Description

Metropolitan Health Plan (MHP) is a not-for-profit, state-certified health maintenance organization (HMO) and an enterprise initiative of Hennepin County.

This Principal Office Specialist position is in Fiscal Services.

The Primary Duties And Responsibilities Of This Position Include

• Prepare and maintain reports to track health claim overpayments, reinsurance claims and other transactions.
• Maintain records, journals, ledgers and databases to include depreciation and amortization schedules.
• Reconcile financial transactions, reports and bank accounts.
• Perform and assist accounts payable staff with health claims cycle.
• Assist with departmental budget process.
• Respond to inquiries regarding financial and accounting procedures.
  
  

The Ideal Candidate will have:

• One of the following:
• Three or more years of general clerical experience that includes at least two years of experience in maintaining financial and accounting records
• An approved combination of education and experience that includes at least two years of the above required experience.
• Knowledge of health claims payment and billing procedures.
• Experience using IDX system software and knowledge of Enterprise Accounting Systems and Crystal Reports.
• Experience using personal computers for email communication using Lotus Notes; and for document and spreadsheet preparation using Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Knowledge of internal Hennepin County mainframe accounting systems including FARS, TSO and DocumentDirect.
• Ability to communicate effectively in a team environment and promote good working relationships with co-workers and managers.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
  
  

Invitations to interview will be based on an assessment of education and experience.

Why work here?

Hennepin County Embraces The Total Rewards Philosophy. We Want Our Employees To Succeed – Not Only At Work But As They Move Through Life And Its Milestones. We Offer Advantages And Opportunities Others Can't – Including

• Meaningful work
• Public service
• Competitive pay
• Work-life balance
• Generous benefits
• Opportunities to grow
• Commitment to your success
  
  

By working in public service, we are a part of something larger than ourselves. Together, we support those in need. We help people access information and services. We empower vibrant and diverse communities. We serve residents.

Employee Benefits Summary

Visit our benefits page to learn more: www.hennepin.us/employees

If you are a current Hennepin County employee please be aware that any change in job classification may affect your current benefits (such as a conversion from Vacation/Sick Leave to Paid Time Off and/or enrollment in a Health Care Saving Plan.) Information about the impact of job changes on benefits can be found here.

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If you would like to include a cover letter, you may copy or type it here.

02

Which of the following best describe your education and experience?

• I have three or more years of general clerical experience that includes at least two years of experience in maintaining financial and accounting records.
• I have a combination of education and clerical experience that includes at least two years of experience in maintaining financial and accounting records.
• None of the above.
  
  

03

If you have post high school education, please list the school(s) you attended and indicate your major area(s) of specialization. If you do not have post high school education, type 'None' in the space provided.

04

Do you have experience working in a health care billing environment?

• Yes
• No
  
  

05

Do you have experience maintaining a variety of financial records?

• Yes
• No
  
  

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If you have experience maintaining a variety of financial records, briefly describe your experience. Indicate how much experience you have and the job duties you performed, referencing jobs listed on your resume. If you do not have experience maintaining financial records, type 'None' in the space provided.

07

With which of the following database reporting tools do you have experience accessing and reporting data?

• IDX Claims Processing System
• Crystal Reports
• Enterprise Accounting Systems
• COGNOS
• None of the above
  
  

08

Which of the following Hennepin County mainframe systems have you used?

• FARS
• TSO
• DocumentDirect
• Payroll/Personnel System
• None of the above
  
  

09

Do you have experience using Microsoft Word?

• Yes
• No
  
  

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Indicate your experience using Microsoft Word. Check EACH function you have performed. (If you have not used Microsoft Word, check 'None of the above'.)

• Enter and edit text.
• Select, move and copy text.
• Check spelling and grammar.
• Set and remove tabs.
• Create page breaks.
• Create numbered and bulleted lists.
• Create headers and footers.
• Create shortcut keys.
• Sort data.
• Apply borders and shading.
• Insert clip art/graphics.
• Size and format graphics.
• Customize toolbars.
• Use mail merge to create form letters and labels.
• Create, run and edit macros.
• Create, navigate and edit columns.
• Electronically route documents for review.
• Use the comments function.
• None of the above.
  
  

11

Do you have work experience using Microsoft Excel?

• Yes
• No
  
  

12

Indicate your experience using Microsoft Excel. Check EACH function you have performed. (If you have not used Microsoft Excel, check 'None of the above'.) (You may be required to produce a work product using these functions as part of a job interview process.)

• Create a new workbook.
• Open, close and save a workbook.
• Use AutoFill function.
• Set page margins.
• Format numbers, text, columns, rows and cells.
• View multiple panes.
• Insert, delete, copy and move worksheets.
• Use formulas.
• Create charts.
• Use drawing tools.
• Insert graphics.
• Work with databases.
• Create a criteria range.
• Place formulas in data tables.
• Use Solver.
• Create default templates.
• Share workbooks.
• Format chart objects.
• Create custom toolbars.
• None of the above.
  
  

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Your response to this question will help us evaluate the effectiveness of our recruiting sources & methods. Please choose the ONE source that most closely describes how you FIRST learned about this open competitive job opening. PLEASE REVIEW ALL POSSIBLE CHOICES BEFORE MAKING YOUR SELECTION.

• Hennepin County: Employment Opportunities Web Page
• Hennepin County: Received Job Email Notification
• Hennepin County: From a Human Resources Employee
• Hennepin County: From Another Employee (Not in Human Resources)
• Hennepin County: Telephone Jobline
• Hennepin County: Walk-in to Human Resources Lobby
• Hennepin County: You Were Previously Employed by Hennepin County
• Hennepin County: You Worked as an Intern/Trainee/Temporary Staff/Volunteer Related to this Position
• Online: MNJobNetwork.com / JobsInMinneapolis / JobsInStPaul.com
• Online: GovernmentJobs.com
• Online: MinnesotaDiversity.com
• Online: MN Council of NonProfits Website (www.mncn.org)
• Online: MN Job Bank (MN Workforce Centers)
• Online: Star-Tribune Jobs Website
• Online: Monster.com
• Online: CareerBuilder.com
• Online: Yahoo HotJobs.com
• Online: DICE.com
• Online: Craigslist.com
• Online: U of M GoldPass System
• Online: Land-it.org
• Online: A Professional Association Website (any)
• Online: Received eNewsletter, eMagazine or eBlast
• Online: OTHER Diversity/Community Website (not listed above)
• Online: OTHER College/University Website (not listed above)
• Online: OTHER General Employment Website (not listed above)
• Print Ad: Star-Tribune
• Print Ad: Local Community/Diversity Newspaper or Periodical
• Print Ad: College/University Newspaper or Periodical
• Print Ad: Professional Association Print Publication (any)
• Print Ad: OTHER Print Publication (not listed above
• Event: Job/Career Fair
• Event: Community Festival/Event
• Event: Professional Association Meeting/Conference
• Other: Direct Mailing to Home/Office
• Other: Employment Service Posting/Referral
• Other: Friend/Family/Co-worker (Not a Hennepin County Employee)
• Other: Teacher/Professor/Career Counselor/Mentor/Coach
• Other: Banner/Poster/Billboard/Sign
  
  

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If You Selected JOB/CAREER FAIR, COMMUNITY EVENT, PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION Or OTHER For Any Category Above, Please List The Exact Name Of The Specific Source Here

• Required Question