Reimbursement Assistant (Administrative Specialist 1)
About The Position
Our mission... To equitably protect and empower consumers and workers while maintaining a predictable yet innovative regulatory environment for the businesses we regulate. The Department of Consumer and Business Services (DCBS) is a progressive business regulatory state agency dedicated to the mission of protecting and serving Oregon's consumers and workers while supporting a positive business climate. The department administers state laws and rules governing workers' compensation, occupational safety and health, financial institutions, insurance companies and building codes. The department has consumer protection and education programs, offices, and ombuds to help consumers, injured workers, and businesses. This position is with the Workers' Compensation Division (WCD). WCD administers, regulates, and enforces the laws and administrative rules governing the Oregon workers' compensation system. This position is represented by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU). What's in it for you: Rewarding work in a productive and creative environment Colleagues who are passionate about public service Work/life balance, 11 paid holidays a year, and a competitive benefits package Advancement and learning opportunities that will help grow your career with the State of Oregon Possible eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program This position is eligible to telework on a part-time basis once the incumbent has gained the proficiency to perform work independently. However, regular, scheduled office hours are also required. Here's what you will do: As a Reimbursement Assistant, you will research, document, evaluate, and determine eligibility of reimbursement applications submitted by insurers, self-insured employers, and service companies that enables the timely and accurate processing of requests and maintain the integrity of the Workers' Benefit Fund (WBF). For a complete listing of the duties and responsibilities of this position, please review the position description.
Requirements
- Two years of secretarial or basic administrative support experience that includes records processing, generating documents, and gathering and sorting data
- An associate degree in general office occupations and one year of experience with records processing, generating documents, and gathering and sorting data
- An equivalent combination of education and experience.
Nice To Haves
- Competency in producing word processing documents; e.g., correspondence and meeting minutes.
- Proficiency with Word, Outlook, and Excel
- Experience communicating orally and in writing with a variety of people and answering questions and explaining information
Responsibilities
- research, document, evaluate, and determine eligibility of reimbursement applications submitted by insurers, self-insured employers, and service companies
- timely and accurate processing of requests
- maintain the integrity of the Workers' Benefit Fund (WBF)
Benefits
- Rewarding work in a productive and creative environment
- Colleagues who are passionate about public service
- Work/life balance, 11 paid holidays a year, and a competitive benefits package
- Advancement and learning opportunities that will help grow your career with the State of Oregon
- Possible eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
