Administrative Specialist I - (Temporary)

State of North Carolina • 3301 Terminal Drive Wake, NC

4d • $18 • Onsite

About The Position

This is a temporary position with the Office of State Human Resources, Division Temporary Solutions. The position is located at the Disability Determination Services (DDS), a Division of the Department of Health and Human Services in Raleigh, NC. The role provides clerical and adjudicative support for disability applications under Social Security, Supplemental Security Income, and Medical Assistance programs. It involves obtaining and evaluating medical and vocational information, preparing determinations, and providing clerical support to DDS staff. The position requires planning and organizing daily tasks to meet deadlines and provide accurate information, with a demonstrated ability to exercise attention to detail and switch between multiple tasks.

Requirements

• High school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and two years of related administrative experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated ability to exercise attention to detail in work tasks.
• Demonstrated experience in switching between multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Assist with a high volume of clerical and adjudicative support actions to complete in a timely and accurate claim adjudication.
• Maintain efficient turnaround of claimant's files due to increased workload demands.
• Responsible for adjudicating disability applications under Social Security, Supplemental Security Income, and Medical Assistance programs.
• Responsible for obtaining medical and vocational information on applicants.
• Evaluating the findings under Social Security Administration disability criteria and preparing determinations and notices to advise the Applicant of the decision on the claim.
• Provide clerical support to DDS staff members who are responsible for adjudicating disability applications, including such tasks as mail support, calls to disability applicants and medical records providers, data entry, etc.
• Responsible for planning and organizing daily tasks so that deadlines are met and accurate and complete information is provided to internal and external customers.

Benefits

• Temporary employees who work an annual average of 30 or more hours per week may be eligible for health insurance coverage under the High-Deductible Health Plan (HDHP).

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED