Job Listing: Accounting Technician

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1 vacancy - Tahlequah, OK Become a part of the Department that touches the lives of every American! At the Department of Health and Human Services you can give back to your community, state, and country by making a difference in the lives of Americans everywhere. Join HHS and help to make our world healthier, safer and better for all Americans.
Become a part of the Department that touches the lives of every American! At the Department of Health and Human Services you can give back to your community, state, and country by making a difference in the lives of Americans everywhere. Join HHS and help to make our world healthier, safer and better for all Americans.

Major Duties

Incumbent provides budget and accounting support to the Third Party Reimbursement System. Using bookkeeping and accounting procedures, bills third party insurance, receives payment and reconciles patient accounts. Enters payment data into automated individual accounts receivable reflecting appropriate deductible, co-insurance, non-covered charges, and standard payment amount. Performs analysis of payments to determine appropriateness and completeness of payment. Verifies billing information with payment. Maintains daily contact with numerous insurance companies to reconcile difference in billed charges and payments. Maintains files and documentation for non-payment and documentation regarding all adjustments to private insurance. Posts outpatient Medicare and Medicaid payments to computer and/or individual files as needed.

How to Apply

SUBMIT APPLICATION TO THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS: W.W. Hastings Indian Hospital, Human Resources, 100 S. Bliss, Tahlequah, Oklahoma 74464. ALL APPLICATIONS AND FORMS MUST ACTUALLY BE RECEIVED IN THE HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICE BY 4:30 P.M. ON THE CLOSING DATE. All applications become the property of the Human Resources Office and will not be returned. Therefore all original documents and the completed application forms should be duplicated before being submitted. ELECTRONICALLY FILED APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED. FAXED APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. We do not fax vacancy announcements. For further information or application forms call the Human Resources Office at 918.458.3311. Forms may also be available at nearest IHS facility. Vacancy announcements may also be downloaded from the OPM Website – USAJOBS at <A href=’http://www.usajobs.opm.gov/’>www.usajobs.opm.gov</A><A name=_Hlt67457344></A> or IHS Website at <A href=’http://www.ihs.gov/’>http://www.ihs.gov</A><A name=_Hlt67457982></A><A name=_Hlt67457955></A>. The IHS Website has current vacancy locations listed.EMAIL APPLICATIONS: The Vacancy Announcement Number must be included in the subject line of the email. Required forms may be sent as email attachments or sent as hard copy. Application materials provided by different means must be cross-referenced so they may be combined at the Human Resources Office. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are formatted in a manner that will transmit successfully. The email address for acceptance of online applications for individual vacancy announcements is <A href=’mailto:wwh.jobs@mail.ihs.gov’>wwh.jobs@mail.ihs.gov</A><A name=_Hlt67816890></A>APPLICATION FORMS LISTED BELOW MUST BE SUBMITTED AND INDIVIDUALLY IDENTIFIED BY ANNOUNCEMENT #: SER-08-0330-WWH1. The Federal Government does not require a standard application form for most jobs, but certain information is needed to evaluate your qualifications and determine if you meet legal requirements for Federal employment.Applicants must submit one of the following: (1) OF-612 (Optional Application for Federal Employment), (2) SF-171 (Application for Federal Employment), (3) Resume, or (4) any other written application format. For (3) and (4) see ’ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REQUIRED FOR RESUMES AND ....’ section below. On the SF-171, items 37-47 should not be completed. Position Descriptions will not be accepted.2. “Declaration for Federal Employment” (OF-306 Revised January 2001) must be completed and submitted with original signature to determine your suitability for Federal employment, to authorize a background investigation, and to certify the accuracy of all the information in your application. 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 you may be fined or jailed.3. Verification of Indian Preference: If claiming Indian Preference, applicants must submit a copy of a properly completed and signed Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) certification form, 4432, ’Verification of Indian Preference for Employment in BIA and IHS”. Current employees with acceptable proof (as identified above) on file in their Official Personnel Folder are still required to submit a copy of the required BIA form 4432 with their applications. Indian Preference will not be given unless the BIA form 4432, as previously explained, is attached to the application/resume.4. Copy of latest Personnel Action (SF-50), if a current or former Federal Employee, and if requesting Reinstatement Eligibility, the SF-50 proof of Career or Career-Conditional Status must be submitted.5. If claiming Veterans Preference, a copy of all DD-214 forms, one for each period of service, and, if claiming 10 point Veterans Preference, and SF-15 with all supporting documents.6. A copy of your most recent performance appraisal (required for current Federal employees).7. Narrative Statement, related to the Quality Ranking Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA’s) as outlined in Evaluation Methods.8. A copy of college transcript(s), listing college courses and credits earned is required in order to receive appropriate credit for education. When allowed by Qualification Standards, copies of training certificates (non-college) must be submitted for appropriate credit.ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REQUIRED FOR RESUMES AND OTHER APPLICATION FORMATS:Resumes or other application formats must contain all of the information listed below in sufficient detail to enable the personnel office to make a determination that you have the required qualifications for the position. Applicants for positions in some occupational series must meet certification, licensure, or registration requirements, if required by law, in addition to meeting experience and/or educational requirements. SPECIFICALLY, THE INFORMATION PROVIDED UNDER #6 (HIGH SCHOOL), #7 (COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES), #8 (WORK EXPERIENCE), AND #10 (JOB-RELATED TRAINING) WILL BE USED TO EVALUATE YOUR QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION. FAILURE TO INCLUDE ANY OF THE INFORMATION LISTED BELOW MAY RESULT IN LOSS OF CONSIDERATION FOR THIS POSITION. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WILL NOT BE SOLICITED BY THIS OFFICE. 1. Announcement Number, Title and Grade of the job for which you are applying. 2. Full Name, Mailing Address (with Zip Code) and Day and Evening Phone Numbers (with Area Codes). 3. Social Security Number. 4. Country of Citizenship. 5. Highest Federal civilian grade held (give Job Series and Dates held). 6. High School - Name, City, State (Zip Code if known), and date of Diploma or GED. 7. College and University Credit/Degrees - Name, City, State (Zip Code if known), Majors, Type and Year of any Degrees received (if no Degree show Total Semester or Quarter-Hours earned). 8. Work Experience (paid and non-paid) - Job Title (include series and grade if Federal job), Duties and Accomplishments, Employer’s Name and Address, Supervisor’s Name and Phone Number, Starting and Ending Dates (month, day and year), Hours Per Week, and Salary. 9. Indicate if we may contact your current Supervisor.10. Job-related Training Courses, Skills, Honors, Awards, Special Accomplishments. SELECTION FOR THIS POSITION WILL BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE INDIAN PREFERENCE POLICIES OF THE INDIAN HEALTH SERVICE AND THE OKLAHOMA AREA. CANDIDATES, IF CLAIMING INDIAN PREFERENCE, MUST FURNISH THE APPROPRIATE DOCUMENTATION AS EXPLAINED UNDER ’APPLICATION PROCEDURES’ OR WILL BE CONSIDERED AS A NON-INDIAN CANDIDATE ONLY. NOTE: PERSONS WHO SUBMIT INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL BE GIVEN CREDIT ONLY FOR THE INFORMATION THEY PROVIDE AND MAY NOT, THEREFORE, RECEIVE FULL CREDIT FOR THEIR VETERANS’ PREFERENCE, INDIAN PREFERENCE, EDUCATION, TRAINING AND/OR EXPERIENCE. All application forms are subject to verification. Therefore, careful attention should be given to the information provided. Fraudulent statements or any form of misrepresentation in the application process could result in loss of consideration for this position and/or a determination of unsuitability for Federal employment

