Job Description

Job Description and Duties

This is a 12-month limited term position which may be extended, cancelled, or made permanent at any time.

If becoming permanent, the selected candidate must be eligible for a permanent appointment at the time of the LT appointment or at the time of the conversion.

This position may be filled at one of the following State Fund locations: Fresno, Glendale, Pleasanton, Redding, Riverside, Rohnert Park or Vacaville.

The Claims Processing Center - Medical Reimbursement Analysis Unit has an immediate opening for a Vendor Management Specialist at the Senior Workers' Compensation Claims Adjuster level. This is a unique opportunity for a self-motivated individual with strong analytical and communication skills to maintain relationships with outside vendors who support the Bill Review operation and troubleshoot bill payment issues.

Preferably, the successful candidate will have experience with State Fund internal and vendor technology (e.g. SmartAdvisor, Jopari, and P2P), be able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously, and have an understanding of Claims Processing Center operations. The position will primarily allow the selected candidate to work from home but there will be occasional travel to meet with project team members. Additionally, the position will be a limited-term appointment for up to 24 months but may become permanent with management approval.

The following is a brief outline of the duties of the Vendor Management Specialist as envisioned by the management team:

• Managing vendor relationships and contracts with various companies that provide services and systems that are integrated into State Fund medical bill payment processes, with emphasis on resolving billing issues and improving efficiency
• Coordinating the development, implementation, and monitoring of work processes to manage and resolve medical bill
• reimbursement issues
• Performing testing and troubleshooting for the maintenance of the bill review software application including Capstone rule creation and revision
• Serving as a Subject Matter Expert on projects which require collaboration with CPC and business partners
  

New to state candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of the alternate salary range when applicable. Placement to alternate salary range may be based on education or experience identified in your state application.

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

Additional Documents

Special Requirements

Application Instructions

Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.

Final Filing Date: 4/30/2025

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply.

Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

How To Apply

Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:

Address for Mailing Application Packages

You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:

State Compensation Insurance Fund

Mailing Address

Attn: JC-474376 CA

PO BOX 659015

Sacramento , CA 95865

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

State Compensation Insurance Fund

Talent Acquisition/Staffing

JC-474376 CA

2275 Gateway Oaks Drive

Sacramento , CA 95833

08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is required and must be included.
• Statement of Qualifications -

  In no more than two pages, typed in Arial 10-point font and double-spaced, please respond to the following question:

  1. Describe how your experience fits with the position.  Please specifically address the following aspects of your experience:
     • Ability to clearly communicate both in writing and verbally with internal and external customers
     • Method for analyzing reports and making recommendations based on the findings 
     • Process for solving problems arising in the course of your work

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

Benefits

State Fund employees are eligible for a number of benefits. Our benefit package includes:

Health Benefits Program (CalPERS), Retirement (CalPERS), Employer Health and Consolidated Benefits Contributions, Dental, Vision, 401(k) and 457 Deferred Compensation Plans, Employee Assistance Program, Group Legal Services Insurance, Holidays, Vacation/Sick/Other Paid Leave, Flex Elect Reimbursement Program, Wellness and Recognition, Alternate Work Schedules, Transit Pass Program, Tuition Reimbursement, Dependent Scholarship Program, Leadership Training, Mentoring Program  

Contact Information

The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

Human Resources Contact:
Carl Agulo
(800) 499-8668
CAgulo@scif.com

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.

EEO Contact:
Rosa Gil-Robles
(800) 499-8668

California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

Background Investigation

Prior to employment with State Compensation Insurance Fund, a background investigation (BI) will be initiated.

Job Tags

Holiday work, Permanent employment, Full time, Immediate start, Flexible hours,

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