About the Position: The Uniform Business Office Administrator (UBO) serves as Third Party Collection Program (TPCP) Assistant Manager at Lyster Army Health Clinic, Fort Novosel, AL. Functions include developing, coordinating, and evaluating the Medical Services Accounts/Third Party Collection Program. The UBO supervises the work of subordinates in the absence of Supervisory Budget Officer (SBO).

Duties

Utilize manual and automation systems and software programs for medical services accounts/third party billing, collections and debt management activities. Audit payments and/or denials for proper reimbursements to the command. Review accounts receivable report for claim rejection trends. Advise the SBO of unusual non-payment trends by patients or insurance companies. Maintain account data in automated spreadsheets. Manage work of subordinate employees in absence of SBO.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position is subject to a pre-employment drug screening, and random testing thereafter, to include testing based on reasonable suspicion and testing due to direct involvement with an on-duty accident.
• This is a DOD Financial Management position. The incumbent must complete training and meet position requirements for certification at Level 2 within 2 years of appointment. Failure to obtain and maintain certification may result in adverse action.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the experience and/or education requirements described below. 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; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes assisting with billing, collections, and debt management activities for a medical department; performing audits of medical billing data; utilizing automated software systems for account maintenance and/or reporting. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-07). OR Education: Master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position, such as: accounting. OR Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the first year (total graduate semester hours minus 18) by 18. Add the two percentages. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: AuditingFinancial ManagementManages and Organizes Information

Education

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Contacts

• Address JT-DHA-DD83CV DHA STAND-ALONE MKT-LYSTER AHC DO NOT USE Fort Novosel, AL 36362 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk