Staff Assistant II, LACERA
Los Angeles County Employees Retirement Association (LACERA)
Date Posted:
January 28, 2016
Salary:
$4,356.27 – $5,713.73/monthly
Description:
Examination Information: Examination Number: 9-0427-F, Job
Bulletin Number: 16-02
This examination will remain open until the needs of LACERA are
met and may close without prior notice.
The position is located in the Disability Retirement Services
Division.
This position provides staff support to a team of Disability
Retirement Specialists responsible for processing and
investigating applications for disability retirement.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, file
maintenance, assembly, security, retention, and destruction of
paper and electronic records; using document management software;
and tracking and ordering incomplete documents. Incumbents must
be organized, analytical, and detail-oriented in order to
accurately compile and verify the completeness and accuracy of a
large number of time sensitive case files. Working knowledge of
medical terminology, experience with confidential medical
information, and the ability to communicate effectively with
others are highly desirable when reviewing medical records and
requesting information from physicians.
Qualifications:
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Two (2) years’ experience in a general administrative staff or
specialized staff capacity analyzing and making recommendations
for the solution of problems of organization, systems and
procedure, program, facility planning, budget or personnel
-OR-
One (1) year’s experience as an Administrative Assistant I,
LACERA or Staff Assistant I, LACERA.
LICENSE:
A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to
utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to
carry out job-related essential functions.
PHYSICAL CLASS II – LIGHT physical effort which may
include occasional light lifting to a 10 pound limit, and
occasional bending, walking, stooping or squatting. Incumbents
sit for extended periods of time. Work is performed in an office
environment in a controlled climate.
Graduation from an accredited* college or university with an
Associate Degree (AA or AS) or completion of 60 semester units of
college level work, with course work in anatomy, biology, heath
information management, health information technology, health
informatics, human pathology, medical coding, medical
terminology, or physiology.
Current and valid certification as a Registered Health
Information Technician (RHIT) administered by the American Health
Information Management Association (AHIMA).
Demonstrated experience analyzing, interpreting, and abstracting
information found in medical records using working knowledge of
medical terminology and/or coding.
Demonstrated experience analyzing and verifying the completeness
and accuracy of medical records and employment records provided
in conjunction with applications for disability retirement, short
or long-term disability, workers compensation, or health
insurance claims.
Demonstrated experience ordering medical records from physicians
and clarifying patient information for the purpose of
investigating applications for disability retirement, workers
compensation, short or long-term disability, or health insurance
claims.
Demonstrated experience assembling, organizing, indexing, and
tracking case files using document management software in a
medical office, disability retirement, workers compensation,
short or long-term disability, or health insurance claims
department.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
How to Apply:
For complete information and to apply for the position, please visit LACERA’s website at www.lacera.com, click Careers then Career Opportunities. LACERA requires all applications to be submitted online.
Filing Deadline:
Open