The position is located in the Patient Registration section of the Business Office of the Cheyenne River Health Center in Eagle Butte South Dakota. This section provides registration and eligibility services, which are the key points for interaction with patients to obtain the process demographic and insurance information for alternate resources, purchased/referred care, and private/commercial insurance. The incumbent will be required to work rotating shifts.

Duties

Conduct patient interviews and record/update patient information Perform insurance verification and updating eligibility dates Obtain, scan, record, and file copies of patient documentation Perform auditing of random patient charts

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: OPM Link to the 0679 series: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=Group-Standards For the GS-03 level: Your resume must demonstrate at least Six months 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-3 level. -or- One year 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, or, combination of education and experience that when combined fully meet the minimum qualifications for this position. The total percentage must equal at least 100% to qualify an applicant for the GS-3 level. In addition to the Basic Requirements, you must also meet the Minimum Qualifications stated below. For the GS-04 level: Your resume must demonstrate at least 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 04 level -or- Two 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, or, a combination of education and experience that when combined fully meet the minimum qualifications for this position. The total percentage must equal at least 100% to qualify an applicant for the GS 04 level. For the GS-05 level: Your resume must demonstrate at least One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-4 grade level that equipped the applicant with the knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of this position. Specialized Experience: Determining eligibility by verifying whether documented proof offered meets the requirements for new patients seeking facility services. 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. -or- Four years of education above the high school level, or, Combination of education and experience that when combined fully meet the minimum qualifications for this position. Only education in excess of the first 60 semester hours is creditable toward meeting the specialized experience requirement. The total percentage must equal at least 100 percent to qualify an applicant for GS-5 grade level. For the GS-06 level: Your resume must demonstrate at least One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-5 grade level that equipped the applicant with the knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of this position. Specialized Experience: Determining eligibility by verifying whether documented proof offered meets the requirements for new patients seeking facility services. Interviewing techniques to assists patients in completing new or updated forms, Business Office functions, understanding policies and procedures and refer inquiries to appropriate personnel. Experience working with Electronic Health Record or similar systems; update pertinent patient information, key updated information into patient files, scanning and filing patient documents. 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, however if you are planning to substitute experience for education, you are strongly encouraged to submit a copy of your transcripts or a list of your courses including titles, credit hours completed, and grades. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application package. Official transcripts will be required from all selectees prior to receiving an official offer.

Contacts

• Address Cheyenne River Service Unit 24276 166th Street Airport Road Eagle Butte, SD 57625 US
• Name: Joseph Dudley
• Phone: 605-252-2771
• Email: [email protected]