Summary This position is located in the Health Information Management Department of Gallup Indian Medical Center in Gallup, NM. The primary purpose of this position is to oversee and coordinate the ongoing activities of the charge master program. Technical duties to include performing quality/quantitative analysis of patient medical records to assure the presence of all component parts are complete and accurate. Audit report(s) is used to identify training needs for providers to include medical/nursing. Responsibilities 01/03/2025: This position is being re-announced to solicit additional candidates. Applicants who previously applied to this announcement need not re-apply unless submitting updated information and/or missing forms. Coordinates and oversees the ongoing activities of the charge master program. Works with all hospital departments, both inpatient and outpatient to implement and maintain the charge master and related processes. This includes meeting with staff to determine individual department needs for the charge tickets, assisting each department in implementing and revising charge tickets as needed, and advising departments on changing regulatory and billing requirements. Coordinates charge master activities between multiple departments and providing technical advice and assistance to ensure that processes are in place and flow smoothly. Assists departments in developing written policies and procedures for processes in cooperation with other departments in multi-disciplinary processes. Monitors coding compliance through audits and review of reports. Presents results to department supervisors. Identifies inefficiencies and opportunities for improvement of provider and facility coding and compliance. Communicates changes in coding guidelines, rules, and regulations to department supervisors. Communicates clinical documentation discrepancies and provides training for improvement. Determines staff training needs and arranges or provides training as needed to update staff on changes in policies, rules, and regulations, and to support continued functioning of the chargemaster program. Facilitates and chairs the Chargemaster Committee. Develops additional appropriate committees and work groups as needed to address program needs. Facilitates and directs actions to address issues that are generated in the Chargemaster meetings. Establishes timelines for projects, tasks, and reports to be completed. Maintains open lines of communication with all departments and facilitates the accomplishment of tasks while reducing obstacles and roadblocks to objectives. Requirements Conditions of Employment Selectee may be subject to a probationary/trial period ESEP appointees typically serve a two year trial period U.S. Citizenship is required Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 Confidential Financial Disclosure Form required. Measles and Rubella immunization required for selectees born after 1957 and seasonal influenza immunization is required for all staff working in Indian Health Service health care facilities. COVID-19 vaccination is required for all selectees prior to entrance on duty. Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify/. You will need to set up direct deposit so we can pay you. Background Investigation: If you are selected for this vacancy, you must undergo a pre-employment fingerprint check and background investigation. Fingerprint results and background investigation documentation must be cleared prior to hire. After you begin your employment, your continued employment is contingent upon the outcome of a complete background investigation as determined by the sensitivity level of your position. The investigation must find that you are suitable for Federal employment in your position. If you are found not suitable, you will be terminated after you begin work. If you make a false statement in any part of your application, you may not be hired; you may be fired after you begin work; or subject to possible criminal charges. You may be subject to a credit check as a part of the background investigation process. Qualifications To qualify for this position, your resume must state sufficient experience and/or education, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are applying. 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; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer and part time experience. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: GS-09: Applicants must successfully complete 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree -OR- master's or equivalent graduate degree -OR- LL.B. or J.D., if related -OR- Your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks: Specialized experience is defined as knowledge and understanding of mission objectives, goals, plans, and administrative activities which entail having responsibility of deadlines and commitments in an office setting. Coordinating services for delivery, installation and servicing of equipment for multiple facilities and staff members in an effective timely manner. Preparing various correspondence and reports, and prepares office and equipment related projects. Provides clear, concise, and effective responses to routine inquiries for information, and/or answering questions on program operations including technical policies and procedures. NOTE: Equivalent combinations of education and experience are qualifying for all grade levels for which both education and experience are acceptable. Combining Education and Experience: Only graduate education in excess of the amount required for the next lower grade level may be used to qualify applicants for positions at grades GS-9 and GS-11. (When crediting education that requires specific course work, prorate the number of hours of related courses required as a proportion of the total education to be used.) One year of full-time graduate education is considered to be the number of credit hours that the school attended has determined to represent 1 year of full-time study. If that information cannot be obtained from the school, 18 semester hours should be considered as satisfying the 1 year of full-time study requirement. Time In Grade Federal employees in the competitive service are also subject to the Time-In-Grade Requirements: Merit Promotion (status) candidates must have completed one year of service at the next lower grade level. Time-In-Grade provisions do not apply under the Excepted Service Examining Plan (ESEP). You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement. Education This position has an education requirement. You are strongly encouraged to submit a copy of your transcripts or a list of your courses including titles, credit hours completed, and grades. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application package. Official transcripts will be required from all selectees prior to receiving an official offer. Only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education may be credited. Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website: https://www.ed.gov/accreditation.If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/. Additional Information Per IHS policy (SGM 21-04) IHS selectees to positions located in Federally operated hospitals, health centers, and clinics must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 before entry on duty or have IHS approve a medical or religious exemption. If an exemption is approved then wearing a face mask and regular testing for COVID-19 will be required. Your Human Resources Specialist will provide a list of documents acceptable as vaccination proof and instructions on how to submit your vaccination documentation or how to request a medical or religious exemption, if needed. Additional selection(s) of candidates may be possible within 240 days from the date the certificate of eligibles was issued for this announcement. Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. IHS may offer newly-appointed Federal employees credit for their directly related previous non-federal experience or active duty uniformed military service. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. This position is covered by a Bargaining Unit. This position has no promotional potential. No government housing. No recruitment or relocation incentives authorized.