Check Processor

Job Description and Duties

Why Join DHCS?

The Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) is the backbone of California’s health care safety net. Our success is made possible by the hard work of more than 4,800 DHCS team members and through collaboration with the federal government and other state agencies, counties, and partners for the care of low-income families, children, pregnant women, older adults, and persons with disabilities. This is an exciting opportunity to join our diverse team in the following role. If you are interested in joining our team, apply today!

About this Role:
The role of the Check Processor is to assist with general duties of the Cash Receipts team and provide a full range of activities, clerical and repetitious, in nature relating to the team members. This position provides clerical and technical accounting support to the entire Cash Receipt’s team in various duties; Assist in mail processing, batching, and taping; pulling Remote Processing System (RPS) reports, obtaining deposit Fiscal coding; and reviewing batches and routing backups back to program units; research unidentified checks, mail back stale dated checks, and request for additional supporting documents to deposit checks; assist in posting receipts deposits in the Financial Information System for California (FI$Cal) system.

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This is a non-testing classification, therefore anyone meeting the minimum qualifications listed on the classification specification may apply for this position. Individuals who are, or have been, a dependent child in foster care, a homeless youth, or a formerly incarcerated youth as defined by Government Code section 18220 are encouraged to apply and will be given priority. If you are applying under this eligibility status, please note on your application your eligibility by stating “preference under Government Code section 18220”. Please note that prior to appointment, individuals claiming preference under one of these categories will be required to furnish documentation establishing their eligibility.

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Working Conditions

Working indoors in a high-rise building. We offer flexible working hour and schedule option.

The DHCS office location for this position is: 1501 Capitol Ave, Sacramento, California 95814.

Special Requirements

Simple Application Steps

If you are interested in this position, complete the following simple steps:

1. Review the education and experience minimum qualifications (MQ’s) of the Student Assistant .
   See the Minimum Requirements section above.
2. Complete the statement of qualifications and the state application by clicking “Apply Now” above. See below for detailed application instructions.
3. Submit your application package with all required documents, which include the statement of qualifications - see the "Required Application Package Documents" section below.

Education: If you are meeting minimum qualifications with education, you must include a copy of your diploma/degree and/or unofficial/informal transcripts for verification. Official transcripts may be required upon appointment.

Statement of Qualifications Requirement Section

Applicants must include a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) for this recruitment. The SOQ is a narrative discussion, not a cover letter, prepared by the applicant describing how their skills, knowledge, abilities, education, training, and experience, qualify them for the position. The SOQ serves as documentation of the applicant’s ability to present information clearly and provide DHCS additional information about their experience and qualifications concisely in writing. The DHCS may not consider applicants who fail to provide an SOQ with their application. Resumes do not take the place of the SOQ.

The SOQ must be typed, numbered, no more than two pages in length, in Arial font size 12, with 1” margins, single-spaced, including your first and last name at the top right corner of the page.

1. Provide specific examples demonstrating how your skills and knowledge will allow you to be successful in this specific position such as the ability to work on multiple tasks simultaneously, to prioritize, and to analyze and apply relevant instructions to complete the work.

A resume and/or cover letter DOES NOT take the place of the SOQ. Applications received without an SOQ, or SOQs that do not include complete responses, may not receive further consideration. Candidates who do not complete and submit an SOQ may not be considered for this position.

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

• Ability to apply accounting principles and procedures

• Analyze data and draw sound conclusions

• Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action

• Prepare clear, complete, and concise reports

• Make sound decisions and recommendations

• Establish and maintain cooperative relations

• Speak and write effectively

Benefits

DHCS is dedicated to creating an innovative workplace for its team members that is inclusive, diverse, and interactive! Here are a few of the ways we stay engaged with our team:

• Continuous and ongoing training
• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion program activities
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Additionally, as a team member of the State of California, you may be eligible for many benefits, such as:

• Medical, including health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid Holidays and vacation/leave
• Defined retirement program
• Savings Plus Program (401(k), 457)
• Medical/Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts

Full benefits information can be found on CalHR's California State Civil Service Employee Benefits Summary .

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We need your help! Please let us know how you heard about our position by taking this brief optional survey: SurveyMonkey link . This survey is not required to be considered for this position.

The benefit of joining the Cash Receipts Unit include being a part of a well-seasoned team that show daily dedication for their position. We also promote a positive environment and teamwork.

Salary Information

Personal Leave Program (PLP) 2025 agreement

Effective July 1, 2025, the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) implemented the temporary Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025). PLP 2025 directs that each employee receive a temporary reduction in pay in exchange for PLP 2025 leave credits. The temporary salary reduction percentage and the number of PLP 2025 leave credits are based on the position’s associated bargaining unit. The salary range(s) included in this job advertisement do not include the temporary salary reduction. Please reach out to the hiring unit contact listed on this job advertisement for details.

Please note, the salary posted reflects a full-time schedule; however, this position is part-time. If selected, the team member will be compensated hourly based on actual hours worked. Student Assistants may not exceed 1,500 hours of work within 12 months from their first date of employment.

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 optional. It may be included, but is not required.
• Statement of Qualifications - Refer to the Statement of Qualifications Requirement Section for instructions.