VR Payments Claims Technician

VR Payments Claims Technician is responsible for performing one or more routine clerical operations such as: entering data, examining, verifying, and correcting various documents to ensure completeness and accuracy of data in accordance with payments processing procedures. Specific tasks/duties are assigned under adequate supervision. Entry-level reconciliation and posting will be assigned under detailed guidance. In most instances, an employee in this position will rely on the supervisors' instructions. Completed work will be reviewed for timeliness, accuracy and compliance with procedures.

Job Description

The Claims Technician is responsible for processing reimbursement payments for State Vocational Rehabilitation Agencies (SVRA) for the Social Security Ticket to Work Program. The successful candidate will provide instructions to SVRA about their payments and distribution.  He/She will provide information to SVRA with professionalism, precision, and appropriate sense of urgency.  In addition, he or she will work closely with the VR Payments Manager and Sr. Claims Technician to ensure all deliverables are accomplished.

The ideal candidate for this position will be extremely detailed, have effective time management skills and the ability to meet timelines consistently.

Key Responsibilities

• Process payments for State Vocational Rehabilitation Agencies (SVRA) for theSocial Security Ticket to Work Program
• Respond to SVRA reimbursement payment inquiries regarding status of payments, clarification of policy and process payments
• Evaluate and review all request reimbursement and cost by SVRAs to ensure compensation is made in a timely, accurate and efficient manner
• Coordinate with SSA on any discrepancies or corrective action plan prior to making payments
• Coordinate with SSA in creating automated payment utilizing their iTOPSS system
• Adhere to performance requirements
• Provide SVRA with updates ensuring compliance with timeline expectations
• Making the SVRA aware of other services and actions that may lead to greater success
• Keeping up on trends, changes, and competitor actions that might affect payments
• Prepares reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information
• Maintains quality service by establishing and enforcing organization standards
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; benchmarking state-of-the-art practices; participating in professional societies

Required Qualifications

• Basic computer skills
• Ability to perform detailed work consistently and accurately
• Detail-oriented
• Strong and effective communication skills
• Outstanding writing and editing skills
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions
• Excellent organizational skills 
• Ability to work well independently and meet aggressive deadlines
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Candidates that do not meet the required qualifications will not be considered.

Additional Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma
• BS or BA preferred 

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with Federal program preferred
• Project Management experience preferred

Compensation Ranges

Compensation ranges for ASM Research positions vary depending on multiple factors; including but not limited to, location, skill set, level of education, certifications, client requirements, contract-specific affordability, government clearance and investigation level, and years of experience. The compensation displayed for this role is a general guideline based on these factors and is unique to each role. Monetary compensation is one component of ASM's overall compensation and benefits package for employees.

EEO Requirements

It is the policy of ASM that an individual's race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation or national origin are not and will not be considered in any personnel or management decisions. We affirm our commitment to these fundamental policies.

All recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting for all job classifications is done without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, or age. All decisions on employment are made to abide by the principle of equal employment.

Physical Requirements

The physical requirements described in "Knowledge, Skills and Abilities" above are representative of those which must be met by an employee to successfully perform the primary functions of this job. (For example, "light office duties' or "lifting up to 50 pounds" or "some travel" required.) Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with qualifying disabilities, who are otherwise qualified, to perform the primary functions.

Disclaimer

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.