Medical Reimbursement Technician

Veterans Health Administration; Kansas; On-site; USD 41,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telework eligible

Job summary

Veterans Health Administration, located in Leavenworth, KS, seeks a Billing and Insurance Verification Specialist to verify patient insurance coverage, collect information, and ensure accurate bills for reimbursement and non-reimbursable charges. The position is not virtual and requires residency or relocation within commuting distance.

Duties include confirming benefits, updating electronic records, and generating reports while handling patient inquiries on eligibility and payment procedures.

Qualifications

• Transcript required for GS-5 level qualifications.
• Education recognized by US Department of Education is required.

Responsibilities

• Verifies patient insurance coverage and benefits.
• Updates patient information in electronic databases and generates monthly reports.
• Verifies eligibility and processes billing, and reviews denials for correction.
• Performs third party collection and accounts receivable tasks.
• Responds to patient questions about eligibility, billing, and payment procedures.

Job description

• Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

This position is assigned to the Consolidated Patient Account Center (CPAC), Chief Operating Officer (COO), Billing and Insurance Verification Department, performing a broad range of duties to achieve the established and expected results for medical billing and reimbursable and non-reimbursable collections at the VA Medical Center in Leavenworth, KS.

Key Responsibilities

***THIS IS NOT A VIRTUAL POSITION, YOU MUST LIVE WITHIN OR BE WILLING TO RELOCATE WITHIN A COMMUTABLE DISTANCE OF THE DUTY LOCATION*** This position involves a multi-grade career ladder. The major duties listed below represent the full performance level of GS-6. At the GS-5 grade level, you will perform assignments of a more limited scope and with less independence. You will progressively acquire the background necessary to perform at the full performance level of GS-6.

Promotion is at the discretion of the supervisor and is contingent upon satisfactory performance, availability of higher-level work, and availability of funds. Duties include, but may not be limited to the following: Performs verification of patient insurance coverage. Obtains patient insurance information through automated databases, direct patient contact and contact with insurance companies.

Verifies benefits, policy number, pre-certification requirements, and effective dates of coverage. Updates and maintains patient information in an electronic database. Generates monthly reports as required. Ensures that all billable cases are identified and that bills are accurately generated. Validates claims for billing purposes, ensuring eligibility, and referring questionable coding for review. Tracks, reviews, and corrects denials.

Obtains required information and coordinates completion of forms with patients, staff, and providers. Responds to patients' questions, explaining eligibility requirements, insurance provisions, and billing and payment procedures. Performs third party collection from insurance companies and accounts receivable functions. Verifies the accuracy of payments, resolves problems and discrepancies, and closes out accounts. Performs other related duties as required.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am until 4:30 pm. Recruitment & Relocation Incentives: Not authorized Telework: This position may be authorized for telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process.

Requirements & Education

IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education at the GS-5 level. There is no educational substitution at the GS-6 grade level. NOTE: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.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/.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $41400 – $58456/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-01.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.