HEALTH SYSTEM SPECIALIST

Job Title

GS-0671-9, Health System Specialist

Duties

The duties of this position include:

• Providing guidance and assistance on various health care policies and programs.
• Advising in matters pertaining to the administrative management of medical programs.
• Maintaining day-to-day contact with the State Surgeon's Office and functioning as the full-time liaison with the NGB Office of the Army Surgeon.
• Interpreting regulations and directives and establishing a state health system program for AGR personnel.
• Providing policy guidance to unit commanders concerning medical screening and evaluation for AGR personnel.
• Coordinating medical actions and waivers with the MPMO/State Surgeon/NGB.
• Providing technical advice and analysis for AGR personnel being processed for medical evaluation boards.
• Referring AGR personnel with specific medical problems to appropriate specialists for treatment.
• Administering the Army Drug Abuse Prevention Control Program (ADAPCP), if applicable.
• Analyzing information to determine the most efficient and economical means of medical treatment available.
• Reviewing and analyzing physical examinations to determine if AGR personnel have taken the appropriate physical.
• Establishing and maintaining a program for HIV testing and drug screening for all AGR personnel.
• Establishing and maintaining a cardiovascular screening program.
• Scheduling appointments and processing AGR personnel for initial screening through bypass surgery, if necessary.
• Establishing and maintaining a program for the civilian medical/dental treatment of AGR personnel.
• Monitoring and preparing medical budget information for submission to state PBAC.
• Serving as the full-time health systems representative on all AGR Medical Department (AMEDD) related matters.
• Functioning as a key assistant to the Military Personnel Management Specialist (MPMS) in administering the AGR medical program.
• Serving as the primary point of contact between AGR personnel and the MTF, MEDDAC, NGB, and civilian sources of care.
• Assisting AGR family members in requesting medical treatment or establishing entitlement/eligibility.
• Serving as a Health Benefits Advisor (HBA) upon completion of appropriate training.
• Performing other duties as assigned.