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Billing Technician

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Announcement number

IHS-23-BJ-11801833-DE

Salary

$42,022 - $60,703 per year

Pay scale & grade

GS 6 - 7

Open & closing dates

01/13/2023 to 12/31/2023

Appointment type

Permanent -

Work schedule

Full-time -

Service

Competitive

Summary

The position manages & coordinates the operations of the reimbursement program with Medicaid, Medicare, Private Insurance & others that are in compliance with HIPAA & other requirements. Provides registration & eligibility services which are the key point of interaction with patients to obtain & process demographic & insurance information for alternative resources, Purchased Referred Care & pertinent health information. Works with RPMS automated & electronic Billing & Accounts Receivable Program.

Duties

Billing the appropriate agency for services provided utilizing the automated third party billing procedures.
Reviews Clinical management of patient condition to ensure proper levels of care are noted.
Searches and retrieves individual patient health records to gather and compile information for billing.
Responds to inquiries and request for information from various sources and follows up to ensure a timely response by others.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

Must pass pre-employment examination.
Selectee may be subject to a probationary period
U.S. Citizenship is required
Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959

This is a designated position covered by Public Law 101-630, requiring contact or control over Indian children. Due to this requirement, the agency must ensure that persons hired for these positions have not been found guilty of or pleaded nolo contendere or guilty to certain crimes.

Measles and Rubella immunization required for selectees born after 1957 and seasonal influenza immunization is required for all staff working in Indian Health Service health care facilities.

COVID-19 vaccination is required for all selectees prior to entrance on duty.

Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify/.

You will need to set up direct deposit so we can pay you.

Background Investigation: If you are selected for this vacancy, you must undergo a pre-employment fingerprint check and background investigation. Fingerprint results and background investigation documentation must be cleared prior to hire. After you begin your employment, your continued employment is contingent upon the outcome of a complete background investigation as determined by the sensitivity level of your position. The investigation must find that you are suitable for Federal employment in your position. If you are found not suitable, you will be terminated after you begin work. If you make a false statement in any part of your application, you may not be hired; you may be fired after you begin work; or subject to possible criminal charges. You may be subject to a credit check as a part of the background investigation process.

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, your resume must state sufficient experience and/or education, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are applying.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer and part time experience. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum Qualifications for GS-06:Your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks: Billing the applicable agency for services provided to a patient, responding to third party requirements on post-payment reviews, exclusions, denials and appeals, providing orientation and training to appropriate personnel, verifying that medical records contain proper documentation in accordance with regulations and monitoring inpatient daily census on a concurrent basis.

Minimum Qualifications for GS-07: 1 Year of Specialized Experience equivalent to the GS-06 Grade Level OR 1 Year (18 semester hours) of graduate education that is directly related to the work of the position. Specialized Experience is defined as experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA's) to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled. Examples include: Submitting claims to third party payers and responsible parties, rebilling or correcting billing of accounts previously submitted, verifying information, reviewing reports to identify claims and using the various types of computer systems and searching and retrieving individual patient records to gather and compile information for outpatient services.

You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement.

Education

This position has an education requirement. You are strongly encouraged to submit a copy of your transcripts or a list of your courses including titles, credit hours completed, and grades. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application package. Official transcripts will be required from all selectees prior to receiving an official offer.

Only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education may be credited. Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website: https://www.ed.gov/accreditation.

If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.

Additional information

Per IHS policy (SGM 21-04) IHS selectees to positions located in Federally operated hospitals, health centers, and clinics must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 before entry on duty or have IHS approve a medical or religious exemption. If an exemption is approved then wearing a face mask and regular testing for COVID-19 will be required. Your Human Resources Specialist will provide a list of documents acceptable as vaccination proof and instructions on how to submit your vaccination documentation or how to request a medical or religious exemption, if needed.

Additional selection(s) of candidates may be possible within 240 days from the date the certificate of eligibles was issued for this announcement.

Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. IHS may offer newly-appointed Federal employees credit for their directly related previous non-federal experience or active duty uniformed military service. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave.

This position is covered by a Bargaining Unit.

Recruitment or relocation incentives may be authorized. At least a 6 month service agreement will be required.

This position has promotion potential to the GS-07 grade level. Promotion to the next grade level is at management's discretion and is based on your demonstrated ability to perform the higher level duties, the continuing need for the higher level duties, and "Regulatory/Administrative" approval. Promotion to the next higher grade level is not guaranteed and no promise of promotion is implied.

How to Apply

For additional questions please see our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) found here: http://www.ihs.gov/jobs/index.cfm?module=search&option=faq. To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package. See required documents below.

1. Go to: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/699915900#shorten-link

2. Click 'Apply' to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account.

3. Follow the prompts to upload your resume and/or supporting documents.

4. Read all Eligibility questions and respond accordingly.

5. Complete the assessment questions.

6. Verify all required documentation is included in your application package

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $42,022.00 - $60,703.00 per year

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