Join our team of health care professionals 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, Great Falls, MT. The incumbent provides registration and eligibility services which are the key point of interaction with patients. The incumbent reports to the Supervisory Health System Specialist.

Duties

Interviews patients to obtain pertinent current patient registration demographic information. Assist patients in completing new or updated forms for patient registration. Provide patient registration and eligibility services by interacting with patients to obtain, verify andprocess insurance information for Medicaid, Medicare, and Private/Commercial Insurance eligibility information for all patients seen prior to all clinic visits. Maintains confidentiality of medical record information in accordance with the Privacy Act of 1974, Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), and IHS policies and procedures.

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: 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: GS-04: One (1) 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 two (2) years above high school; education must have been obtained in an accredited business, secretarial or technical school, junior college, college or university. GS-05: One (1) year of Specialized Experience equivalent to at least the GS-04 grade level AND/OR 4 years education above the high school level. GS-06: One (1) year of Specialized Experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level. Specialized Experience Examples of: GS-05: Determining eligibility requirements, and obtaining and processing demographic and insurance information for patient registration, alternate resources, contract health services or related purposes; interviews patients to obtain pertinent registration information; maintaining an appointment system by computer and/or appointment book; assisting staff in preparing patient transfer paperwork. GS-06: Determines the eligibility of patient seeking healthcare; assisting patient in competing new or updated forms; obtaining and verifying health records; assisting with making appointments for patients with all providers. Specialized Experience Defined: 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. Applicants who have the 1 year of appropriate specialized experience, as indicated in the table, are not required by this standard to have general experience, education above the high school level, or any additional specialized experience to meet the minimum qualification requirements. 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]