Voucher Examiner

About the role

This position is located in the Business Office at the Western Oregon Service Unit in Salem, Oregon. It performs accounts receivable support functions for the patient accounting system, including posting payments and adjustments to accounts receivable. A REAL ID will be required beginning May 7, 2025, in accordance with 6 C.F.R. 37.5 (2021).

Responsibilities

• Identifies, audits, posts, and collects from third‑party health plan carriers for outpatient clients to recover maximum dollars.
• Identifies transaction types; extracts, compiles, and verifies utilization of billing date; computes and adjusts account balances; compares required forms and records; submits and maintains current assignment of benefits.
• Coordinates collections for the third‑party reimbursement program.
• Responsible for accurate processing of secondary and tertiary billing after posting payment of initial claims.
• Responsible for posting all contractual/adjustments related to and in conjunction with posting of payments in accordance with health center policy and procedures.

Requirements

• Selectee may be subject to a probationary period.
• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
• This is a competitive vacancy advertised under Delegated Examining Authority; selections will be processed as new appointments to the civil service (current civil service employees receive new appointments but retain existing benefits, time served, and Federal entitlements).
• IHS employees whose duties require work in an IHS healthcare facility must comply with the IHS Employee Immunization Policy; vaccine exemption requests may be available per policy.
• Designated position covered by Public Law 101‑630 requiring contact or control over Indian children; agency must ensure the selectee has not been found guilty of or pleaded nolo contendere or guilty to certain crimes.
• Must successfully pass the E‑Verify employment verification check.
• Must set up direct deposit for pay.
• Must complete a federal background investigation within five calendar days of receipt of instructions; timely completion is critical.
• Reasonable Accommodation requests for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments must be submitted prior to starting the assessments; decisions are case‑by‑case.
• Additional selections may be made within 240 days from the date the certificate of eligibles was issued.
• Federal employees earn annual leave at a rate based on years of service; IHS may credit directly related previous non‑federal experience or active duty uniformed military service toward annual leave accrual.
• Position is covered by a bargaining unit; recruitment or relocation incentives may be authorized.
• At least a six‑month service agreement will be required.
• Applicants will be asked to provide short essay responses (200 words or less each) to four optional questions; responses are not scored but may be reviewed.

Qualifications

• To qualify, your resume must show sufficient experience and/or education to perform the duties.
• Minimum Qualifications (GS‑07): At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level, performing: identifying and processing a wide variety of transactions; computing and adjusting account balances; posting payment claims; developing statistical reports and control methods while determining receivables and collections; monitoring account balances and reviewing postings for accuracy.
• Education: No specific education requirements.

Benefits

As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a comprehensive benefits package designed to make a federal career rewarding. Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position (full‑time, part‑time, intermittent); contact the hiring agency for specific benefit details.