Contact Information:
Deborah Vance

Phone: 918-207-3701

Fax: 918-458-3644

Email: deborah.vance@ihs.gov

Or write:
Department Of Health And Human Services
100 S. Bliss
100 S. Bliss Ave.
Tahlequah, OK 74464

US

Fax: 918-458-3644

What To Expect Next:
Once your complete application is received we will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications and determine your ranking. The most highly qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview. We expect to make a selection within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement. You will be notified of the outcome.

Required Skills

Qualifications

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Excepted Service Indian Preference applicants, both those who apply under the Excepted Service Examining Plan (ESEP) and those who are currently on permanent appointment in Indian Health Service, will be rated in accordance with the Indian Health Service Excepted Service Qualification Standards (if established). Normally, Competitive Service Indian Preference applicants will be rated in accordance with the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook, however, these applicants who wish to be considered under the ESEP will be rated separately under the IHS Excepted Service Qualification Standards, or under both standards, if requested. All Non-Indian Preference applicants will be considered under OPM Qualification Standards. The two Qualification Standards are essentially the same, however, any Time-In-Grade requirements will not apply to ESEP applicants. Your description of work experience, level of responsibility, and accomplishments will be used to determine that you meet these requirements.

LEGAL AND REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS: Candidates must meet all requirements cited in the following “qualifications required section” within 30 days after the closing date of the vacancy announcement.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

GS-5: One (1) year of Specialized Experience equivalent to at least the GS-4 level OR four (4) years of education above high school.

Specialized Experience: Experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA’s) to perform successfully the duties of the position and that is typically related to the position to be filled. Examples of Duties: Knowledge of bookkeeping and accounting procedures and techniques relating to classifying account transactions associated with Alternate Resource Procedures, to maintain ledgers of submittals and collections. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level.

SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR EXPERIENCE: may be allowed in accordance with the Office of Personnel Management Qualifications Standards Handbook or IHS Excepted Service Qualification Standards, whichever is applicable.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

1. One Full Time Permanent Position

2. IMMUNIZATION REQUIREMENT- In accordance with the IHS Employee Immunization policy, selectee will be required to be immunized against measles and rubella by providing documentation/proof of immunity to measles and rubella prior to entrance on duty. Exceptions are persons born before 1957 who are not required to take the measles vaccine or provide proof of immunity. Special consideration may be allowed to individuals who are allergic to a component of vaccine or have a history of severe reaction to a vaccine or who are currently pregnant.

Date Posted: June 23, 2008

Job Details	Job Location	Candidate Application
Employer: Department Of Health And Human Services	Address:	Contact:
Job Type: Full-time	City: Broken Arrow
Experience:Any	State: Oklahoma
Education: High School / GED	Zip Code:74012	Online: Website Link

Salary and Benefits

Salary Range: 29,726.00 - 38,639.00 USD per year

Benefits

You may participate in the Federal Employees Health Benefits program, with costs shared with your employer. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#FEHB.

Life insurance coverage is provided. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#life

Long-Term Care Insurance is offered and carries into your retirement. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#ltci

New employees are automatically covered by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). If you are transferring from another agency and covered by CSRS, you may continue in this program. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#retr

You will earn annual vacation leave. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#VACA

You will earn sick leave. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#SKLV

You will be paid for federal holidays that fall within your regularly scheduled tour of duty. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#HOLI

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