Disability Claims Analyst

Disability Determination Services Division - Remote within North Dakota - Disability Claims Analyst

Help improve the quality of life for North Dakotans with disabilities who apply for or receive Social Security Administration disability benefits. ND Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) is seeking a Disability Claims Analyst for its Disability Determination Services Division (DDS).

As our Disability Claims Analyst, you will begin your role with a 13-week extensive training program followed by continued support, feedback, and training from division training staff. You will gather and analyze medical evidence to make medical determinations of eligibility for Social Security Disability Insurance and Supplementary Security Income benefits so applicants can get the resources they need. You will interact via telephone with the applicant, doctors, medical consultants, governmental sources, Social Security field offices, private institutions and/or employers to obtain medical evidence. You will request medical examinations to provide additional documentation if needed. You will analyze medical evidence with DDS medical consultants to document and make medical disability decisions.

To succeed in this position, you should be comfortable working in a high-volume, fast-paced, process-driven, and results-oriented environment with emphasis on quality

• Demonstrates curiosity and commitment to continuous learning; open to observation and feedback
• Highly organized with effective time and priority management to meet division and federal standards
• Able to communicate clearly with a diverse population to gather evidence
• Capable of accurately writing and documenting disability decisions

To be considered for this position, you must have a bachelor's degree in a medical related field, sociology, criminal justice, psychology or education AND one (1) year of work experience in: vocational evaluation, case management, social work, communication disorders, any medical related field, direct care work with a variety of populations or processing claims such as housing assistance, economic assistance eligibility or insurance. Preference will be given to candidates who have prior experience as a Disability Claims Analyst.

Location: ND HHS utilizes a blended workplace model. This position will initially be onsite and has the ability to work at home or onsite after the probationary period is successfully completed.

About Us: ND HHS strives to make North Dakota the healthiest state in the nation by reinforcing the foundations of well-being: physical, economic, and behavioral. Those services are to be delivered as close to home as possible with a focus on dignity and respect. The keys to delivery of those services are the 3000 committed, compassionate ND HHS team members.

Total Rewards: Careers with HHS includes 100% employer-paid family health insurance and an excellent retirement package! In addition to the exceptional health insurance and retirement benefits, HHS values continued learning and career enhancement. Therefore, we offer varying continuing education formats, including in person and online, as well as tuition reimbursement.

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Application Procedures

Your resume should include information to demonstrate how you meet the minimum qualifications as posted. If the Department's Human Resource Division is unable to determine that you meet the minimum qualifications credit will not be given. All application material must be received on or before the closing date by 11:59 PM Central Standard Time (CST).

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The Department of Health & Human Services does not offer or provide sponsorships.

This employer participates in E-Verify. Please visit the following website for additional information: https://www.hhs.nd.gov/careers/e-verify

A copy of your qualifying degrees transcript and any applicable certifications or licensures must be provided at the time of an interview.

For more information about the position or if you need an accommodation, please contact Kari Kramer at 701-328-8717

Employing Unit: DHS Disability Determination Services

TTY Number: ND Relay Service 1-800-366-6888 (text); 1-800-366-6889 (voice)

If you are experiencing technical difficulties with the Application Process or uploading attachments, please contact recruiter@nd.gov or (701)328-3290.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The State of North Dakota and this hiring agency do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), genetics, religion, age or disability in employment or the provisions of services and complies with the provisions of the North Dakota Human Rights Act.

As an employer, the State of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment in accordance with N.D.C.C. Sect. 23-12-10.