liaison with other state agencies, public facilities and other organizations in matters pertaining to veteran clients.
• May act on behalf of the institution as Veterans Administration and Social Security appointed payee to include responsibility for maintenance of accounts and records for incompetent veterans; prepares annual accountings as required by federal agencies.
• Develops and implements policies and procedures relating to patient services. Gathers information and prepares daily patient census reports for management and other statistical reports as necessary.
• Performs other related duties as assigned consistent with the responsibilities of the position and agency operations.

Level Descriptor

Levels are distinguished based on the complexity of assigned duties, the level of expertise required for completion of work assignments, and the responsibility assigned for the supervision of others.

This is the career level where incumbents are experienced and perform a full range of duties including, but not limited to, the processing of patient admissions and services for veteran clients, based on federal and state regulations to ensure the appropriate reimbursement of funds and in counseling patients and their families concerning benefits and services.

Education and Experience

Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of three years of health benefits, insurance claims, admissions, bookkeeping, technical accounting or closely related work plus two additional years of experience in admissions and/or claims and benefits administration in a long term care or medical institution; or an equivalent combination of education and experience, plus two additional years of experience in admissions and/or claims and benefits administration in a long term care or medical institution.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities required at this level include knowledge of federal and state statutes, rules and regulations pertaining to veterans benefits and programs, Social Security payment; billing of patient care charges; of admitting and benefit counseling and interviewing techniques.

Ability is required to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; to follow written and oral instructions; and to use various software and agency specific programs; to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; and to organize and conduct several activities simultaneously. Candidates must possess sufficient proficiency in the English language to perform the essential functions of the position.

Special Requirements

The Oklahoma Department of Veterans Affairs has determined that some positions in this job family are safety sensitive as defined by 63 O.S. § 427.8.

Equal Opportunity Employment

The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.

Current active State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions internally through the Workday Jobs Hub.

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