HEALTH SYSTEM SPECIALIST

Job Title

GS-0671-9, Health System Specialist

Duties

The duties include:

• Providing guidance and assistance on various health care policies/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.
• Providing policy guidance to unit commanders concerning medical screening/evaluation/initiation of care for AGR personnel.
• Providing technical advice and analysis of information/records for AGR personnel being processed for medical evaluation boards.
• Referring AGR personnel with specific medical problems to agencies with the appropriate specialist for treatment.
• Analyzing information to determine the most efficient/economical means of medical treatment available and the probable course of action.
• Reviewing/analyzing physical examinations to determine if AGR personnel have taken the appropriate physical IAW Department of the Army.
• Establishing and maintaining a program for HIV testing and drug screening for all AGR personnel.
• Providing commanders and supervisors technical assistance and referral information.
• Establishing and maintaining an over 40 cardiovascular screening program.
• 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 primary point of contact between AGR personnel and the MTF, MEDDAC, NGB, and civilian sources of care.
• Other duties as assigned.