Program Support Assistant
Primary function is to make eligibility determinations for VA healthcare which requires knowledge of laws, directives, policies and procedures. Responsible for running data reports for unverified status of applications, incomplete encounter management errors due to any administrative data input. Updating demographic information. Verifying eligibility/entitlement Using various methods including income assessments, military discharge documents, computer hospital inquiry (HINQ), Veterans Information Solutions (VIS) or by other means Communication with other offices or department Advises Veterans of their eligibility for VA Health care including whether they are eligible or not. Enters data into Vista. Reviews reports, record, and statistical computations for accuracy and propriety. Reviews the Incomplete Encounter Management Module (IEMM) report in order to clean up any discrepancies in administrative data that would prevent the transmission of encounters. Reviews, verifies, and analyzes data submitted for consistency with financial and program objectives and adherence to VA directives. Admits and discharges patients from inpatient settings. Maintains accurate log of beneficiaries checking in for services in the Emergency Department (ED) and accurately logged their disposition. Work schedule:
Irregular Compressed/Flexible Schedule:
Not available Telework:
Not available Virtual:
This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#:
Program Support Assistant/PD004120 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives:
Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 02/04/2020. Time-In-Grade Requirement:
Applicants who are current Federal employees and have held a GS grade any time in the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement. For a GS-06 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-05. The grade may have been in any occupation, but must have been held in the Federal service. An SF-50 that shows your time-in-grade eligibility must be submitted with your application materials. Note:
Time-In-Grade requirements also apply to former Federal employees applying for reinstatement as well as current employees applying for Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) appointment. You may qualify based on your experience as described below:
Specialized
Experience:
You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-05 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to:
Broad knowledge and experience in the field of patient administration both inpatient and outpatient, including medical records and related fields of medical administration. Skill in determining eligibility for benefits SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE MUST BE SUPPORTED IN YOUR RESUME Proficient with extracting information from programs to obtain required information. Knowledge of varied functions of computer spreadsheets, database computer applications etc. to produce and maintain a wide variety of documents. You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position:
CommunicationsComputer SkillsCritical ThinkingOrganizational Stewardship 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; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Note:
A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment. Physical Requirements:
The work is primarily sedentary. A minimum amount of walking, standing, bending and carrying items is required. No special physical qualifications are required. May require occasional travel. For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at https:
//www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Irregular Compressed/Flexible Schedule:
Not available Telework:
Not available Virtual:
This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#:
Program Support Assistant/PD004120 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives:
Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 02/04/2020. Time-In-Grade Requirement:
Applicants who are current Federal employees and have held a GS grade any time in the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement. For a GS-06 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-05. The grade may have been in any occupation, but must have been held in the Federal service. An SF-50 that shows your time-in-grade eligibility must be submitted with your application materials. Note:
Time-In-Grade requirements also apply to former Federal employees applying for reinstatement as well as current employees applying for Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) appointment. You may qualify based on your experience as described below:
Specialized
Experience:
You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-05 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to:
Broad knowledge and experience in the field of patient administration both inpatient and outpatient, including medical records and related fields of medical administration. Skill in determining eligibility for benefits SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE MUST BE SUPPORTED IN YOUR RESUME Proficient with extracting information from programs to obtain required information. Knowledge of varied functions of computer spreadsheets, database computer applications etc. to produce and maintain a wide variety of documents. You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position:
CommunicationsComputer SkillsCritical ThinkingOrganizational Stewardship 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; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Note:
A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment. Physical Requirements:
The work is primarily sedentary. A minimum amount of walking, standing, bending and carrying items is required. No special physical qualifications are required. May require occasional travel. For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at https:
//www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/.
- Department:
0303 Miscellaneous Clerk And Assistant - Salary Range:
$39,502 to $51,353 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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