Professional Medical Coder Jobs in Springfield, IL

Job Requisition ID: 56638
BPIS: 10424/10265Opening Date: 06/04/2026Closing Date: 06/18/2026Agency: Department of Healthcare and Family ServicesClass Title: MEDICAL ASSIST CONSULTANT II - 26502 Skill Option: None Bilingual Option: NoneSalary: Anticipated starting salary (eff. 7/1/26) $5,572month; Full range $5,572- $7,898/monthJob Type: SalariedCategory: Full Time County: SangamonNumber of Vacancies: 2Bargaining Unit Code: RC062 Technical Employees, AFSCMEMerit Comp Code:
This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.
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Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.
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Position Overview:
The Department of Healthcare and Family Services, Medical Programs/Bureau of Professional and Ancillary Services is seeking to hire a motivated candidate to serve as Prior Approval Specialist. Under the direction of the Prior Approval and Customer Relations/Special Case Programs managers, this position conducts professional work in the interpretation of Department policies, procedures, instructions, in the prior approval process for durable medical equipment and specialized medical services. This position will provide a current status of prior approval requests within the MMIS database to providers of these services.
The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills, confidence, the ability to thrive in high volume and fast paced environment, and problem-solving skills to ensure operations are running effectively.
HFS values employees with different backgrounds, life experiences, and talents.
Employees receive a robust benefit package including:

• Monday-Friday work schedule
• Flexible work schedules are available in many program areas. (Remote work may be an option for certain positions.)
• Health, Life, Vision, and Dental Insurance
• Pension Plan
• Paid Parental Leave
• Deferred Compensation Program and other pre-tax benefit programs (Medical/Daycare)
• Employees earn (12) paid Sick Days annually.
• New Employees earn (10) paid Vacation Days their first year of service and can earn up to (25) paid Vacation Days annually.
• Employees earn (3) paid Personal Days annually.
• (13-14) paid holidays annually (based on start date)

If you are seeking a new opportunity, and this position appeals to you, please apply today!
At the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services (HFS), we value staff as our greatest asset. We work in a spirit of teamwork to help millions of Illinoisans access high quality healthcare and fulfill child support obligations to advance their physical, mental, and financial well-being. We provide healthcare coverage for children and adults through Medicaid and other medical programs, and we help ensure that children receive financial resources from both their parents through Child Support Services. The HFS Office of the Inspector General investigates, audits and reviews program activity to ensure the integrity of our programs is maintained.
HFS is committed to promoting and preserving a workplace culture that embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion. We welcome and value employees with different backgrounds, life experiences, and talents. It is the collective sum of our individual differences that provides a broad perspective, leading to greater innovation and achievement. In recruiting for our team, we recognize the unique contributions of each applicant regardless of culture, ethnicity, race, national origin, sex, gender identity and expression, age, religion, disability, and sexual orientation. HFS is an equal opportunity employer.
Essential Functions

• Under direction, serves as a Prior Approval Specialist and conducts professional work in the interpretation of Department policies, procedures, instructions, and other related aspects regarding the Prior Approval process for durable medical equipment and specialized medical services
• Responds to telephone and/or written correspondence to/from medical vendors, agency staff, and the general public regarding inquiries, complaints, and requests for information and assistance
• Researches and analyzes prior approval requests submitted by medical providers to determine action for entering prior approvals
• Stays up to date on policy and procedure changes
• Attends meetings
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years of college with courses in medical social work
• Requires two (2) years professional experience in fields related to medical social work

Preferred Qualifications

• Licensure in one of the following specialties: Registered Nurse, Speech-Language Pathologist, Respiratory Therapist, Physical Therapist, or Occupational Therapist
• Three (3) years of experience working with medical terminology
• One (1) year of experience working with federal, state and local legislation and agency requirements pertinent to public assistance, medical care and rehabilitation assistance
• One (1) year of experience providing consultation and instruction related to professional and medical social casework
• One (1) year of experience providing customer service to medical provider offices on behalf of a payer
• One (1) year of experience addressing policies and procedural inquiries from providers, interest groups and the general public

Conditions of Employment

• Requires completion of a background check and self-disclosure of criminal history
• Requires the ability to utilize and maintain state issued equipment such as a laptop
• The conditions of employment listed her are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description

Work Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Headquarter Location: 201 S Grand Ave E, Springfield, Illinois, 62704
Work County: Sangamon
Email: HFS.DMPApps@illinois.gov
Posting Group: Health Services
This position DOES NOT contain "Specialized Skills" (as that term is used in CBAs).
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
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If you have questions about how to apply, please see the following resources:
State employees: Log in to the career portal for State employees and review the Internal Candidate Application Job Aid
Non-State employees: on Illinois.jobs2web.com - click "Application Procedures" in the footer of every page of the website.
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