Medical Support Assistant (PRC)

Indian Health Service • Crow Agency, MT

7d

About The Position

This position is located in the Purchase/Referred Care (PRC) of the IHS Service Unit. The purpose of this position is to provide support services and assistance by performing medical support assistance duties, record keeping and miscellaneous clerical support duties associated with beneficiaries. A REAL ID will be required beginning May 7, 2025, in accordance with 6 C.F.R. 37.5 (2021).

Requirements

• Selectee may be subject to a probationary 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.
• Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check.
• You will need to set up direct deposit so we can pay you.
• Background Investigation Requirement: This position requires the successful completion of a federal background investigation as a condition of employment.
• Upon receipt of instructions, applicants must complete all required background investigation forms within five (5) calendar days of issuance.
• Financial Suitability Requirement: This position requires a review of the applicant's financial history as part of the personnel security and suitability determination.
• Applicants must demonstrate financial responsibility, maintain good standing with creditors, and satisfy all legal financial obligations prior to applying.
• Prior to the appointment, candidates must present two valid forms of identification. If one of the documents is a state-issued ID or driver's license, it must be REAL ID-compliant.
• 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: 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: GS-04 one year of general experience. General experience is progressively responsible clerical, office or other work that indicates ability to perform the work of this position at the GS-4 level.
• OR Education 2 years above high school
• GS-05 at least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-04 grade level that equipped me with the knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of this position.
• Examples include: Providing support services to include performing clerical duties, serving as receptionist and assisting with technical services in a health care setting.
• Working with customers to obtain verification of third-party eligibility, i.e., Medicare, Medicaid and/or private insurance;
• Maintaining record confidentiality and safeguards medical information;
• Initiating and submitting all mandatory correspondence and reports to the supervisor.
• OR Education 4 years above high school
• 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).
• Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Nice To Haves

• The responses are optional and will not be scored. However, they may be reviewed by hiring managers and agency leadership (or designees) during the evaluation process.
• You will be asked to certify that your responses are written in your own words and that you did not use a consultant or artificial intelligence (AI) tool (such as ChatGPT or Copilot).

Responsibilities

• Coordinates Activities and Communications - Reviews patient information to help determine eligibility for care, rules and regulations, the service delivery areas, tribal membership and residence.
• Supports staff in examining alternate resources for patients under the program and screens for patient eligibility through the Medicare, Medicaid, Vocational Rehabilitation, V.A., private insurance or other third-party programs.
• General Clerical Tasks - Provides clerical assistance in the reports and monitoring the cases.
• Types letters and memoranda.
• Prepares responses and routine correspondence and compile information concerning contract services for submission to patients.

Benefits

• Total Compensation Package - Check out IHS's outstanding total compensation package for this job: Medical Support Assistant Total Compensation | Pay (ihs.gov)
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What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree