Clerical work in the Disability Determination Division of SRS involving processing of claims and forms used in determining client eligibility for supplemental security income under the provisions of the Social Security laws. Duties involve review of claims documents for accuracy and completeness, maintenance of files and notification of claims or action taken or requested.
Work is performed under the supervision of an administrative supervisor.
Opens incoming cases, sorts, date stamps, looks up type of claim and properly routes to appropriate individual. Inspects active and inactive control codes and pending and inactive case files to determine category and status of cases or whether additional forms or information is needed. Reviews case to see if the case is complete and within the unit's jurisdiction. Assigns and routes case to proper examiner. Mails standard intake forms to applicants in order to acquire work, education, and medical history, names of past and present physicians, and reasons for disability.