Disability Determinations Unit Clerk (Program Associate III

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Education - Agency 13

Location:

Lincoln, NE Hiring Rate: $19.939 Job Posting: JR Disability Determinations Unit Clerk (Program Associate III) (Open) Applications No Longer Accepted On 08-12-2026

Have you been looking for a meaningful job making an impact? Disability Determination Services (DDS) helps thousands of Nebraskans each year as part of the Social Security Administration. Join us as a Unit Clerk and assist stakeholders (e.g., other DDS employees, SSA, and medical vendors) with medical appointments necessary for determination of Social Security Disability benefits. What sets us apart? It's our team - a dynamic group with diverse backgrounds, that is committed to supporting one another and sharing the workload.

The Nebraska Department of Education does not sponsor or transfer non-immigrant work visas for these positions.

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Location:

This position is assigned to our office located at 84th & O St, Lincoln, NE.

Pay Grade 3: $19.939/hour This rate is based upon available budget funds; any offer will be made at this rate.

In addition to being part of meaningful work and making a difference through public service, our Total Compensation package includes well over $20,000 in additional Benefits value! See full benefits information at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).#benefits

• Competitive benefits, paid time off, and retirement
• 79% employer-paid health insurance, dental, vision, long and short-term disability, flex spending and health savings accounts, employee discount program, and more!
• Generous vacation and sick leave earnings each year (starting at 12 days each!), plus a variety of other leave types
• 156% state-matched retirement (yes, that’s $1.56 for every dollar!) with a guaranteed 5% return
• Thirteen paid holidays per year

• Accounting Processes daily deposits, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payment vouchers, medical evidence, and bill resolution and reconciliation.
• Assists with the vendor payment process and audits and audit issues.
• Sorts, completes, reviews, and files invoices.
• Revises, edits, disburses payments, and verifies all accounts payables.
• Assigns and maintains vendor files by issuing identification numbers and collecting vendor information such as vendor number, address, federal tax number, etc.
• Verifies provider and claimant mileage reimbursement and provides reimbursement payments.
• Reviews and posts employee expense reimbursement documents, vendor invoices, and contract payments.
• Scanning Downloads incoming medical records and transcribed reports and reviews for errors or omissions.
• Scans and transfers reports and records into electronic folders and the Disability Case Processing System (DCPS).
• Sends reports to medical providers for review and signature.
• Tracks unreturned reports and contacts providers for follow-up.
• Maintains records, logs, queues, and files relating to reports, documents, and medical licenses.
• Schedules consultative examinations (CEs) for claimants applying for disability, provides reminders of appointments to claimants, and verifies attendance to CE appointments.
• Processes CE authorizations, claimant correspondence, and travel payment documents.
• Provides accurate information for authorizations and details related to appointments.
• Maintains regular & reliable attendance, travels independently, and works in a variety of settings.

• Minimum Qualifications:
  
  High school diploma or equivalent and two years of experience related to the essential functions of the position. Any equivalent education and/or work experience may be substituted in order to meet the minimum qualifications of the position.
• Preferred Qualifications:
  
  Experience working with confidential information and proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• This position is federally funded and may be governed by the Federal Hatch Act.

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Thank you for your interest in joining our team!

State Government is one of the largest and most diverse employers in Nebraska. Whether it's helping a vulnerable child, advancing public health, making highways safer, or preserving our natural resources, the work we do matters!