Infectious Disease Administrative Specialist
State of Nebraska

Lincoln, Nebraska

Posted in Public Sector and Government


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Description
Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is a state agency that, "Helps People Live Better Lives" every day. The Division of Public Health within DHHS, has an immediate opening for an Administrative Specialist within our Health Promotion Unit. To learn more please visit our website at http://dhhs.ne.gov/Pages/public-health.aspx What Can We Offer? A comprehensive benefits package, including multiple health insurance options, retirement contribution match of 156%. $20,000 Basic Life Insurance at no additional cost, 12 State holidays, and immediate earning of vacation and sick leave. Your work in this role supports the successful provision of critical services to vulnerable Nebraskans. Apply today and join us in achieving our mission! DHHS State of Nebraska values our employees by providing a supportive environment that strives to promote Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging. We recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job qualifications and at all levels without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or genetics.

Location of position: Nebraska State Office Building 301 Centennial Mall Lincoln NE 6th Floor

Work schedule: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with some flexibility. Some remote work possible after first six months.
Examples of Work
Are you an organized self-starter who enjoys doing a little detective work, managing data, making connections among various bits of information, supporting a team of professionals, and making a difference in the health of Nebraskans? If so, you may be a good fit for the Infectious Disease Administrative Specialist position within the Health Promotion Unit of the Division of Public Health. The Infectious Disease Administrative Specialist will support programs working to prevent, contain, and provide care for hepatitis, HIV/AIDS, sexually transmitted infections, and tuberculosis. Among the day-to-day responsibilities are: - overseeing data systems that track reportable infectious diseases - writing, monitoring, and tracking contracts and written agreements - communicating with other states regarding care for persons diagnosed with infectious diseases - reviewing patient bills and provider invoices for eligibility and allowability - paying bills in timely manner - educating external partners regarding processes and procedures for payment - providing technical assistance to community partners and stakeholders
Qualifications / Requirements
REQUIREMENTS: At least one year of post high school coursework or experience in: administration, office management, accounting, finance, planning, policy analysis and implementation, administrative/management analysis, operations research, program evaluation, research, or similar fields or in a field related to the programs or functions of the employing agency.

PREFERRED: Associates Degree or equivalent preferred; experience may substitute for formal education. Preferred skills include experience or training related to insurance billing/claim forms; excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to operate office equipment (telephone, scanner copier, computer); proficiency in computer programs, including Microsoft Office Word and Excel; ability to maintain confidentiality; and attention to detail.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
To be successful in this position, it will be helpful to have a working knowledge of or willingness and ability to learn: - accounting principles and insurance coding - DHHS Procurement and Accounting processes - federal grant requirements and Uniform Grant Guidance - connections between seemingly different data sources or Helpful skills and abilities include - attention to detail - communication with a variety of people - ability to work as part of a team - ability to work with several different yet related subjects - desire to help people live better lives


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