Join our team of health care porfessionals committed to improving the quality of health care delivery against the stunning backdrop of the Rocky Mountains' snowcapped peaks and sweeping vistas of the Great Plains in the Billings, MT area! This position is located at the Little Shell Service Unit in Great Falls, MT. The purpose of this position is to prepare & submit pharmacy point of sale billing claims. The incumbent reports to the Supervisory Pharmacist or designee.

Duties

Functions as the lead employee and technical resource with regards to the Resource Patient Management System (RPMS) Point-Of-Sale (POS) billing package. Works closely with both the Billing Department and Patient Registration in coordinating POS activities. Works with various insurance companies. Assists the pharmacist with preparing medication orders for dispensing to patients.

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 REQUIREMENTS Individual Occupational Requirements OPM Link: Pharmacy Technician Series 0661 (opm.gov) Specialized Experience For positions at GS-04 and above: Qualifying specialized experience may have been gained in hospital pharmacies, retail pharmacies, or in pharmaceutical firms or laboratories. Experience must have provided a basic knowledge of: Pharmaceutical nomenclature; Characteristics, strengths, and dosage forms of pharmaceuticals; Pharmaceutical systems of weights and measures; and the Variety of procedures and techniques involved in the care, storage, repackaging, bulk compounding, and distribution of pharmaceuticals. In addition to the Basic Requirements, you must also meet the Minimum Qualifications stated below. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS GS-06: One (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to 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: Monitor patient data input into the RPMS Point-of-Sale (POS) system. Assure the accuracy of patient data and appropriateness of billing information so that correct billing documents are produced, and identify possible rejections and resubmits when required. Work with healthcare providers to acquire additional information when prescriptions require more detail to complete the billing process and submit prior authorizations (PA) requests when necessary. Participate with pharmacy and medical staff in documentation and performance of required (CMS requirements, accreditation, etc.) activities to include P&T, DUE and QA, especially with regards to revenue enhancement. Assist the pharmacist with preparing medication orders for dispensing to patient. Maintain pharmacy storeroom and hospital stocks, repackage drugs into usable sizes. 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

There are no education requirements.

Contacts

• Address Little Shell Service Unit 425 Smelter Ave NE Great Falls, MT 59404 US
• Name: Teresa Persell
• Phone: 406-281-3170
• Email: [email protected]