What are the responsibilities and job description for the Health Financial Resource Specialist (PN 20014055 & PN 20014054) position at Ohio Department of Health?
What You'll Do
The Complex Medical Help program is looking to fill 2 Health Finance Resource Specialist positions that will provide critical support to families and providers by evaluating financial eligibility and connecting individuals to essential health care resources and programs. Duties include:
Formal education in arithmetic that includes fractions, decimals & percentages AND 12 mos. trg. or 12 mos. exp. in budgeting AND 12 mos. trg. or 12 mos. exp. in public relations AND 6 mos. trg. or 6 mos. exp. in interviewing.
Or
Equivalent Of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment Noted Above.
Applications of those who meet the minimum qualifications will be further evaluated against the following criteria:
Job Skills: Accounting and Finance
Technical Skills: Clerical & Data Entry, Interpreting Financial Statements, Customer Service
Professional Skills: Analyzations, Interpreting Data, Verbal Communication, Written Communication
Educational Transcript Requirements
Official educational transcripts are required for all post-high school educational accomplishments, coursework or degrees claimed on the application. Applicants will be required to submit an official transcript prior to receiving a formal offer of employment. Failure to provide transcripts within five (5) working days of being requested will cause the applicant to be eliminated from further consideration.
Please note that a transcript is considered "official" only if it is an original copy from the educational institution and includes an institutional watermark, ink stamp or embossed stamp. Transcripts printed from the institution's website will not be accepted. ODH reserves the right to assess the academic credibility of an educational entity's award of a putative degree.
Organization
Health
Agency Contact Name and Information
Gayla. A will contact you if selected for interview.
Unposting Date
Apr 27, 2026, 3:59:00 AM
Work Location
Health Department Building
Primary Location
United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus
Compensation
$22.96
Schedule
Full-time
Work Hours
Monday - Friday; 8am - 5pm
Classified Indicator
Classified
Union
OCSEA
Primary Job Skill
Accounting and Finance
Technical Skills
Interpreting Financial Statements, Clerical & Data Entry, Customer Service
Professional Skills
Analyzation, Interpreting Data, Verbal Communication, Written Communication
Agency Overview
Health Financial Resource Specialist
About Us
Our Mission at the Ohio Department of Health (ODH) is advancing the health and well-being of all Ohioans. Our agency is committed to building a modern, vibrant public health system that creates the conditions where all Ohioans flourish.
The Bureau of Maternal, Child, and Family Health (BMCFH) is organized to support families by improving birth outcomes and the health status of women, infants, children, and youth, including children and youth with complex health care needs. Using data and proven practice, the bureau’s programs support the delivery of direct services, linkages and referrals, population-based supports, program evaluation, education, monitoring and quality oversight, and policy and systems development.
The Complex Medical Help program is looking to fill 2 Health Finance Resource Specialist positions that will provide critical support to families and providers by evaluating financial eligibility and connecting individuals to essential health care resources and programs. Duties include:
- Review and evaluate financial applications, documentations and eligibility criteria for health assistance programs.
- Determine financial eligibility and cost share responsibilities for applicants and recipients.
- Analyze income, insurance, and demographic information to support accurate eligibility decisions.
- Communicate with families to request additional information, clarify requirements, and guide them through the application process.
- Coordinate referral to appropriate local, state, and federal assistance programs and community resources.
- Collaborate with internal staff, healthcare providers, and external agencies to support access to services.
- Enter and maintain accurate data in automates eligibility and case management systems.
- Monitor applications compliance and ensure adherence to program policies and guidelines.
- Review reconsideration requests and provide recommendations to leadership.
- Educate families, providers, and partner organizations on program eligibility, processes and available resources.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of applicable programs, regulations and resource networks.
Formal education in arithmetic that includes fractions, decimals & percentages AND 12 mos. trg. or 12 mos. exp. in budgeting AND 12 mos. trg. or 12 mos. exp. in public relations AND 6 mos. trg. or 6 mos. exp. in interviewing.
Or
Equivalent Of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment Noted Above.
Applications of those who meet the minimum qualifications will be further evaluated against the following criteria:
- Associate's or advanced degree in Accounting or Finance
- Experience in determining financial eligibility for government programs (e.g., Medicaid, Title 20, food stamps)
- Experience providing technical assistance or consultation to customers
- Experience reviewing medical expense reports, out of pocket payments and determining validity of expense for cost sharing
- Experience with various categories of Medicaid and providing direct referrals of clients as appropriate
- Experience working with Provider Network Management (PNM) system
- Experience coordinating private health insurance and other third-party resources to determine payment responsibility
Job Skills: Accounting and Finance
Technical Skills: Clerical & Data Entry, Interpreting Financial Statements, Customer Service
Professional Skills: Analyzations, Interpreting Data, Verbal Communication, Written Communication
Educational Transcript Requirements
Official educational transcripts are required for all post-high school educational accomplishments, coursework or degrees claimed on the application. Applicants will be required to submit an official transcript prior to receiving a formal offer of employment. Failure to provide transcripts within five (5) working days of being requested will cause the applicant to be eliminated from further consideration.
Please note that a transcript is considered "official" only if it is an original copy from the educational institution and includes an institutional watermark, ink stamp or embossed stamp. Transcripts printed from the institution's website will not be accepted. ODH reserves the right to assess the academic credibility of an educational entity's award of a putative degree.
Organization
Health
Agency Contact Name and Information
Gayla. A will contact you if selected for interview.
Unposting Date
Apr 27, 2026, 3:59:00 AM
Work Location
Health Department Building
Primary Location
United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus
Compensation
$22.96
Schedule
Full-time
Work Hours
Monday - Friday; 8am - 5pm
Classified Indicator
Classified
Union
OCSEA
Primary Job Skill
Accounting and Finance
Technical Skills
Interpreting Financial Statements, Clerical & Data Entry, Customer Service
Professional Skills
Analyzation, Interpreting Data, Verbal Communication, Written Communication
Agency Overview
Health Financial Resource Specialist
About Us
Our Mission at the Ohio Department of Health (ODH) is advancing the health and well-being of all Ohioans. Our agency is committed to building a modern, vibrant public health system that creates the conditions where all Ohioans flourish.
The Bureau of Maternal, Child, and Family Health (BMCFH) is organized to support families by improving birth outcomes and the health status of women, infants, children, and youth, including children and youth with complex health care needs. Using data and proven practice, the bureau’s programs support the delivery of direct services, linkages and referrals, population-based supports, program evaluation, education, monitoring and quality oversight, and policy and systems development.
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