REIMBURSEMENT OFFICER I

State of Illinois•Dixon, IL

11d•$61,524 - $85,620•Onsite

About The Position

The Division of Developmental Disabilities is seeking to hire a Reimbursement Officer I for the Mabley Developmental Center located in Dixon, Illinois to perform investigations relating to financial responsibility of individuals, their estates and their legally responsible relatives; serves as Medicare part B and Medicaid Coordinator. Reviews and approves account adjustments. Prepares correspondence used to expedite the collection of funds. Serves as a liaison with officials handling probate and civil cases.

Requirements

Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years of college, with courses in accounting, economics or business administration, preferably including courses in insurance, estate and probate law.
Requires one (1) year of work experience in the reimbursement field.
Requires the ability to work after business hours, weekends and holidays.
Requires the ability to travel.
Requires the ability to utilize office equipment, including personal computers.
Requires ability to pass the IDHS background check.
Requires ability to pass a drug screen for drugs prohibited from recreational use under Illinois Law.

Responsibilities

Performs investigations relating to financial responsibility of individuals, their estates and their legally responsible relatives.
Serves as Medicare Part B and Medicaid Coordinator.
Reviews and approves account adjustments.
Prepares letters, subpoenas, memorandums and legal documents used to expedite the collection of funds.
Serves as a liaison with officials handling probate and civil cases involving departmental accounts.
Recommends and, after approval, implements policy, method, and procedure revisions as a result of section staff studies.
Performs other duties as assigned or required which are reasonably within the scope of duties enumerated above.

Benefits

A Pension Program
Competitive Group Insurance Benefits including Health, Life, Dental and Vision Insurance
3 Paid Personal Business Days annually
12 Paid Sick days annually (Sick days carry over from year to year)
10-25 days of Paid Vacation time annually - (10 days in year one of employment)
13 Paid Holidays annually, 14 on even numbered years
Flexible Work Schedules (when available dependent upon position)
12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave
Deferred Compensation Program - A supplemental retirement plan
Optional Pre-Tax Programs such as Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP), Dependent Care Assistance Plan (DCAP)
Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility
GI Bill® Training/Apprenticeship Benefits eligibility for qualifying Veterans
5% Salary Differential for Bilingual Positions
Commuter Savings Program (Chicago only)