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Supervisory Medical Support Assistant

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Announcement number

IHS-23-BJ-11801745-DE

Salary

$46,696 - $60,703 per year

Pay scale & grade

GS 7

Open & closing dates

01/13/2023 to 12/31/2023

Appointment type

Permanent -

Work schedule

Full-time -

Service

Competitive

Supervisory status

Yes

Summary

This position serves as the 1st level supervisor & provides support & technical assistance to Hospital management by evaluating, analyzing & coordinating the operations of the Patient Registration Staff. Also provides technical assistance to the Business Office Manager & Health Information Management Director on matters involving Patient Registration. Required to supervise staff who work on a rotational basis for shift, weekends or holiday duty & ensure patient registration coverage as required.

Duties

Supervise the Patient Registration Staff consisting of six Medical Support Assistants.
Plans work to be accomplished by subordinates and prepares schedules for completion of work.
Advise or counsel employees on work and administrative matters and effects minor disciplinary measures.
Allocate work assignments, coordinate work efforts, resolve operating and administrative problems, review and evaluate work efforts.
Perform audits of patient registration demographics and insurance interviews patients to obtain pertinent patient registration information.

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.

A one-year supervisory/managerial probationary period may be required upon selection/placement.

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:
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: Monitoring and making work assignments; providing input on performance; resolving daily workplace issue and maintaining efficient workflow; assuring coverage of all areas of responsibility; conducting ongoing reviews to ensure quality of work; ensuring accurate and timely scheduling of appointments; providing guidance to staff members to include changes in policies and procedures; distributing and balancing workload; creating and maintaining employee work schedules; orientating and providing on-the-job training for new and current employees; ensuring all training requirements are met and organizing the work structure of assigned areas.

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

Education

There are no education requirements.

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.

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

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/699903000#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: $46,696.00 - $60,703.00 per year

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