This position is located at the Great Plains Area Regional Drug Dependency Unit Winnebago Ne. The primary purpose of this position is to abstract and interpret data from medical records for preparation and submission of third-party claims, maintain the medical records, and provide clerical and/or administrative support to DDU management. Incumbent also assists with the records management responsibility for the facility.

Duties

Acts as receptionist for the office, receiving visitors and referring them through proper channels to obtain information that mav be outside of the GPARDDU. Provides new patients intake materials, enters au new patient information into electronic medical systems including updating information for subsequent appointments Will provide written monthly reports and occasional oral reports with regards to activities and accomplishments. In addition, appropriate case documentation will be done after each client contact. In conjunction with patient registration, screens for potential 3rd party eligible patients. Works with Social Services and other disciplines that may assist In developing a register of eligible through their current activities related to determining the health status of the elderly. Follows up on all pending claims and works closely with families and agencies to see that the Indian patient is not discriminated against because of their dual l'0le as a citizen and as an IHS recipient

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): Medical Support Assistance Series 0679 (opm.gov) In addition, to the Basic Requirements, you must also meet the Minimum Qualifications stated below- MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: GS-4: I have one year of general experience. General experience is progressively responsible clerical, office or other work that indicates ability to perform the work of this position at the GS-4 level. OR 2 years of education above the high school level. This education must have been obtained in an accredited business, secretarial or technical school, junior college, college or university. GS-5: I have at least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-04 grade level that equipped me with the knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of this position. Examples include Initiate and distribute authorizations after determining patient eligibility; Contact state agencies to determine medical eligibility within jurisdiction; Maintain files of elective procedures; Schedule admissions; Obtain information regarding patient billing. or I have 4 years of education above the high school level. GS-6: I have one year of full-time specialized experience comparable in difficulty and responsibility to the GS-05 grade level that equipped me with the knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of this position. Examples include: Determine patient eligibility as a prerequisite to the authorization of funds; Determine alternate resources available to patients; Conduct personal interviews with patients and/or family members; Maintain an automated system to ensure the accurate accountability of funds; Ensure consistency and correct use of document coding. Time In Grade (Merit Promotion Candidates Only) 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

There are no education requirements.

Contacts

• Address Great Plains Area 115 4th Avenue Southeast Aberdeen, SD 57401 US
• Name: Joseph Dudley
• Phone: 605-226-7203
• Email: [email protected]