This position is located in Shiprock Service Unit, Division of Administrative Services, Business Office Section. The primary purpose of this position is to perform a major segment of the accounts receivable support function through the follow-up process on all outstanding patient accounts within the Business Office. The incumbent works under the supervision of the Supervisory Health System Specialist.

Duties

Review patient accounts to determine the status of account and make standard adjustments that require special analysis and prepares and processes a variety of documents necessary for the maintenance and follow-up of all outstanding patient accounts. Review delinquent patient account records, follows up with responsible parties via telephone and correspondence according to organizational internal control policy. Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual reports utilizing Accounts Receivable program; efficiently handle and maintain daily workload in accordance with established work flow process. Perform the full range of technical duties regarding the authorization and re-processing of claims for payment. Provide technical direction to other Business Office staff.

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. BASIC REQUIREMENT(S): GS-05: One year equivalent to at least GS-04 level of specialized experience OR 4-years of education above high school. In addition to the Basic Requirements, you must also meet the Minimum Qualifications stated below. 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: Utilizing diverse accounting and patient business procedures, governing a wide variety of patient accounts to analyze and determine the need for, and type of adjustments necessary to reconcile and balance accounts. A four year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree, with major study or at least 24 semester hours in subjects directly related to the position. Combination Education and Experience: Equivalent combinations of successfully completed post-high school education and experience may be used to meet total experience requirements at grades GS-05 and below. 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.

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 https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Contacts

• Address Shiprock Service Unit Hwy 491 N PO Box 160 Shiprock, NM 87420 US
• Name: Navajo Area IHS Human Resources
• Email: [email protected]