About Careertakes

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Overview

Confidential Client is hiring a MEDICAL DISABILITY EXAMINER (entry-level) to join their disability determinations team in Miami, FL. This role involves researching, compiling, analyzing, and rendering independent decisions on Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and/or Medically Needy disability claims filed in Florida. Paid training is provided.

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What You’ll Do

• Research, collect and analyze medical and vocational evidence to determine disability benefit eligibility.
• Manage electronic case files from intake through closure using multiple computer screens and typed case notes.
• Use written and verbal communication to obtain necessary medical or vocational documentation.
• Authorize specialized medical or psychological diagnostic services when appropriate.
• Render formal decisions based on Social Security rules, regulations and evidentiary requirements.
• Identify errors, conduct fact-finding research, and take corrective action when needed.
• Coordinate and document transactions and alerts to ensure timely processing.

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Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong written communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to collect, evaluate and analyze data for accuracy and completeness.
• Familiarity with applying rules, regulations, policies and procedures to make evidenced-based decisions.
• Critical thinking and basic math skills.
• Ability to work independently in a high-volume, Windows-based computer environment.
• Competency with telephone techniques and professional verbal communication.
• Comfortable managing multiple tasks and maintaining records in an electronic case management system.

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Qualifications

• Minimum: Must be able to physically report to the Miami office.
• Preferred: Bachelor’s degree OR equivalent combination of education and experience (for example, Associate’s degree + 2 years experience, or HS diploma + 4 years experience) in fields such as insurance/disability case management, social work, vocational services, or related government programs.
• Experience managing a caseload, determining eligibility based on rules/regulations, or prior work in medical/vocational settings is a plus.
• No past medical experience required — in-depth training is provided.

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Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range (provided by client): $41,739.88 - $78,418.23 per year.
• Competitive state-level benefits package including paid leave, group insurance options (health, dental, vision, life), retirement options with employer contributions, and paid holidays.
• Additional perks: tuition waivers, flexible spending accounts, optional overtime, mentoring, leadership development and opportunities for advancement after successful completion of training milestones.

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Work Location & Schedule

• Location: Miami, FL — incumbents must be able to report to the office.
• Trainee program includes structured on-the-job training; employees who meet expectations may request flexible schedules after 12 months and may qualify for higher-level cases after 15 months.

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Important Details & Compliance

• This position requires background checks and participation in direct deposit.
• Successful completion of drug testing may be a condition of employment for safety-sensitive positions.
• Selective Service registration requirements and veterans’ preference provisions may apply where relevant.
• Candidates requiring reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act should notify the hiring authority in advance.
• Employment verification will be conducted (e.g., E-Verify) as required by law.
• Any misrepresentation or omission during the application process may disqualify candidacy.

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Why Join (Confidential Client)

• Serve your community while developing transferable skills in disability adjudication.
• Structured training, mentoring, and internal career pathways support growth and promotion.
• Predictable work hours — generally no work to take home or emails after hours.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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