Medical Claims Examiner - Detainee & Crisis Systems

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Job Type: Classified

Job Classification: 5740 - Medical Claims Examiner

Salary Grade: 7

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The first review of applications will be on 10/16/2026.

The Medical Claims Examiner assists individuals in custody with the AHCCCS application process by gathering, reviewing, and verifying eligibility-related information and documentation. Maintains accurate records, analyzes application and eligibility data, prepares reports, and identifies trends, gaps, and barriers affecting access to AHCCCS coverage. Provides data and administrative support to improve application processes and access to healthcare benefits. This position is housed at the Pima County Adult Detention Center.

Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see resume" on your application. 
 
Preferred Qualifications: (Be specific in describing your experience in your application. Ensure the descriptions provided illustrate your competencies, specifically addressing the required and preferred qualifications.):

• Experience with/knowledge of AHCCCS eligibility requirements, Health-e-Arizona Plus (HEAplus), and related application processes.
• Experience assisting individuals with AHCCCS/Medicaid, healthcare, or other public benefits applications.
• Minimum two (2) years experience working with computer systems, electronic databases, web-based applications, and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, etc.).
• Experience prioritizing multiple tasks with attention to detail while staying organized within deadlines, release dates, timeframes and follow-up activities.  
• Experience providing explanations on complex eligibility, application, or program requirements to individuals using clear, accessible verbal and written communication.

Selection Procedure: 
Pima County Human Resources Department reserves the right to admit to the selection process only those candidates that meet the minimum qualifications. All applications will be assessed based on an evaluation of the listed education and experience. Candidates meeting the minimum qualifications may be further evaluated/scored against any advertised Preferred Qualifications. The hiring authority will interview and select the successful candidate from a referral list provided by Human Resources. Additional assessments/testing may be required as part of the selection process. 

Supplemental Information:

Licenses and Certificates: Some positions may require completion of a satisfactory personal background investigation by the court or law enforcement agencies, due to the need for access to County Attorney and Court facilities, records, and communication systems.

Special Notice Items: The County requires pre-employment background checks. Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening to include verification of work history, education, and criminal conviction history. A prior criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify a candidate from employment with the County. This position will require post-job offer proof of immunization(s) or immunization(s) and/or a TB screening. This position will require a post-job offer physical and/or drug screen. Pima County determines whether a position is eligible for visa sponsorship at the time of recruitment. Eligibility is based on the requirements of the position and applicable laws and regulations. Not all positions with Pima County are eligible for visa sponsorship.

Physical/Sensory Requirements: Physical and sensory abilities will be determined by position.

Working Conditions: Working conditions will be determined by the position.

EEO Information: Pima County Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce and will not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, kinship, political interest, or any other characteristic protected by law.