OPS MEDICAL DISABILITY EXAMINER - 64801357

OPS MEDICAL DISABILITY EXAMINER

This is entry level professional work researching, developing, compiling, analyzing, and rendering independent decisions relative to Social Security Disability Insurance, Supplemental Security Income and / or Medically Needy disability claims filed in the State of Florida. Training is provided on relevant policy, medical review and vocational evaluation. Potential advancement based on successful performance of job duties.

As a key member of the team, you must be able to communicate effectively with team members and the public. You must be able to operate successfully in a demanding environment, manage multiple tasks, and work independently. We are looking for people who are detailed-oriented, have critical thinking skills, understand basic math, and are able to work in a Windows-based computer environment.

Responsibilities include :

• Electronic Case Management - All work is conducted utilizing multiple computer screens and typed case notes.
• Verbal Communication - Utilizes effective verbal communication skills and telephone techniques to develop and / or establish necessary factual medical and vocational documentation.
• Evaluates a variety of documents to determine their evidentiary sufficiency for decision-making purposes.
• Authorizes purchase of specialized medical or psychological diagnostic services, when appropriate, for the purpose of documenting the severity of impairment.
• Secures medical evidence of record needed to document the presence of 'disabling' or 'not disabling' impairments.
• Renders a formal decision of disability based on evidentiary requirements of Social Security law rules and regulations.

Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

Knowledge of the principles and techniques of effective communication. Ability to collect, evaluate and analyze data relating to disability benefits. Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures relating to disability benefits.

Qualifications

Preference will be given to applicants with a bachelor's degree (or an equivalent combination of education and work experience), in one or more of the following fields :

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and / or People First Service Center. Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

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