Bueroang. (Finanzwesen)
Landstuhl, Germany
Ausschreibungsbereich
WHO MAY APPLY?:
Current INTERNAL Local National Employees throughout Germany. This covers all current Local National employees of the U.S. Forces in Germany, including U.S. Air Force and AAFES-Europe within Germany
and
EXTERNAL Local National Applicants, who reside in Germany.
Hauptaufgaben
POSITION DUTIES:
Serves as Accounting Technician for the Regional Health Command Europe supporting all medical billing functions for Landstuhl Regional Medical Center (LRMC) and BAVARIA MTFs and all Army clinics throughout Europe. Duties include serving as a point of contact for medical accounting representatives for 7 Major, 20 additional insurance companies and other Federal agencies; reviewing, analyzing and reconciling insurance and medical data; establishing and monitoring accounts receivable, and billing and collecting reimbursements for medical services for the hospital and clinics. Independently operates, manages transactions, and analyzes reports from a variety of billing and accounting systems, including Armed Forces Billing and Collecting Utilization Solution(ABACUS), General Fund Enterprise Business System (GFEBS).
Reviews the Third Party Collection Program/Medical Services Account/ Other Health Insurance Form (DD2569) from the patient and the Health Insurance Claim Form (UB04/837i, CMS1500/837p) to ensure that documents are complete and accurate in accordance will all governing laws, regulations, and policies and are correctly entered into and processed through the Armed Forces Billing and Collection Utilization Solution (ABACUS). Corrects and resubmits claims to insurance companies; provides additional information when requested. Develops worksheets to identify and track source transactions and processing cycles utilizing computer software and manual records. Develops and changes forms and/or workflow procedures to prevent recurrences of errors. Determines the eligibility of delinquent medical services accounts ready for transfer to the appropriate agency, DFAS and U.S. Researches collections disputed by patients and finds resolutions in accordance with public law, DOD regulation and guidance and Medical Command guidelines. Generates management reports. Reviews the aging inpatient and outpatient accounts. Each account (claim) on the schedule is reviewed individually, ensuring that all accounts are being monitored and followed. Prepares check deposits utilizing the US Treasury's OTC-net system. Prepares DD Form 1131 Cash Collection Voucher (CCV) in ABACUS and reconciles with accounts to be posted. Enters information into the General Fund Enterprise Business Solution(GFEBS) and the Automated Disbursing System (ADS) for reconciliation and distribution of all funds received. Serves as a point of contact for accounting aspects of the TPCP, MSA, and Interagency.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifikationsanforderungen
Explanations to the E&T Levels (Education & Training Levels) can be found at the following link:
https://portal.chra.army.mil/mnrs?sys_id=0a86e971cd2d2d10aaffb5ebb50f5ac9&view=sp&id=mnrs_kb_article&table=kb_knowledge
C-05:
E&T Level I: 2 years of creditable experience as defined in A below PLUS 1 year of experience as defined in B below.
Current employees who do not meet E&T Level I and who are not in the same or similar occupation must have 2 additional years of creditable experience as described in A below.
E&T Level II: 1 year of creditable experience as defined in A below PLUS 1 year of experience as defined in B below.
E&T Level III and above: No additional experience required.
Current employees who have served one year in the same or similar occupation are qualified for the next higher grade.
C-5a:
E&T Level I: 2 years of creditable experience as defined in A below PLUS 2 years of experience as defined in B below.
Current employees who do not meet E&T Level I and who are not in the same or similar occupation must have 2 additional years of creditable experience as described in A below.
E&T Level II: 1 years of creditable experience as defined in A below PLUS 2 years of experience as defined in B below.
E&T Level III: 1 year of experience as defined in B below.
E&T Level IV: No additional experience required.
Current employees who have served one year in the same or similar occupation are qualified for the next higher grade.
Experience A: Included clerical work in an office or store, working with computers, bookkeeping, making and recording inventories, telephone marketing, arranging for events or as a cashier, etc.
Experience B: Experience in the same or similar line of work as the job for which considered. The experience must demonstrate that the applicant possesses the particular knowledge, skills and abilities required in the position. The predominant experience must have been gained at a comparable level of difficulty to the position to be filled. The amount of the higher level experience must be in a reasonable relation to the required total number of years.
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LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY LEVEL:
English Language Proficiency Level B2 AND German Language Proficiency Level B1 required.
You may test yourself for free at one of the various online providers, who offer tests under the 'Common European Framework of Reference for Languages' (CEFR).
- B1: Understand points regarding family, work, school or leisure-related topics. Deal with most travel situations in areas where the language is spoken. Create simple texts on topics of personal interest. Describe experiences, events, dreams, and ambitions, as well as opinions or plans in brief.
- B2: Understand the main ideas of a complex text such as a technical piece related to their field. Spontaneously interact without too much strain for either the learner or the native speaker.
Produce a detailed text on a wide range of subjects.
Description of the Language Levels:
https://portal.chra.army.mil/mnrs?sys_id=13a66d71cd2d2d10aaffb5ebb50f5aa0&view=sp&id=mnrs_kb_article&table=kb_knowledge
* Experience with the use of common software and computer systems, carrying out routine office work (=Office Automation) is required.
Beschäftigungsbedingungen
This is a permanent full-time position (38.5 hours/ week).
*Position may be filled at the C-0503-05 or at the full performance level, C-0503-5A. The incumbent may be non-competitively promoted to the next higher or full performance level in accordance with regulatory requirements, upon completion of required training, and recommendation of supervisor [if applicable].
*Relocation expenses are not authorized.
THIS CONCERNS ALL EXTERNAL APPLICANTS:
* Generally, you must have been a resident in Germany for at least twelve months. Non-US citizen family members and German citizens are exempt from this requirement.
* Your permanent residence must be within Germany.
* Police Good Conduct Certificate (Polizeiliches Führungszeugnis): On initial appointment, or re-appointment after a break in service, candidates who have been selected for a position must present a police good-conduct certificate prior to appointment to the position. The applicant must obtain the certificate from the local resident registration office. The cost for the certificate is not reimbursable. Non-US citizen family members, except German citizens are exempt from this requirement.
* Upon appointment with the US Forces it is required to present two valid Picture IDs to get access to the Computer Systems. Recognized documents are only: "Personalausweis" (Personal ID), "Reisepass" (Personal Travel ID) and the EU Driver's License (plastic card format). We recommend ensuring at the time of application that at least two of these documents are available or requested.
* Foreign National Screening (Sicherheitsüberprüfung): In accordance with USAREUR Regulation 604-1, within 3 days after appointment, a background check will be initiated to determine suitability for continued employment with the U. S. Forces in Germany. If results are unacceptable, employment will be terminated during the probationary period, or any time thereafter, if the background checks reveal that the employee constitutes a security risk.
* Foreign education may be accredited, please refer to the following websites for additional information: www.anabin.kmk.org or www.anerkennung-in-deutschland.de
* Situational telework possible.
* Knowledge of Basic Medical Terminology desired.
* FM Certification Level 1 required. (within 2 years of employment)