Lead Medical Support Assistant OA-PRC

Summary

This position is located at the Elko Service Unit in Elko, Nevada. Incumbent provides registration and eligibility services to patients to obtain and process demographic and insurance information for alternate resources, Purchased Referred Care and private/commercial insurance. Serves as first line work leader for Medical Support Assistants and staff. Serves as the Alternate Resource Benefits Coordinator, assuring the identification of patients who are eligible for alternate resources.

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Overview

* Accepting applications

* Open & closing dates

09/09/2024 to 12/20/2024

* Salary

$54,292 - $70,578 per year

* Pay scale & grade

GS 8

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Location

1 vacancy in the following location:

* Elko, NV

* Remote job

No

* Telework eligible

No

* Travel Required

Not required

* Relocation expenses reimbursed

No

* Appointment type

Permanent

* Work schedule

Full-time

* Service

Excepted

* Promotion potential

None

* Job family (Series)

* 0679 Medical Support Assistance

* Supervisory status

No

* Security clearance

Not Required

* Drug test

No

* Position sensitivity and risk

Moderate Risk (MR)

* Trust determination process

* Suitability/Fitness

* Financial disclosure

Yes

* Bargaining unit status

Yes

* Announcement number

IHS-24-PX-12193631-ESEP/MP

* Control number

787043600

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This job is open to

* Federal employees - Competitive service

Current or former competitive service federal employees.

* Federal employees - Excepted service

Current excepted service federal employees.

* Internal to an agency

Current federal employees of this agency.

* Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)

Federal employees who meet the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee.

* Veterans

* Individuals with disabilities

* Native Americans

Native Americans or Alaskan Natives with a tribal affiliation.

Clarification from the agency

The IHS is required by law to give absolute preference to qualified applicants who meet the Secretary of the Interior's definition of Indian for appointment to vacancies within the IHS in accordance with established IHS policy as outlined in the Indian Health Manual Part 7, Chapter 3. The IHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Duties

* Serves as first line work leader for three (3) MSAs GS-0679-05/6/7 in the PRC section. Assigns work and explains work requirements, methods and procedures as needed.

* Distribute and balance the workload among employees in accordance with established work flow or job specialization, assure timely accomplishment of the assigned workload.

* Provides leadership to other MSAs in the department, provides medical support assistance to the department and serves as an advocate for American Indian/Alaskan Natives (AI/AN) patients in the effective utilization of alternate resources such as Medicare, Medicaid, Department of Veteran's Affairs and Affordable Care Act (ACA), and the eligibility of services to AI/AN.

* Works with Purchased Referred Care personnel in screening for potential eligibility for services. Assists patients with applications for alternate resources and interpreting rules and regulations of the agency and/or federal and state entities.

* Maintains, enters, updates and verifies all alternate resources data necessary for patient registration and for accurate billing through the use of the Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS).

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Requirements

Conditions of Employment

Must pass pre-employment examination.

Selectee may be subject to a probationary/trial period

ESEP appointees typically serve a two year trial period

U. S. Citizenship is required

Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959

This is a designated position covered by Public Law 101-630, requiring contact or control over Indian children. Due to this requirement, the agency must ensure that persons hired for these positions have not been found guilty of or pleaded nolo contendere or guilty to certain crimes.

Confidential Financial Disclosure Form required.

Measles and Rubella immunization required for selectees born after 1957 and seasonal influenza immunization is required for all staff working in Indian Health Service health care facilities.

Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit dhs. gov/E-Verify/.

You will need to set up direct deposit so we can pay you.

Background Investigation: If you are selected for this vacancy, you must undergo a pre-employment fingerprint check and background investigation. Fingerprint results and background investigation documentation must be cleared prior to hire. After you begin your employment, your continued employment is contingent upon the outcome of a complete background investigation as determined by the sensitivity level of your position. The investigation must find that you are suitable for Federal employment in your position. If you are found not suitable, you will be terminated after you begin work. If you make a false statement in any part of your application, you may not be hired; you may be fired after you begin work; or subject to possible criminal charges. You may be subject to a credit check as a part of the background investigation process.

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:

GS-0679-08: Your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) year of full-time specialized experience comparable in difficulty and responsibility to the GS-07 grade level that equipped me with the knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of this position. Examples include: Applying rules and procedures and regulations under the Purchased Referred Care (PRC) program; implementing PRC budget funding limitations; advising others of procedural and regulatory requirements; and assisting in the management of PRC transactions while submitting authorizations through proper channels.

TYPING PROFICIENCY REQUIREMENT: In addition to meeting experience requirements, applicants for these positions must show possession of the following skills, as appropriate. Applicants may meet these requirements by passing the appropriate performance test, presenting a certificate of proficiency from a school or other organization authorized to issue such certificates by the Office .