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This position is located in a Consolidated Patient Account Center (CPAC) in the organization of the Chief Operating Officer (COO) with the position serving as a Financial Administrative Technician (Pharmacy OPECC). The CPAC is a regionally consolidated business entity established to enhance revenue operations throughout the VHA network by standardization and consolidation of functions and the integration of VHA and industry best practices.
Learn more about this agency03/08/2023 to 03/29/2023
$42,022 - $54,625 per year
GS 6
3 vacancies in the following location:
No
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Not required
No
Permanent -
Full-time -
Competitive
None
No
No
CBZY-S731-11870968-23-AMC
711431800
Federal employees who meet the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee.
Family members of a federal employee or uniformed service member who is or was, working overseas.
Current or former competitive service federal employees.
Current excepted service federal employees.
Current federal employees of this agency.
Certain current or former term or temporary federal employees of a land or base management agency.
Individuals eligible under a special authority not listed above, but defined in the federal hiring regulations.
Area of Consideration (AOC): 1st AOC: Current permanent employees of the Mid-South CPAC, station 731, and its satellite locations. 2nd AOC: Current permanent employees of the Department of Veterans Affairs, special authority, CTAP/ICTAP, etc. 3rd AOC: Current permanent Federal employees from other federal agency
Major Duties include (but are not limited to): Serves as the Financial Accounts Technician, responsible for the billing, accounts management, and insurance verification functions as they pertain to the ePharmacy program for all medical centers serviced by the Consolidated Patient Account Center (CPAC). Acts as the liaison for the CPAC, Medical Center CPAC staff, Medical Center Pharmacy, and CMOPs to resolve issues or problems with electronic and paper claim submission to maximize collections. Utilizing various databases and reporting tools, responsible for running multiple reports and working those reports in accordance with Internal Control audit and CPAC Billing functions. Responsible for the collection functions of the Revenue Program Third Party insurance pharmacy reimbursements in accordance with Federal Laws, National Guidelines, and Agency Policies. Coordinates collection efforts utilizing an automated accounts receivable package. This involves managing demand letters at prescribed intervals and reviewing generated reports for completeness and accuracy. Tracked third-party payments posted to suspense and coordinated appropriate and timely resolution of these suspense payments with other departments. Researches and validates offsets/retractions specific to Explanation of Benefits (EOBs) from Third Party pharmacy payers (paper and electronic). Communicates the appropriate posting action to Cashier to ensure balancing/reconciliation of the EOBs (specifically those with offsets or negative adjustments) to the corresponding check from the third-party payer. Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with others throughout the organization and externally.
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday; TBD based on organizational needs and will be discussed during the interview process.
Compressed/Flexible: Not authorized
Telework: VA supports the use of telework as a way to help attract and retain talented individuals in public service, increase worker productivity, and better prepare the agency to operate during emergencies. This position may be authorized for telework upon successfully passing training along with supervisory approval and according to the Agency policy.
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Position Description/PD#: Financial Accounts Technician (Pharmacy OPECC)/PD82998A
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized
Physical Requirements: The work is primarily sedentary, with long periods of sitting at a desk, and working with computers daily. Some work may require walking in offices and similar areas for meetings.
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required
There is no educational substitution at this grade level.
Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.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: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.
Receiving Service Credit or Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave: Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior work experience or military service experience. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed.
Special Employment Consideration: VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply, including those eligible for hiring under 5 CFR 213.3102(u), Schedule A, Appointment of persons with disabilities [i.e., intellectual disabilities, severe physical disabilities, or psychiatric disabilities], and/or Disabled veterans with a compensable service-connected disability of 30% or more. Contact the Agency Contact for information on how to apply under this appointment authority via the Selective Placement Coordinator.
The Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) and Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provide eligible displaced Federal/VA competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. To be qualified you must submit appropriate documentation (a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty location) and be found well-qualified for this vacancy. To be well-qualified: applicants must possess experience that exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors, and who are proficient in most of the required competencies of the job. Information about ICTAP and CTAP eligibility is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website at http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/.
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
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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.
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All applicants are encouraged to apply online. To apply for this position, you must complete the questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 03/29/2023 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/11870968.
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