Financial Accounts Technician (Accounts Receivable)
Captures insurance information on all non-service connected, service-connected and non-veteran patients who hold third party health plans by:
review of outstanding and/or denied receivables generated from follow up reports in VISTA; review of existing medical records. Audits all Tricare, ChampVA, OWCP/DOL, Allied Veteran, Ineligible Veteran and Fugitive Felons bills for accuracy and ensures authorizations are included. Reviews the rate type to ensure the maximum allowable billing rates are used. Reviews, and analyzes all case information, determines course of action to follow to recover debts. Make inquiries as to the status of Tricare and ChampVA claims either by telephone, written or electronic correspondence. Reviews health insurance coverage with patients, explains issues such as deductibles, co-payments, length of stay, and other matters that explain the VA's role in insurance reimbursement. Determines if collection action is to be pursued, if compromise should be solicited, if suspension should be recommended, or if referral should be made to enforce collection. Reviews payment to assure proper credit. Follows up on partial amounts of payment. Reconciles bill numbers to assure proper accounting records are established. Assures that bills are in proper category for reporting purposes. Work Schedule:
Monday-Friday 8:
00 AM-4:
30 AM Compressed/Flexible:
Not Available Telework:
Not Available Position Description/PD#:
Financial Accounts Technician/11466-A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives:
Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required Bargaining Unit:
Yes To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 06/10/2019. Time-In-Grade Requirement:
Applicants who are current Federal employees and have held a GS grade any time in the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement. For a GS-06 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-05. The grade may have been in any occupation, but must have been held in the Federal service. An SF-50 that shows your time-in-grade eligibility must be submitted with your application materials. Note:
Time-In-Grade requirements also apply to former Federal employees applying for reinstatement as well as current employees applying for Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) appointment. Specialized
Experience:
Must have at least one (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (GS-5) in Federal Service that equipped you with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled. Specialized experience typically include, but are not limited to:
Program support work such as the billing, collection, customer service, financial reports, insurance identification and referral of cases to Utilization review, compilation, and/or tracking of data and program information in support of revenue. You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position:
Communications Computer Skills Customer Service Insurance Medical Information 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; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Note:
A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment. Physical Requirements:
The work requires no special physical demand other than routine bending, kneeling, etc. For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at https:
//www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
review of outstanding and/or denied receivables generated from follow up reports in VISTA; review of existing medical records. Audits all Tricare, ChampVA, OWCP/DOL, Allied Veteran, Ineligible Veteran and Fugitive Felons bills for accuracy and ensures authorizations are included. Reviews the rate type to ensure the maximum allowable billing rates are used. Reviews, and analyzes all case information, determines course of action to follow to recover debts. Make inquiries as to the status of Tricare and ChampVA claims either by telephone, written or electronic correspondence. Reviews health insurance coverage with patients, explains issues such as deductibles, co-payments, length of stay, and other matters that explain the VA's role in insurance reimbursement. Determines if collection action is to be pursued, if compromise should be solicited, if suspension should be recommended, or if referral should be made to enforce collection. Reviews payment to assure proper credit. Follows up on partial amounts of payment. Reconciles bill numbers to assure proper accounting records are established. Assures that bills are in proper category for reporting purposes. Work Schedule:
Monday-Friday 8:
00 AM-4:
30 AM Compressed/Flexible:
Not Available Telework:
Not Available Position Description/PD#:
Financial Accounts Technician/11466-A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives:
Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required Bargaining Unit:
Yes To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 06/10/2019. Time-In-Grade Requirement:
Applicants who are current Federal employees and have held a GS grade any time in the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement. For a GS-06 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-05. The grade may have been in any occupation, but must have been held in the Federal service. An SF-50 that shows your time-in-grade eligibility must be submitted with your application materials. Note:
Time-In-Grade requirements also apply to former Federal employees applying for reinstatement as well as current employees applying for Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) appointment. Specialized
Experience:
Must have at least one (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (GS-5) in Federal Service that equipped you with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled. Specialized experience typically include, but are not limited to:
Program support work such as the billing, collection, customer service, financial reports, insurance identification and referral of cases to Utilization review, compilation, and/or tracking of data and program information in support of revenue. You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position:
Communications Computer Skills Customer Service Insurance Medical Information 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; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Note:
A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment. Physical Requirements:
The work requires no special physical demand other than routine bending, kneeling, etc. For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at https:
//www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/.
- Department:
0503 Financial Clerical And Assistance - Salary Range:
$45,917 to $59,698 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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