DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC SECURITY

Division of Benefits and Medical Eligibility (DBME)

Disability Determination Services Administration (DDSA)

Address: 4000 North Central Avenue, Suite 1800, Phoenix, Arizona 85012

Salary: 67.4868 Hourly
*This job is a 30 hour per week part-time position

Grade: 29

Closing Date: September 16, 2024

Would you like to be part of an amazing team that helps Arizonans thrive? At the Department of Economic Security (DES) we strengthen individuals, families, and communities for a better quality of life. DES is looking for individuals who are committed to service, community, and teamwork. To learn more about DES please visit des.az.gov or click on the link here to view ‘Our DES’ video. Come Join the DES Team!

The Disability Determination Services Administration is seeking a Medical Records Review Consultant that can skillfully incorporate the goals of the company as an Medical Records Review Consultant. This position will review case files prepared by the Disability Evaluators to determine if a claim meets the medical definition of a disability as outlined by the Social Security Administration.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

- The Medical Consultant, in conjunction with the disability evaluator, evaluates medical evidence to determine sufficient documentation, severity of impairments, and provides an assessment of the applicant's disability.
- The Social Security Administration requires that a health care professional sign off on all claims.
- This job is a 30 hour per week part-time position

Knowledge of:

- Physician or Psychologist, the candidate would need to be well versed in the program’s evidentiary requirements

Skill in:

- Diagnosis of Physical and/or mental and the practice of medicine
- Understanding computer programs as they relate to the disability program
- Analyzing medical evidence and applying administrative policy to make accurate decisions
- The presentation of training and policy issues

Ability to:

- Establish effective working relations with others
- Speak and write effectively
- Resolve differences of opinions using facts and logic
- Write conclusions and policy questions clearly and concisely

The ideal candidate for this position will have:

- Must be a licensed Physician (M.D. or D.O.), licensed Psychologist, or licensed Speech Language Pathologist, in good standing in the state of Arizona
- This announcement includes but is not limited to Psychiatrists, Psychologists, Ophthalmologists, Cardiologists, Pulmonologists, Orthopedists, Neurologists, Rehabilitation Physicians, Oncologists, etc.

- If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver’s License Requirements.
- Successfully pass background and reference checks; employment is contingent upon completion of the above-mentioned process and the agency’s ability to reasonably accommodate any restrictions.
- All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

The Arizona Department of Economic Security offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:

• Affordable medical, dental, life, and short-term disability insurance plans
• Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) and long-term disability plans
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Vacation time accrued at 4.00 hours bi-weekly for the first 3 years
• Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).
• Sick time accrued at 3.70 hours bi-weekly
• Deferred compensation plan
• Wellness plans
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Stipend Opportunities
• Infant at Work Program
• Rideshare and Public Transit Subsidy
• Career Advancement & Employee Development Opportunities
• Flexible schedules to create a work/life balance

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

State employees are required to participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS), the State sponsored retirement contribution plan and the Long-Term Disability (LTD) program after a 27-week waiting period. The ASRS defined benefit plan provides for life-long income upon retirement. You will also have the option to participate in a voluntary deferred compensation program to take advantage of tax-deferred retirement investments.

On, or shortly after, your first day of work you will be provided with additional information about the available insurance plans, enrollment instructions, submission deadlines and effective dates.

For questions about this career opportunity, please contact Jason Hamm at 520-235-1130 or JHamm@azdes.gov.

The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by contacting 520-235-1130 or JHamm@azdes.gov. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.