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    Health Insurance Technician - Fort Drum, United States - Department of Defense

    Department of Defense
    Department of Defense Fort Drum, United States

    3 weeks ago

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    Description
    Summary

    About the Position:

    The person in this position will serve as Medical Service Account Officer (MSAO) and Third Party Billing Professional as a Certified Billing Specialist in all aspects of the Guthrie Ambulatory Health Care (GAHC) Clinic Third Party Collection Program (TPCP) to include Third Party Billing, Medical Affirmative Claims Medical Service Account(MSA)and Other health Insurance collection and processing.

    This is a Direct Hire Solicitation

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    Overview


    • Accepting applications
    • Open & closing dates
    04/24/2024 to 05/01/2024


    • Salary
    $44,117 - $57,354 per year


    • Pay scale & grade
    GS 6


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    Location

    1 vacancy in the following location:

    • Fort Drum, NY
    • Remote job
    No


    • Telework eligible
    No


    • Travel Required
    Not required


    • Relocation expenses reimbursed
    No


    • Appointment type
    Permanent -* Work schedule

    Full-time -* Service

    Competitive


    • Promotion potential
    None


    • Job family (Series)
    0503 Financial Clerical And Assistance


    • Supervisory status
    No


    • Security clearance
    Not Required


    • Drug test
    No


    • Position sensitivity and risk
    Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk


    • Trust determination process
    Suitability/Fitness


    • Announcement number

    HSJA HW

    • Control number
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    This job is open to


    • The public
    U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

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    Duties


    • Conduct analyses of the claims/billing process.
    • Interview appropriate individuals to obtain information on insurance carrier.
    • Research statutory regulatory policies, procedures, standards and principles for use in budget preparations and operations.
    • Perform customer service activities for internal/external customers within the immediate organization to support programmatic and financial submissions.
    • Analyze reports on a periodic basis to ensure accuracy and precision.
    • Apply specific procedures and established methods - to include work of automated systems processes to leverage the system's capabilities to produce valid and accurate results.
    • Third Party Billing Professional.
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    Requirements

    Conditions of Employment


    • Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
    • This position requires an immunization screening.
    • In accordance with Department of Defense (DoD) Instruction this position requires Financial Management Certification, Level 1 to be obtained within two years of employment and maintained thereafter.
    • This position has a proficiency requirement of a qualified typist. A qualified typist is defined as typing at least 40 words per minute (WPM) based on a 5 minute sample with 3 or fewer errors.
    Qualifications


    Who May Apply:
    US Citizens

    In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below.

    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; student; social).

    You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

    Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application.

    Additional information about transcripts is in this document.

    Specialized Experience:

    One year of specialized experience which includes verifying accuracy of documents that are submitted to section, maintaining customer files for the section, preparing correspondence and/or reports required by manager, preparing insurance claims for third party collections and/or reconciling patient insurance claim accounts.

    This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service GS-05.

    Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience aloneno substitution of education for experience is permitted.

    Proficiency Required:
    This position requires a qualified typist.

    A qualified typist can type 40 words per minute based on a 5 minute sample with three or fewer errors.

    Additional information


    • Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
    • You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
    • One year trial/probationary period may be required.
    • Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
    • This is a Career Program (CP) 1- Comptroller
    • Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
    • Recruitment or relocation incentives MAY be authorized for highly qualified candidates.
    • Salary
    includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.

    • If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application.
    • If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet.
    • Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.
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    • Benefits
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    A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.

    As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.

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    Review our benefits


    Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.

    Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

    How You Will Be Evaluated

    You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.


    Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement.


    If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position.

    Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.


    You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process.

    If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation.

    Veterans and Military Spouses will be considered along with all other candidates.


    • Benefits
    Help

    A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.

    As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.

    Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

    Review our benefits


    Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.

    Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.


    • Required Documents
    As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits.

    Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee.

    You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.


    The documents you are required to submit vary based on whether or not you are eligible for preference in federal employment.

    A complete description of preference categories and the associated required documents is in the Applicant Checklist for Public Announcements.


    As described above, your complete application includes your resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and documents which prove your eligibility to apply.

    If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.


    Your resume:

    • Your resume may be submitted in any format and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement.
    • If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations and you may not be considered for this vacancy.
    • For qualifications determinations your resume must contain hours worked per week and the dates of employment (i.e., HRS per week and month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete and you may not receive consideration for this position.
    • For additional information see: What to include in your resume.

