HEALTH SYSTEM SPECIALIST

Summary This is a Washington Army National Guard Title 32 Excepted Service Unit Technician position: HEALTH SYSTEM SPECIALIST Location: Command Group Camp Murray, Washington 98430 Army National Guard Units Appointment Type: Permanent, excepted service Advertised as: ENLISTED May be used to fill one or more vacancies. Ensure you read this announcement in its entirety, complete all application requirements, and your USA Jobs profile name is accurate Responsibilities A GS-0671-9, HEALTH SYSTEM SPECIALIST: Provides guidance and assistance on a variety of health care policies/programs, e.g. Military Treatment Facility (MTF), admission policies and facility resources/programs, medical evaluation/physical profile board procedures, alcohol and drug rehabilitation policies/programs, line of duty investigation procedures, CHAMPUS, Delta Dental Plan, and Veterans Administration sponsored programs. Advises in matters pertaining to the administrative management of medical programs. Maintains day-to-day contact with the State Surgeon's Office and functions as the full-time liaison with the NGB Office of the Army Surgeon. Responsible for the interpretation of various regulations and directives and the establishment of a state health system program for AGR personnel. Provides policy guidance to unit commanders concerning medical screening/evaluation/initiation of care for AGR personnel. Coordinates medical actions/waivers with the MPMO/State Surgeon/NGB. Provides technical advice and analysis of information/records for AGR personnel being processed for medical evaluation boards. Refers AGR personnel with specific medical problems to agencies with the appropriate specialist for treatment, e.g. substance abuse problems and individual/family counseling. May administer the Army Drug Abuse Prevention Control Program (ADAPCP). Analyzes information to determine the most efficient/economical means of medical treatment available and the probable course of action, using knowledge of medical terminology and practices. Reviews/analyzes physical examinations to determine if AGR personnel have taken the appropriate physical IAW Department of the Army, to include technical review of diagnostic figures, interpretation f medical terminology, and if any waivers are required. Establishes and maintains a program for HIV testing and drug screening for all AGR personnel. Provides commanders and supervisors technical assistance and referral information. Establishes and maintains an over 40 cardiovascular screening program. Schedules appointments and processes AGR personnel for initial screening (Phase I) through bypass surgery, if necessary. Maintains all necessary documentation. Establishes and maintains a program for the civilian medical/dental treatment of AGR personnel, to include nature of treatment, estimated and actual cost of treatment, and submission of billing documents/information for payment. Monitors and prepares medical budget information for submission to state PBAC. May serve as Program Manager for medical care and/or medical travel account. Serves as the primary point of contact between AGR personnel and the MTF, MEDDAC, NGB, and civilian sources of care. May also assist AGR family members in requesting medical treatment or establishing entitlement/eligibility. May serve as a Health Benefits Advisor (HBA) upon completion of appropriate training. Other duties as assigned. Requirements Conditions of Employment MILITARY REQUIREMENTS: Military Grades: E4 - E6 Desired Military Assignments: 68W - Applicants need not be assigned to the position or possess the MOS to apply or be considered for selection. Selected applicant must be assigned to a compatible Military position and attain MOS within 1 year of appointment action. - May be required to successfully complete a trial period. - Participation in direct deposit is mandatory. - All soldiers, civilian employees, and contractor employees who drive Army-owned or leased vehicles must complete the Army Avoidance Course (AAC) training when they start working for the Army. Must have a valid Washington state and military driver's license. Must be able to obtain a Government Travel Card (GTC) and be able to attend all schools deemed necessary by the supervisor. - Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service. - Must maintain membership in the WA Army National Guard for continued employment. - Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance of the position. - This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968. An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position. - Position requires ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission. - May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours; overtime may be required. - The duties and responsibilities of your job may significantly impact the environment. You are responsible to maintain awareness of your environmental responsibilities as dictated by legal and regulatory requirements, your organization, and its changing mission. Qualifications GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Work that required a knowledge of the basic principles and practices related to the management of a health care delivery system. Such experience may have been gained as an administrative officer, management analyst, or administrative or clinical program manager or supervisor in a health care delivery system. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must have at least 24 months experiences of progressively responsible analytical or administrative, or clinical management or supervisory experience in the health care field. This work may have been performed in an operating health care facility or a higher organizational echelon with advisory or directional authority over such facilities. Work must have involved a close working relationship with facility managers and analysis and/or coordination of administrative, clinical, or other service activities, and provided knowledge of the following: Missions, organizations, programs, and requirements of health care delivery systems; Regulations and standards of various regulatory and credentialing groups; and Government-wide, agency, and facility systems and requirements in various administrative areas such as budget, personnel, and procurement. OR "1 year equivalent to at least next lower grade level" ***Note: If this vacancy announcement indicates Specialized Experience, "1 year equivalent to at least next lower grade level", you must provide your last SF 50, if you are a current or former Federal Employee and you want to be considered under this provision. Education Education Requirements: High School Diploma or GED Degree Required: N/A Substitution of Education for Specialized Experience: Major study -- hospital administration, public health administration, or related fields such as business or public administration with course work in health care administration: master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. or J.D., if related You must provide transcripts or other documentation to support your Educational claims. To receive credit for Education, you must provide documentation of proof that you meet the Education requirements for this position. If you are selected for a vacancy that requires a specific degree and/or coursework you will be required to provide official transcripts prior to appointment. Substitution of Education for Specialized Experience: Not Applicable. Additional Information - Certain incentive(s) may be available pending funding and approval but are not guaranteed. - If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency ( - Military Technicians are ineligible for enlistment, retention, and student loan repayment bonuses. Acceptance of a Technician position will terminate these incentives. - Military Technicians in the excepted service will wear the appropriate uniform while performing as a Technician. - Veteran's preference does not apply to National Guard Technician positions in accordance with Title 32 USC 709 (f). - May be required to successfully complete a trial period. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY: The WA National Guard is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service or other non-merit factor. If you are unable to upload a document online please send the document via email to our WA HRO Distro Box.