Position is located in an ambulatory health care center. Work is to arrange for medical referral, i.e. send a patient by health care professional to outside referrals for diagnostic testing, medical specialists. We are accepting applications year-round with eligible applicants being placed on a standing register and referred for consideration as vacancies occur. Referral is based on the date management request is received. Recruitment or relocation incentives may be offered.

Duties

The position is located in the Purchased Referred Care (PRC) section of an ambulatory health care center. At the full performance level, position performs the following duties: Assist in the processing of patient care referrals to outside agencies according to policies, procedures and responsibilities. Document all referrals and forwards referral documents to appropriate personnel / department. Follow up the referrals in a timely manner to assure that appointments are made for appropriate care or testing. Answer patient inquiries and takes messages for follow up. Assist providers in completing all medical documentation needed to provide referral services.

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, Grade GS-05, REFERRAL Your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the grade GS-04, which is 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: work experience in a medical office performing administrative tasks such as help patients understand and receive their health insurance coverage, complete forms, code information in automated system such medical records, contact companies about billing or answer telephones and schedule appointments. OR Submit a copy of unofficial transcripts to show 4 years of education above the high school level. Successfully completed education above the high school level in any field for which high school graduation or the equivalent is the normal prerequisite is creditable at grades GS-3 through GS-5. OR Demonstrate meeting qualifications for this grade level by indicating on resume and submitting a copy of unofficial transcripts to show a combination of specialized experience and above high-school education that meets 100% of the qualification requirements for this position. NOTE: Equivalent combinations of education and experience are qualifying for all grade levels and positions for which both education and experience are acceptable. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS, Grade GS-06, REFERRAL Your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the grade GS-05, which is 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 such as work experience with patient information that include medical histories and insurance information or similar experience needed to arrange appointments on behalf of patients to see other doctors that they are referred to (outside the clinic). Specialized Experience refers to 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. Proficiency Requirements for all grades (GS-05 and GS-06): This position requires the skill of a qualified typist. In addition to meeting experience or education requirements, you must be able to type at least 40 words per minute (based on a 5-minute sample with 3 or fewer errors). All candidates must self-certify their typing ability when completing the occupational questionnaire. 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 thecut0ff date or the closing date of the announcement. Cut-off date(s) are established based on the date the human resources office receives management request for a list of eligibles or every 5 days thereafter. The job announcement is open continuous until the closing date.

Education

EDUCATION: For the GS-05 grade level:
Successfully completed education above the high school level in any field for which high school graduation or the equivalent is the normal prerequisite is creditable. This education must have been obtained in an accredited business, secretarial or technical school, junior college, college or university. One year of full-time academic study is defined as 30 semester hours, 45 quarter hours, or the equivalent in a college or university, or at least 20 hours of classroom instruction per week for approximately 36 weeks in a business, secretarial, or technical school.

EDUCATION: For the GS-06 grade level:
As a general rule, education is not creditable above GS-05 for most positions covered by this standard; however, graduate education may be credited in those few instances where the graduate education is directly related to the work of the position.

Contacts

• Address Colville Service Unit PO Box 71 HWY 155 Agency Campus Nespelem, WA 99155 US
• Name: Margaret Witt
• Phone: (503) 414-7732
• Email: [email protected]