    Other supporting documents:

    • Cover Letter, optional
    • Most recent Performance Appraisal, if applicable

    NOTE:

    Documents submitted as part of the application package, to include supplemental documents, may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office.

    Some supplemental documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information for someone other than you. You may sanitize these documents to remove another person's personal information before you submit your application.

    You may be asked to provide an un-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected to confirm your eligibility.

    If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

    Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.


    Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.


    • How to Apply


    To apply for this position, you must complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.

    The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 05/01/2024to receive consideration.


    • To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application ).
    • Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
    • After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
    • You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.
    • It is your responsibility to verify that your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan.
    • Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the USA Staffing Applicant Resource Center.
    To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account ), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated.

    For information on what each Application Status means, visit:

    Agency contact information

    Army Applicant Help Desk

    Website

    Address

    JT-DHA-DD83CS DHA STAND-ALONE MKT-GUTHRIE AHC


    DO NOT USE
    Fort Drum, NY 13602

    US

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    Next steps

    If you provided an email address, you will receive an email message acknowledging receipt of your application. Your application package will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking for this position. If you are determined to be ineligible or not qualified, your application will receive no further consideration.


    • Fair and Transparent
    The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.


    • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
    • Reasonable accommodation policy
    • Financial suitability
    • Selective Service
    • New employee probationary period
    • Signature and false statements
    • Privacy Act
    • Social security number request
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    Required Documents


    The documents you are required to submit vary based on whether or not you are eligible for preference in federal employment.

    A complete description of preference categories and the associated required documents is in the Applicant Checklist for Public Announcements.


    As described above, your complete application includes your resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and documents which prove your eligibility to apply.

    If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.


    Your resume:

    • Your resume may be submitted in any format and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement.
    • If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations and you may not be considered for this vacancy.
    • For qualifications determinations your resume must contain hours worked per week and the dates of employment (i.e., HRS per week and month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete and you may not receive consideration for this position.
    • For additional information see: What to include in your resume.

    Other supporting documents:

    • Cover Letter, optional
    • Most recent Performance Appraisal, if applicable

    NOTE:

    Documents submitted as part of the application package, to include supplemental documents, may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office.

    Some supplemental documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information for someone other than you. You may sanitize these documents to remove another person's personal information before you submit your application.

    You may be asked to provide an un-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected to confirm your eligibility.

    If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

    Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.


    Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

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    How to Apply


    To apply for this position, you must complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.

    The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 05/01/2024to receive consideration.


    • To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application ).
    • Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
    • After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
    • You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.
    • It is your responsibility to verify that your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan.
    • Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the USA Staffing Applicant Resource Center.
    To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account ), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated.

    For information on what each Application Status means, visit:

    Read more

    Agency contact information

    Army Applicant Help Desk

    Website

    Address

    JT-DHA-DD83CS DHA STAND-ALONE MKT-GUTHRIE AHC


    DO NOT USE
    Fort Drum, NY 13602

    US

    Learn more about this agency

    Next steps

    If you provided an email address, you will receive an email message acknowledging receipt of your application. Your application package will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking for this position. If you are determined to be ineligible or not qualified, your application will receive no further consideration.

    Read more

    Fair & Transparent

    The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.


    • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
    • Reasonable accommodation policy
    • Financial suitability
    • Selective Service
    • New employee probationary period
    • Signature and false statements
    • Privacy Act
    • Social security number request
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    Overview


    • Accepting applications
    • Open & closing dates
    04/24/2024 to 05/01/2024


    • Salary
    $44,117 - $57,354 per year


    • Pay scale & grade
    GS 6


    • Location

    1 vacancy in the following location:

    • Fort Drum, NY
    • Remote job
    No


    • Telework eligible
    No


    • Travel Required
    Not required


    • Relocation expenses reimbursed
    No


    • Appointment type
    Permanent -* Work schedule

    Full-time -* Service

    Competitive


    • Promotion potential
    None


    • Job family (Series)
    0503 Financial Clerical And Assistance


    • Supervisory status
    No


    • Security clearance
    Not Required


    • Drug test
    No


    • Position sensitivity and risk
    Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk


    • Trust determination process
    Suitability/Fitness


    • Announcement number

    HSJA HW

    • Control number


    This job originated on For the full announcement and to apply, visit Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at will be considered.