This position is located in the Branch of the Emergency Room, Division of Administrative Support Services at the Blackfeet Service Unit in Browning, Montana. The primary purpose of this position is to provide registration and eligibility services which are the key point of interaction with patients to obtain and process demographic and insurance information for Alternate Resources, patient registration, Purchased Referred Care services, and other patient health information.

Duties

Maintaining patient confidentiality. Obtains and verifies the health records and the RPMS Patient Registration System for Medicaid, Medicare, and Private/Commerical Insurance eligibility information for all patients seen prior to all clinic visits. Initiates and carries out a variety of clerical duties associated with the treatment of patients. This position will support the Federal Government's response efforts to COVID-19. READVERTISEMENT - This position is being re-advertised to solicit additional applications. Applicants who applied previously need not reapply unless submitting updated and/or missing information.

Requirements

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: GS-04: One (1) year of general experience OR, successfully completed two (2) years of education above the high school level. GS-05: One (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-4 grade level OR four (4) years above the high school level. GS-06: One (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-5 grade level General Experience-Progressively responsible clerical, office, or other work that indicates ability to acquire the particular knowledge and skills needed to perform the duties of the position to be filled. 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 equivalent to at least the next lower grade level. 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: Examples of specialized experience at the GS-05 level: Determining eligibility requirements, and obtaining and processing demographic and insurance information for patient registration, alternate resources, contract health services or related purposes; interviews patients to obtain pertinent registration information; maintaining an appointment system by computer and/or appointment book; assisting staff in preparing patient transfer paperwork. OR, successfully completed 4 years of education above the high school level. Examples of specialized experience at the GS-06 level: Determines the eligibility of patient seeking healthcare; assisting patient in competing new or updated forms; obtaining and verifying health records; assisting with making appointments for patients with all providers. NOTE: Equivalent combinations of education and experience are qualifying for all grade levels and positions for which both education and experience are acceptable. Time In Grade Federal employees in the competitive service are also subject to the Time-In-Grade Requirements: Merit Promotion (status) candidates must have completed one year of service at the next lower grade level. Time-In-Grade provisions do not apply under the Excepted Service Examining Plan (ESEP). You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement.

Contacts

• Address Blackfeet Service Unit PO Box 760 760 Hospital Circle Browning, MT 59417 US
• Name: Teresa Persell
• Phone: 406-281-3170
• Email: [email protected]