Administrative Specialist

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11/7/2024 (7:00 PM EST)

24-06746

Administrative Specialist

Pay Grade12

Salary

$2,889.42 - $4,334.20 Monthly

Employment Type

EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK

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Hiring Agency

Public Protection Cabinet | Office of Claims and Appeals

Location

500 Mero Street 2SC1
Frankfort, KY 40601 USA

The agency may authorize the selected candidate to telecommute. The agency may terminate or modify thetelecommuting arrangement at any time.

Description

The Office of Claims and Appeals is looking for someone with the highest level of professionalism, integrity,and excellence to become part of its dedicated and effective team. The Office of Claims and Appeals provideslegal and administrative support to the three boards that decide crime victims' compensation claims, hear anddecide appeals on tax assessments, and hear and decide negligence claims filed against any Commonwealth ofKentucky state government agency.

This position provides attractive benefits that come with a professional career as a state employee includingcompetitive pay; paid holidays and time off; potential career advancement such as promotions or access tointernal mobility positions; health, vision, dental and life insurance; and, participation in the stateretirement plan, just to name a few.

The Administrative Specialist will have the following responsibilities, which include, but are not limited to:but not limited to:

• Provide support to the Executive Director and other agency staff in implementing and maintaining theSexual Assault Examination program.
• Investigate and process claims submitted by hospitals and medical providers to the Sexual AssaultExamination Program for reimbursement of eligible expenses related to sexual assault examinations and relatedmedical treatment.
• Coordinate with the Department of Medicaid Services to ensure appropriate reimbursements are issued toproviders submitting claims.
• Prepare claim recommendations and decisions for the Crime Victims Compensation Board.
• Other duties as assigned.

The preferred skills and abilities of the position:

• Has a positive attitude and is self-motivated.
• Is professional, competent, and polite.
• Meets necessary educational requirements.
• Has excellent computer skills, including with databases, Microsoft Office suite, and teleconferencingsoftware.
• Has strong communication skills and ability to work on and complete projects independently.
• Prior investigation, medical field, medical billing, or claim handling experience is preferred but notrequired.

Minimum Requirements

EDUCATION:Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree.

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS:One year of professional, administrative, or business experience.

Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE:Additional education will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.

Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION:Additional administrative, business, research, and/or clerical experience will substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.):NONE

Working Conditions

Incumbents working in this job title primarily perform duties in an office setting.

Probationary Period

This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.

If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact John Hardesty at john.hardesty@ky.gov or 502-782-8240.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D