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Medical Support Assistant (PRC)
Indian Health Service · Posted 1 days ago
About the Role
This position is located in the Purchased/Referred Care (PRC) department at the Pawnee Indian Health Clinic in Pawnee, Oklahoma. 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. This position reports to the Supervisory Health System Specialist. A REAL ID will be required beginning May 7, 2025, in accordance with 6 C.F.R. 37.5 (2021).
What You'll Do
- →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, and V.A., private insurance or other third-party programs.
- →Prepares responses and routine correspondence and compile information concerning contract services for submission to patients.
- →Provides customer services to patients and visitors, answers inquiries or addresses requests, and directs them to the appropriate personnel.
- →Assists staff with follow ups to collect patient medical information, patient visits, and discharge dates to complete medical referrals and decision of payments.
- →Total Compensation Package - Check out IHS's outstanding total compensation package for this job: Medical Support Assistant Total Compensation | Pay (ihs.gov)
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.
- ✓To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify/.
- ✓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.
- ✓A background investigation is a standard process used by the Federal Government to verify an individual's identity, employment history, education, and other relevant information to determine suitability for Federal service.
- ✓Upon receipt of instructions, applicants must complete all required background investigation forms within five (5) calendar days of issuance.
- ✓Timely completion is critical to avoid delays in processing or a determination of unsuitability.
- ✓Applicants are strongly encouraged to prioritize this requirement and to maintain regular communication with their assigned Personnel Security Specialist throughout the process.
- ✓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.
- ✓Individuals with substantial delinquent or unresolved financial obligations-including, but not limited to, delinquent federal or state tax liabilities, defaulted federal student loans, court-ordered fines or fees, or child support arrears-may be deemed unsuitable for employment with the Indian Health Service (IHS).
Personality Fit
Job ID: b34b23d6-b13a-4c7e-a340-a58808dab50b
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