Summary This position is located within the Albuquerque Area Indian Health Service, Division of Accounting Services, in Albuquerque, New Mexico and reports to the Director of Accounting Services. THIS POSITION IS BEING RE-ADVERTISED TO SOLICIT ADDITIONAL APPLICATIONS. APPLICANTS WHO APPLIED PREVIOUSLY NEED NOT REAPPLY UNLESS SUBMITTING UPDATED AND/OR MISSING INFORMATION. Responsibilities The incumbent is responsible for maintenance of: (1) preparation and submission of various manually prepared reports; (2) participates in initiation of action to effect collection activities; (3) perform a variety of duties pertaining to Medicare, Medicaid, and Private Insurance for the Albuquerque Area Office. Performs research, analysis, compiling, and formatting of aggregate patient data and other statistical data for use by the Area Office, Service Unit, and Indian Health Service Headquarters staff. Reviews and monitors the third-party collections from Medicare, Medicaid, and Private Insurance payers. Researches, analyzes, evaluates, and interprets source documents containing Accounts Receivable (AR) collection data. Identifies discrepancies and works with stakeholders, the UFMS Helpdesk, and the IHS AR technical escalation team on correcting the discrepancies to ensure the accuracy of the AR collection data. Responsible for managing a variety of narrative and tabular material from exported system reports, handwritten or typed drafts, and/or creating documents and spreadsheets based on oral instructions. Uses a personal computer with a variety of software types to generate queries, store and print numerous types of correspondence, reports, and standardized statements. Initiate report queries and export data from RPMS, UFMS and its reporting system. Works directly with the Division Director on the identification, development, and testing of system change requests and procedures governing the conduct of the Accounts Receivable operations. Requirements Conditions of Employment Selectee may be subject to a probationary/trial 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. Measles and Rubella immunization required for selectees born after 1957 and seasonal influenza immunization is required for all staff working in Indian Health Service health care facilities. COVID-19 vaccination is required for all selectees prior to entrance on duty. Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit You will be required to have all federal salary payments electronically deposited into a bank account with a financial institution of your choice. Background Investigation: If you are selected for this vacancy, you must undergo a pre-employment fingerprint check and background investigation. Fingerprint results and background investigation documentation must be cleared prior to hire. After you begin your employment, your continued employment is contingent upon the outcome of a complete background investigation as determined by the sensitivity level of your position. The investigation must find that you are suitable for Federal employment in your position. If you are found not suitable, you will be terminated after you begin work. 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 subject to possible criminal charges. You may be subject to a credit check as a part of the background investigation process. Qualifications 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 for GS-05: Your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, the grade GS-04 level, in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following types of work and/or tasks: Prepare daily collection for batching, post payments and/or adjustments, follow-up on outstanding claims, and assisting with reconciling accounts. OR 4 years of education above the high school level. OR A combination of education and experience that when combined fully meet the minimum qualifications for this position. Only education in excess of the first 60 semester hours is creditable toward meeting the specialized experience requirement. The total percentage must equal at least 100 percent to qualify an applicant for GS-05 grade level. Minimum Qualifications for GS-06: 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: Examples include: Perform a wide range of accounts receivable functions such as reviewing, balancing, researching and adjusting the aged accounts receivable reports to liquidate outstanding account balance. Minimum Qualifications for GS-07: 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: Corresponds with internal and external agency customers, beneficiaries, vendors, and insurance companies; audits bill of collection and billing documents for error, omissions, duplications, inconsistencies; performs required follow-up action to ensure proper collections procedures are adhered to; reviews claims in databases for revenue recovery; and provides support to Service Units. Education Substitution of Education or Combination with Experience for GS-05: Successfully completed education above the high school level in any field for which high school graduation or the equivalent is the normal prerequisite is creditable at grade GS-5. This education must have been obtained in an accredited business, secretarial or technical school, junior college, college or university. One year of full-time academic study is defined as 30 semester hours, 45 quarter hours, or the equivalent in a college or university, or at least 20 hours of classroom instruction per week for approximately 36 weeks in a business, secretarial, or technical school. GS-06/GS-07 (education): Generally, substitution of education is not applicable. 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). You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement. Education There are no education requirements. Additional Information Per IHS policy (SGM 21-04) IHS selectees to positions located in Federally operated hospitals, health centers, and clinics must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 before entry on duty or have IHS approve a medical or religious exemption. If an exemption is approved then wearing a face mask and regular testing for COVID-19 will be required. Your Human Resources Specialist will provide a list of documents acceptable as vaccination proof and instructions on how to submit your vaccination documentation or how to request a medical or religious exemption, if needed. This position is eligible for workplace flexibilities which may include remote work or telework options, and/or flexible work scheduling. These flexibilities may be requested in accordance with the HHS Workplace Flexibilities policy. Additional selection(s) of candidates may be possible within 240 days from the date the certificate of eligibles was issued for this announcement. 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. IHS may offer newly-appointed Federal employees credit for their directly related previous non-federal experience or active duty uniformed military service. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. This position is covered by a Bargaining Unit. Government housing is not available. Travel, transportation, and relocation expenses associated with reporting for duty in this position will be the responsibility of the employee. Recruitment or relocation incentives are not authorized. Uniform Allowance is not authorized. This position has promotion potential to the GS-07 grade level. Promotion to the next grade level is at management's discretion and is based on your demonstrated ability to perform the higher level duties, the continuing need for the higher level duties, and "Regulatory/Administrative" approval. Promotion to the next higher grade level is not guaranteed and no promise of promotion is implied.