# Field Office - Claims Specialist

Hiring organization: [Social Security Administration](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/social-security-administration)

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/76b0ae51-dbe3-4bbe-a22f-81319d44bff5

Listed on Social Security Administration's own careers site. Applications go to them directly.

- Employment type: full time
- Seniority: Entry
- Location: Elkton, MD
- Salary: 44887 – 88421 USD per year

## Summary

The Social Security Administration seeks Claims Specialists to interview beneficiaries, verify eligibility for retirement and disability benefits, and make determinations on benefit payments using federal computer systems. This role suits people comfortable with detailed regulatory work and direct public service in a government setting.

_Our summary, not Social Security Administration's wording._

## Required

- Pass a panel interview assessing public interaction and communication skills
- Review and verify eligibility information for Social Security benefits
- Adjudicate claims and authorize benefit entitlements
- Explain benefit programs and requirements to the public

## Nice to have

- Evaluate benefit program operations for integrity and quality

Apply on Social Security Administration's site: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/889347000