Customer Assistance Representative III Temporary

Refer to the date listed at the top of this posting, if available. Continuous if date is blank.

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.

The CARS III Temp is responsible for helping customers seeking services and information at the county health department.  This includes collecting all pertinent demographic and billing information from clients, answering phones, filing, appointment scheduling, data entry and responding to customer questions and needs. 

• →This position is the frontline for customer service and our clients.  Is responsible for all client/patient registrations for the county health department.  The position is also responsible for processing WIC benefits, answering telephones, working, and coordinating with other departments, collecting, and entering billing information, accepting, and documenting payments. Other tasks include light typing assignments, scheduling appointments, providing general information to the public, filing, and maintaining client records, filing and preparation of program reports. This position will access the Oklahoma Health Care Authority Medicaid on the Web daily to look up Medicaid eligibility for patients or completing the online application for new coverage or to reinstate expired coverage for families or individuals. Maintains a variety of records such as perpetual inventories of supplies and materials, and statements of expenditures; reconciles departmental records with central records; prepares correspondence, forms, and reports.

• →Initiates and handles correspondence relating to a special field or program regarding agency or program rules, policies, procedures, or requirements.

• →Performs a variety of sorting and filing tasks; answers the phone, takes messages, and disseminates information; opens, sorts, distributes, collects, and delivers mail; performs several tasks such as posting and recording data.

• →Enters and retrieves information using personal computer or other data processing equipment and receives and reviews coded and uncoded source documents; proofs previously entered data and makes routine corrections.

• →Examines, checks, and verifies reports and other documents for completeness, appropriateness, adequacy, and conformity to established requirements, and follows up on discrepancies.

• →Receives or delivers materials and equipment.

• →Being present at the office is an essential function of the job.

• →Other duties as assigned.

• Demonstrates knowledge of and supports mission, vision, value statements, standards, policies and procedures, operating instructions, confidentiality standards, and the code of ethical behavior.
• Works effectively in team environment, participating and assisting their peers.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities required at this level include knowledge of state laws and rules concerning the business operations of the agency; of accounting principles and practices; of various types of business organizations; of office practices; of business arithmetic; of methods and techniques for conducting research; of training principles and techniques; and of supervisory principles and practices. Ability is required to read and interpret laws; to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; to apply laws and rules to individual problems and situations; to organize and direct the work of others; and to construct various types of reports.

Work is typically performed in an office setting with climate-controlled settings and exposure to moderate noise levels. While performing the duties of the job, employees are required to talk, stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms.  This position requires long periods of sitting and daily use of computers and phones. Employees must be willing to complete all job-related travel associated with this position. Being present at the office is an essential function of the job.

The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.

Current active State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions internally through the Workday Jobs Hub.

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