Administrative Assistant I | Quincy, IL

Detailed Information

  • Location: Quincy, IL

  • Company: State Of Illinois

the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.

All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the illinois. website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the Success Factors employee career portal.

Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered. Position Overview The Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking to hire an Administrative Assistant for the Quincy Veterans’ Home. This position will serve under the direction of the Medicare/Insurance Coordinator, this position

will discuss and interpret the program and procedures for the Veterans Horne. This position will assist, organize, and complete all aspects of processing and monitoring a claim for each provider’s compliance with Medical Necessity requirements for each type of supply and service bill.

This unique opportunity offers an exceptional benefit package to include health insurance, including eye care and dental Deferred Compensation, life insurance and retirement. If you desire to become a valued member of a hard-working and respected team and up for a challenge or a change in your career, please take this opportunity to apply for this rewarding and gratifying position. Job Responsibilities 25%

Serves as staff assistant to the Agency Medicare Insurance Billing Coordinator.

20% Research and conduct studies of claims filed, and revenue collected to ensure proper procedures are followed and timelines involved for the Veterans Homes. 20% Serves as liaison for Billing Coordinator for facilities between Medicare providers. 20% Applies knowledge of program guidelines and procedures Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) codes according to coding principles and protocols for all assigned home claims submissions to Medicare Part A, B & D. 10% Maintains and updates all aspects of the electronic data base for proper claim submission including insurance carriers, International Classification of Diseases (ICD-CM), Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) and Healthcare Common Procedure Coding (HCPC) codes and fee prices updates residents.

5% Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above. Minimum Qualifications Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years college preferably with courses in public or business administration. Requires one (1) year professional experience in a public or private organization OR completion of an agency approved professional management training program.

Preferred Qualifications (In Order of Significance) Two (2) years of professional experience efficiently tracking status and/or completion of assignments to ensure such assignments are thorough, accurate and completed within designated times frames. One (1) year of professional experience as a representative of an administrative leader to discuss and/or interpret programs, services, and procedures for the Veterans Home, Central Office, and private organizations. One (1) year of experience in Microsoft Office Suite, Share Point, and Teams, including preparation of graphs, reports, and charts.

One (1) years of professional experience developing and maintaining professional working relationships with staff, customers, vendors, and the public. One (1) year of experience researching issues and concerns and preparation of reports and recommendations for policy and procedural changes. One (1) year of professional experience working for a public or private organization maintaining confidentiality and handling sensitive information with professionalism. Conditions of Employment Requires the ability to pass a background check. Requires the ability to pass a drug screen and pre-employment physical.

Requires the ability to meet all agency vaccine/health-related policies and guidance. Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate. Requires ability to attend seminars, conferences, and trainings to stay current on methods, tools, ideologies, or other industry related topics relevant to the job duties. Requires use of agency-supplied equipment (mobile phone, laptop, etc. ). Overtime is a condition of employment, and you may be requested or required/mandated to work overtime including scheduled, unscheduled, or last-minute overtime.

This requires the ability to work evenings and weekends. The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description. Work Hours: 8:00 a. m. - 4:30 p. m. Monday - Friday Work Location: 1707 N 12th St Quincy, IL 62301-1355 Quincy Veterans' home Business Office Accounting Agency Contact: Shannon Leake Job Family: Leadership & Management This position does not contain “Specialized Skills” (as that term is used in CBAs). About the Agency: The Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs is a State agency designed to empower veterans and their families to thrive.

We do this by assisting them in navigating the system of federal, state and local resources and benefits; providing long-term health care for eligible veterans in our Veterans’ Homes and partnering with other agencies and non-profits to help veterans address education, mental health, housing, employment, and other challenges. A career with the Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs provides a rewarding and challenging opportunity for individuals. Working together, we create partnerships and experiences that engage and inspire our fellow co-workers and the veterans and their family members that we serve every day.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS Use the “Apply” button at the top right or bottom right of this posting to begin the application process. If you are not already signed in, you will be prompted to do so. State employees should sign in to the career portal for State of Illinois employees – a link is available at the top left of the Illinois. homepage in the blue ribbon. Non-State employees should log in on the using the “View Profile” link in the top right of the Illinois. homepage in the blue ribbon. If you have never before signed in, you will be prompted to create an account.

If you have questions about how to apply, please see the following resources: State employees: Log in to the career portal for State employees and review the Internal Candidate Application Job Aid Non-State employees: on Illinois. – click “Application Procedures” in the footer of every page of the website. The main form of communication will be through email. Please check your “junk mail”, “spam”, or “other” folder for communication(s) regarding any submitted application(s). You may receive emails from the following addresses: @SIL-P1.

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