Contact Representative

This position is located at the Facility Business Office at the Lower Brule Health Center in Lower Brule, SD. The primary purpose of this position is to function as the alternate Resources Benefits Coordinator, assuring patients demographic and insurance information are updated and assisting patients with applications for alternate resources. A REAL ID will be required beginning May 7, 2025, in accordance with 6 C.F.R. 37.5 (2021). PRINCIPALES MISSIONS : Assist patient with applications for alternate resources, Advocates for Native American patients with alternative resources such as; Medicare, Medicaid, Children's Special Health Services, Third Party Liability, etc. Continuous research and updating changes in rules and regulations for alternate resources. Determines eligibility of patients, updates necessary documentation according to guidelines. Verifies and assists various Federal, State, Tribal and other agencies to verify third party health insurance. QUALIFICATIONS REQUISES : 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-06: 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: Interview patients to determine health care eligibility; Assist patients with their alternate resources application; Act as an advocate for patients securing health care benefit programs such as Medicare, Medicaid or similar alternate resources; Verify current eligibility for third party health insurance; Compile and write reports. 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). IHS Selectees whose duties and responsibilities require them to work permanently, temporarily, or occasionally in an IHS healthcare facility must comply with the IHS Employee Immunization Policy related to vaccine-preventable diseases, consistent with recommendations for healthcare workers. Vaccine exemption requests may be available, as outlined in the IHS Employee Immunization Policy and facility guidance. You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement.

Salaire : $45,409 – $59,031/Per Year | Avantages : https://www.ihs.gov/OHR/pay-and-benefits/insurance/

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