Nashville Area Indian Health Service announces a job opening at the Indian Health Service office located at:
122 E Seneca St., Manlius, NY 13104.
This job will work in conjunction with the physicians at the Onondaga Nation Health Center to provide services.
Job Description: 
Provides administrative support to the Nashville Area Office, work in coordination with the Onondaga Nation Health Center, Departments within the Office of Public Health, Chief Medical Officer or other offices supporting the following areas:
This position is located in the Purchase Referred Care Department at an IHS Service Unit. The purpose of the position is to administer the provision of Purchased/Referred Care in compliance with regulatory requirements to determine patient’s eligibility, defining and interpreting PRC regulations and guidelines and maintaining records. Employee reports to the departmental supervisor.
DUTIES:
- Receives, enters, and edits all non-IHS and IHS referrals.
- Verifies and determines patient’s eligibility for third party resources.
- Performs research related to medical documentation, administrative compliance, and inquiries.
- Conducts in-depth face to face interviews or by telephone to gather pertinent information related to patient care.
- Ensures PRC funds are available prior to issuance of obligating documents on behalf of the government.
- Initiates medical authorizations.
- Gathers all necessary information for appeals or denials.
- Prepares periodic and special reports.
The application is available online beginning on May 5, 2025.
Please click here link to apply