The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) seeks candidates to fill the Chairperson position for the Provider Reimbursement Review Board (PRRB). The PRRB is an independent five-member panel that adjudicates disputes over institutional reimbursement matters in the Medicare program.
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Salary
$191,900- $191,900
Duties
Serves as Chairperson of the five Provider Reimbursement Review Board members. Which adjudicates adversarial disputes over institutional reimbursement matters in the Medicare program.
Coordinates and directs the administrative activities of the PRRB and the conduct of proceedings before the PRRB.
Plans and coordinates the distribution of PRRB Member workloads, including setting and adjusting short-term priorities, preparing schedules for workload flow, and monitoring progress to meet goals in issuing decisions.
Ensures the integrity and impartiality of the PRRB’s administrative process.
Presides over in hearings and decision conferences; reviews, writes, and edits decisions; develops the administrative record; and handles case management and disposition activities.
Requires appointment by the Secretary of Health and Human Services.
All male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must have registered for the selective service. You will be required to sign a statement certifying his registration, or the applicant must demonstrate exempt status under the Selective Service Law.
Only experience obtained by the closing date of this announcement will be considered.
Qualifications
Ideal candidates will possess knowledge of reimbursement principles incorporated in Title XVIII of the Social Security Act and the PRRB regulations.
Desired qualifications include:
1) a law degree, C.P.A. designation, and/or experience with judicial and administrative processes; and 2) leadership/management experience.
About the Role
PRRB Members, including the Chairperson, are appointed to a three-year term by the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services, with the possibility of reappointment for an additional three years. Service on the PRRB offers substantial responsibility and work that is intellectually engaging and professionally rewarding. The matters that come before the PRRB often involve complex or novel legal questions and decisions issued by the PRRB are commonly litigated in Federal court and on occasion reach the U.S. Supreme Court.
Veteran's Preference does not apply to the PRRB.
This position does not confer non-competitive conversion to the competitive service. Acceptance of an excepted service appointment from applicants in the competitive service will require a written statement of understanding when voluntarily leaving the competitive service.
PRRB Members must reside in the Baltimore, Maryland commuting area, which includes the surrounding localities in which people live and can reasonably be expected to travel back and forth daily. Additionally, PRRB Members may choose to work remotely on a regular basis but must remain available to report to the office in Baltimore, Maryland on both a scheduled and ad hoc basis.
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Required Documents
A complete application consists of the following:
· Cover letter. Address demonstrated interests and qualifications as it relates to the position.
· Resume showing relevant experience. Your resume should list your educational and work experience, including the dates (mm/dd/yyyy) and provide the hours per week, if less than 40.
Failure to provide documents, if selected, may result in lost consideration.
Please DO NOT put your SSN on pages within your application package. Privacy Act - Privacy Act Notice (PL 93-579): The information requested here is used to determine qualifications for employment and is authorized under Title 5 U.S.C. 3302 and 3361.
How to Apply
Qualified candidates should send required documents to: OHApplications@cms.hhs.gov
Please Include Application for PRRB Chairperson Vacancy in the subject line of your email.
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) is the single largest payer for healthcare in the United States. CMS works in partnership with the entire health care community to improve quality and efficiency and provide leadership in an evolving health care system. A career with CMS offers the opportunity to get involved on important national health care issues and be part of a dynamic, fast-paced, and highly visible organization.
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