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Hiring Agency:
Health & Human Services - Agency 25
Location:
Lincoln, NE
Hiring Rate:
$17.642
Job Posting:
JR2026-00030061 Office Specialist- MLTC Recovery and Cost Avoidance (Open)
Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed):
10-30-2026
Job Description:
The State of Nebraska's Department of Health and Human Services, Division is looking for an Office Specialist within the Recovery and Cost Avoidance- Coordination of Benefits (RCA-COB) Team.
State and federal law requires Medicaid to be the Payer of Last Resort. The RCA unit works with clients, providers, attorneys, insurers, and others to reduce the cost of Medicaid to citizens of the State of Nebraska. We accomplish this through four separate programs designed to support this: Coordination of Benefits (COB), Estate Recovery (ER), Health Insurance Premium Payment Program (HIPP), and Third Party Liability /Casualty (TPL).
Become a part of a team that not only values its members but also knows how to have a good time while achieving excellence!
What We Offer:
We value our employees' hard work and offer a supportive and friendly work environment along with a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
• State-matched retirement contribution of 156%
• 13 paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Medical, Dental, and vision insurance plans
• Career advancement opportunities as the largest and most diverse employer in the state
• Training and development based on your career goals
• Employee Assistance Program
Check out all that the State of Nebraska has to offer! Benefit eligibility may vary by position, agency and employment status. For more information on benefits, please visit: https://statejobs.nebraska.gov/index.html#benefits
If you're ready to get your career started with the State of Nebraska and be part of a team that makes a difference in the community, apply today!
An Office Specialist on the RCA Team will have the opportunity to:
Support activities of the unit through examining and processing forms, applications, documents, and reports, calculating associated fees or other billings, and responding to requests and inquiries, related to agency program-administrative processes and operations.
Screen documents against set requirements, comparing them with established references and guidelines, and verify their accuracy and completeness.
Discusses problems or deficiencies to provide information or explain regulations and requirements or to provide the supervisor or other employees with information
Searches/identifies and summarizes pertinent data from statistical, financial, work activity, administrative, and/or program records; creates forms, documents, textual-numerical-graphic material, to assist others in collecting and presenting information for decision-making.
Prepares packets of information/material related to agency activities, actions, or requests for distribution to the public, customers, clients, vendors, agency representatives, or contractors.
Requirements / Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications: Coursework/training in administrative/office support functions, procedures, and methods including the operation of personal computers and office equipment; or areas related to the programs and functions of the employing agency. OR Experience in customer service or public contact; or applying criteria/regulations; and/or performing administrative/office/secretarial support work including use of personal computers and office equipment.
Preferred Qualifications:
Familiarity with insurance practices and processes, common carrier codes, coverage codes and payor codes.
Able to apply knowledge of standardized rules, policies, procedures, guidelines, or practices to plan and carry out tasks and resolve problems.
Complete assignments involving related steps, processes, and methods requiring selection of correct process from several options/choices.
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