Voucher Examiner

This position is located in the Business Office Service Branch, within the Division of Administration Services, at the Crownpoint Service Unit, Crownpoint, New Mexico. This position performs accounts receivable support functions through the follow-up process of all outstanding patient account within the Business Office.

A REAL ID will be required beginning May 7, 2025, in accordance with 6 C.F.R. 37.5 (2021).

Oversees accounts receivable and outstanding account reimbursements functions Processing a wide variety of transactions and compiling reports for third party billing activities and accounts Generate aged reports for follow ups and collection of outstanding accounts Reviews patient accounts to determine the status of account.

Coordinates collections for third party reimbursement program.

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, Ameri. Corps) 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-05 Specialized Experience :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: Reviewing patient account records. Performing telephone contact with third party payers.

Reviewing and examining various bill types. Following up on outstanding patient accounts. Reporting any discrepancies to supervisor. Preparing reports utilizing Accounts Receivable program. OR Education: 4 years above high school level. OR Combination of education and experience: Equivalent combinations of successfully completed post-high school education and experience .

Only education in excess of the first 60 semester hours is creditable toward meeting the specialized experience requirement. The total percentage equals at least 100 percent to qualify for this GS-05 level. GS-06 Specialized Experience: 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: Maintaining and managing patient account filing systems; reviewing patient accounts and establishing appropriate financial arrangements.

Analyzing account discrepancies and resolving complex reconciliation issues. Receiving, reviewing, and interpreting Explanation of Benefits (EOBs) from third-party payers to identify payment discrepancies and ensure accurate account adjustments and applying established policies and procedures. 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).

If you are substituting education for experience; You are strongly encouraged to submit a copy of your transcripts or a list of your courses including titles, credit hours completed, and grades. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application package. Official transcripts will be required from all selectees prior to receiving an official offer.

Only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education may be credited. Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website: https://www.ed.gov/accreditation . If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education.

For further information, visit https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/ .