Referral Clerk (Office Automation)

Summary

About the Position: This position is located at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas This is a Direct Hire Solicitation Salary negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service.

Responsibilities

Support the various elements of the referral and authorization process.

Refer safety and risk management concerns to the appropriate supervisor.

Track, obtain, post and enter referral results into the electronic medical record.

Process and track referrals to providers.

Obtain reports of results of those provider visits in a format that is usable.

Confirm accuracy and consistency of enrollee information within the Defense Enrollment and Eligibility Reporting System.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or 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. Basic Requirements for a Referral Clerk (Office Automation): Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes assisting with referral processes using automated systems, answering phone calls, and maintaining files or documentation using a filing system. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-04). OR Education: Four years of education above the high school level obtained in an accredited business, secretarial or technical school, junior college, college or university. OR Combination 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. Proficiency Required: This position requires a qualified typist. A qualified typist can type 40 words per minute.

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/.