Medical Support Assistant (OA)
Location: Crownpoint, New Mexico
Description: Department Of Health And Human Services is in need of Medical Support Assistant (OA) right now, this job will be depute in New Mexico. For complete informations about this job opportunity kindly see the descriptions. Become a part of the Department that touches the lives of every American! At HHS you can give back to your community, state, and country by making a difference in the l! ives of Americans everywhere. Join HHS and help make our world healthier, safer and better for all Americans.
The Indian Health Service is required by law to give absolute preference to qualified Indian applicants and employees who are qualified and suitable for Federal employment. The Indian Health Service (IHS) by law is committed to affording employment preference to American Indian and Alaska Native candidates who meet the Secretary of the Interior's definition of Indian for appointment to vacancies within the IHS in accordance with established IHS policy as outlined in the Indian Health Manual Part 7, Chapter 3. In other than the above, the Indian Health Service is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
ORGANIZATIONAL LOCATION:
Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Indian Health Service (IHS), Crownpoint Healthcare Facility, Business Office, Crownpoint, NM United States 1 vacancy
POSITION DETAILS: Permanent, One (1) positio! n to be filled
Salary range: $27,990.00- $45,3! 76.00 (Annually)
Promotion potential: Yes, GS-06
Merit Promotion Position: Yes
Travel Required: No
Supervisory/Managerial Position: No
Relocation Expenses Paid: Not Paid: travel, transportation, and relocation expenses associated with reporting for duty in this position will be the responsibility of the employee.
Is position covered by PL 101-630? No
Is drug testing required? No
Is government housing available? No
Is this a bargaining unit position? Yes
Alternative work schedule, call back, standby, rotating shifts, nights/weekends/holidays? Yes
Who may apply section
Excepted Service Examining Plan Candidates (ESEP)
Merit Promotion Plan Candidates (MPP)
Veteran's Preference including Veterans Employment Opportunity Act Candidates (VEOA)
Commissioned Corps Candidates
- visit jobs@ihs.gov for more infor! mation on Who May Apply KEY REQUIREMENTS
As part of the pre-employment process, fingerprint checks are required.
If applicable-Selective Service registration (Males born after 12/31/59)
Typing Proficiency required for this position. DUTIES:
This position is located in the Division of Administrative Services, Business Office, Patient Registration/Admission Department, Crownpoint Healthcare Facility, Crownpoint, NM. Please ensure you answer all questions and follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may impact your rating or result in you losing consideration for the job.
Interviews patients and/or family members to obtain pertinent and accurate patient registration information; i.e., demographic, alternate resource information and authorization to enable the Service Unit to bill for health care services, including the Non-Beneficiary services.
Obtains photocopies of! legal documents regarding adoption, power of attorney and name changes! . Checks in and makes appointments for patient using the current service unit scheduling system with various clinics throughout the service unit.
Operates personal computers, data processing equipment, and/or office support software for different types of word processing, data entry, or data retrieval.
Assists patients in completing new or updated forms. Works in stressful situations; deals with a variety of people who may be angry or upset and complaining about processes and procedures. Completes admissions forms for scheduled admissions from information provided by the patient and by the referring provider.
Verifies eligibility with assistance, Identifies patients with health benefits, Determines eligibility of patients seeking health care. Ensures patient understands the fair entitlement of IHS/non IHS facilities. Communicates and assists Contact Representatives in obtaining prescreens and/or applications. QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
BASIC QUALIFICAT! ION : For GS-04: Candidates must have had 52 weeks of general experience equivalent to at least the GS-03 level to qualify for the GS-04 grade level. For GS-05: Candidates must have had 52 weeks of specialized experience equivalent
to at least the GS-04 level to qualify for the GS-05 level. GS-06: Candidate must have had 52 weeks of
specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-05 level to qualify for
the GS-06 grade level.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE : 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. To
be creditable, specialized experience must have been at least equivalent to the
next lower grade level. Examples of the type of experience that will be
credited are: planning and carrying out the work of the office such as;
providing patient re! gistration and eligibility services, process demographic
and insura! nce information of alternate resources, procedures or operations and
the use of automated systems equipment.
SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR EXPERIENCE : For GS-04, successfully completed two years above high school is
qualifying. For GS-05, successfully completed four years above high school
level in any field for which high school graduation or the equivalent is the
normal prerequisite. This education must have been obtained in an accredited
business, secretarial or technicial school, junior college, college or
university. For GS-06 and above, education is not
creditable.
PROFICIENCY REQUIREMENTS : Applicants must present evident passing the typing proficiency from a
school or other organizations authorized to issue such certification (40) WPM
typing speed. WPM are based on a five minute sample with three or fewer errors.
TYPING PROFICIENCY MUST BE SUBMITTED WITH YOUR EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION.
Certifi! cates of proficiency are acceptable for 3 years from date of issuance.
TIME IN GRADE REQUIREMENTS : Federal status applicants must have completed at least 52 weeks of
service in a position no more than one grade lower than the position to be
filled. If selected under the Excepted Service Examining Plan, individuals may
be appointed without regard to time-in-grade requirements.
You must meet the requirements of the job by this date: Wednesday, March 27, 2013
As per the IHS Excepted Service Hiring Plan: Current employees and eligible applicants are considered under merit promotion only, unless they provide an appropriate Standard Form (SF)-50, "Notification of Personnel Action," and indicate under which plan they are applying. Please indicate on your resume and during the online assessment process which hiring plan you want to be considered under: Merit Promotion and/or the IHS Excepted Service Hiring Plan. See jobs@! ihs.gov for more details. HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:
The HHS C! areers system simplifies the Federal application process by replacing the former KSA job-element statements with on-line self-assessment questions. Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications requirements will be invited to complete an on-line questionnaire assessing the following:
Typing Proficiency Requirement
Knowledge of Medical Billing Policies and Procedure
Ability to Communicate with Clients and Customers
Ability to Organize and Maintain Information for Proper Billing and Claim Processing.
If found qualified, your score will range from 70-100 points (not including points that may be assigned for Veterans' Preference). We will compare your resume and supporting documentation to your responses on the assessment questionnaire. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application materials, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this job. You will be deemed well qualified if you score! 85 and above.
For I/CTAP purposes, you will be deemed well-qualified if you are placed in at least the well-qualified category. BENEFITS:
The Federal Government offers a comprehensive benefits package. Explore the major benefits offered to most Federal employees at https://my.usajobs.gov/ResourceCenter/Index/Interactive/Benefits#icc . OTHER INFORMATION:
If you are claiming CTAP/ICTAP eligibility, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal, proof of eligibility, and your most current SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location. To be considered under CTAP/ICTAP, you must be well qualified with a score of at least 85 for this position. For information on CTAP/ICTAP, visit:
http://www.ihs.gov/JobsCareerDevelop/JobsAtIHS/doc/ctap.doc
http://help.usajobs.gov/index.php/What_is_ICTAP%3F
Additional selections of candidates may be possible within 90 days from the date the certificate of eligibles ! was issued for this announcement, for filling additional or similar pos! itions. However if there are no qualified Indian Preference candidates on the Certificate the vacancy must be reannounced.
Candidates must meet time-after-competitive appointment, time-in-grade (if applicable), qualification requirements, licensure requirements (possess and maintain a current, valid, active State license/registration as a XXXX), performance requirements, citizenship and suitability requirements, and any other eligibility requirements within 30 days of the closing date of the vacancy announcement.
Measles and Rubella immunization required for selectees born after 1957.
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.
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