
Job Description
This position is located in the Business office branch of an Indian Health Service medical facility. The incumbent is under the general supervision of the Business Office Manager. This position is being readvertised to extend the closing date to "Open Until Filled" and solicit additional applications. Applicants who applied previously need not reapply unless submitting updated and/or missing information.
Duties Acts as an advocate for Indian patients in securing alternative resources such as Medicare, Medicaid, Department of Veterans Affairs, Bureau of Employment Compensation, Third Party Liability, Children's Special Health Services, Aid to Families with dependent children. Works closely with the Social Security Administration (SSA) on local and regional levels, local County Department of Welfare or Department of Human Resources and Tribal offices to establish eligibility for Medicare, AFDC, and Supplemental Social Security Income (SSI) to establish patient eligibility with these programs. Works with Patient Registration to collect and record patient demographics. Follows up on all pending claims. Assists patients with applications for alternate resources, and interpretations of rules and regulations. This position is open until filled, applications will be reviewed starting on 8/27/2024 and every 10 business days thereafter. Salary- $42,022 - $67,231/year