Job Description
Summary About the Position:This position is located at Brooke Army Medical Center at Fort Sam Houston, Texas.This is a Direct Hire Solicitation Learn more about this agency This job is open to The public U.S.Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.Duties Accountable for collection of inpatient and outpatient charges, third party charges, search fees, cosmetic surgery charges, and meals served.Responsible for receipting, safekeeping, and accounting for patient's funds and valuables deposited with the fund in accordance with AR 40-400.Discharges patients from the hospital by inputting data into computerized accounting system.Coordinate with cosmetic surgery clinics to ensure payment for such services are paid in advance.Conducts verification of other health insurance eligibility and covered benefits.Requirements Conditions of employment Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.A Personnel Security Investigation is required.Selectees will be required to sign a statement (Condition of Employment) consenting to seasonal influenza vaccinations or must provide a recognized exemption.A pre-placement medical examination is required.Immunization screening is required.Hepatitis B immunization is required for all positions with direct patient contact.Applicants may be required to show proof of other immunizations depending on the type of position.This position requires you to submit a Public Financial Disclosure Report (OGE 278) or a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE450) upon entry, and annually thereafter.This position may require the incumbent to work on call during irregular work hours which may include evenings, weekends, holidays, and/or varying work schedules Position is designated as Inclement Weather Essential.The incumbent must make every attempt to report for work on time and/or remain on duty during severe weather conditions This position requires a Financial Management Level 1 Certification.Failure to obtain this certification within the required time may subject the incumbent to adverse action.Qualifications Who May Apply:US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the education/experience requirements described below.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).You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application.Additional information about transcripts is in this document.Specialized Experience:One year of specialized experience which includes operating electronic cash registers, distributing register trays and keys to cashiers, and performing end-of-day cash reconciliation to maintain financial accuracy.This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-04).OREducation:Four years of education above the high school level obtained in an accredited business, secretarial or technical school, junior college, college or university.(Note:You must attach a copy of your transcripts to be considered for this position).ORCombination of Education and Experience:A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%.To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12.Then divide your semester hours of education beyond two years (total semester hours minus 60) by 60.Add the two percentages.(Note:You must attach a copy of your transcripts to be considered for this position).Education FOREIGN EDUCATION:If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S.education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S.accredited college or university.For further information, visit:https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.Additional information Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.You will be required to provide proof of U.S.Citizenship.This position requires a 1 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest.In making this determination, the agency may consider your perform