Health Benefits Assistant - Waco
Interview and registers applicants to determine eligibility and legal entitlement of applicants for healthcare, including assignments to the appropriate enrollment priority group. Verifies eligibility using various methods, including:
income assessments, military discharge documents, hospital Inquiry (HINQ), Benefits Delivery Network (BDN), Veteran Information Solutions (VIS), and other means such as communication with VA Regional Office. Process electronic applications and/or determine eligibility. Utilize automated systems perform Health Benefit Assistant duties. Research information in order to appropriately advise individuals regarding benefits, eligibilities, financial obligations, co-pay requirements, and their rights to appeal. Process claims for hardships, catastrophic disability, beneficiary travel deductible waivers, and visit/co-pay waivers. Processes request for Veteran Health Identification Cards (VHIC). Work Schedule:
Mon - Fri, 7:
30AM - 4:
00PM or 8:
00AM - 4:
30PM Telework:
Not Available Virtual:
This is not a virtual position. Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required. Position Description/PD#:
Health Benefits Assistant - Waco/PD08052A 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, 07/20/2020. You may qualify based on your experience and/or education as described below:
Specialized
Experience:
You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-04 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to:
Knowledge of Business Office Programs and how they interrelate to various Health Care System services and programs; Regulations, Public Laws, Directives, and Policies regarding the care and treatment of patients and beneficiaries; and gathering information, interpreting and adapting guidelines for application to specific cases or problems. OR, Education:
Applicants may substitute education for the required experience. To qualify based on education for this grade level you must have Applicants may substitute education for the required experience. To qualify based on education for this grade level you must have 4 years above high school. (Note:
This education must have been obtained in an accredited business, secretarial or technical school, junior college, college or university). OR, Combination:
Applicants may also combine education and experience to qualify at this level. You must have an combination of specialized experience and education 4 years above high school. You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position:
Administration and ManagementCommunicationCustomer ServiceExternal AwarenessTechnical CompetenceTechnology Application 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; religions; 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 performed mostly at the desk but there are some instances of standing, bending, walking, lifting and carrying such items as medical records, computer printouts, books, etc. Extended periods of computer terminal use is required. 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.
income assessments, military discharge documents, hospital Inquiry (HINQ), Benefits Delivery Network (BDN), Veteran Information Solutions (VIS), and other means such as communication with VA Regional Office. Process electronic applications and/or determine eligibility. Utilize automated systems perform Health Benefit Assistant duties. Research information in order to appropriately advise individuals regarding benefits, eligibilities, financial obligations, co-pay requirements, and their rights to appeal. Process claims for hardships, catastrophic disability, beneficiary travel deductible waivers, and visit/co-pay waivers. Processes request for Veteran Health Identification Cards (VHIC). Work Schedule:
Mon - Fri, 7:
30AM - 4:
00PM or 8:
00AM - 4:
30PM Telework:
Not Available Virtual:
This is not a virtual position. Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required. Position Description/PD#:
Health Benefits Assistant - Waco/PD08052A 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, 07/20/2020. You may qualify based on your experience and/or education as described below:
Specialized
Experience:
You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-04 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to:
Knowledge of Business Office Programs and how they interrelate to various Health Care System services and programs; Regulations, Public Laws, Directives, and Policies regarding the care and treatment of patients and beneficiaries; and gathering information, interpreting and adapting guidelines for application to specific cases or problems. OR, Education:
Applicants may substitute education for the required experience. To qualify based on education for this grade level you must have Applicants may substitute education for the required experience. To qualify based on education for this grade level you must have 4 years above high school. (Note:
This education must have been obtained in an accredited business, secretarial or technical school, junior college, college or university). OR, Combination:
Applicants may also combine education and experience to qualify at this level. You must have an combination of specialized experience and education 4 years above high school. You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position:
Administration and ManagementCommunicationCustomer ServiceExternal AwarenessTechnical CompetenceTechnology Application 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; religions; 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 performed mostly at the desk but there are some instances of standing, bending, walking, lifting and carrying such items as medical records, computer printouts, books, etc. Extended periods of computer terminal use is required. 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:
$34,916 to $45,393 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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