HEALTH SYSTEM SPECIALIST

About the role

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*

What you will do

• 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

• 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.

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.

How you will be evaluated

Once the announcement has closed, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience.

If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application package, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this position. You may also be excluded from consideration if you indicate that you are unwilling to accept the lower grade and a determination is made that you are not qualified at the higher grade.

If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration. Verbiage displayed on your resume or application must contain your own words.

You may refer to position descriptions, i.e. the general and specialized experience located within the vacancy announcement, to assist with describing work experiences; however, resumes or applications received in verbatim will not be considered. In your resume you will need to address the general and specialized experience listed above.

Please use as much detail as needed, giving dates (months and years) of the experience, position title and how the experience was gained. This information is needed to determine if you are qualified for the position. Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics).

NOTE: You do not have to respond to the KSA's separately but your resume should contain sufficient information to demonstrate possession of the KSA's.

Knowledge of the mission, organization, programs, and requirements of AGR Medical Department (AMEDD) to provide guidance and assistance on a variety of health care policies/programs, such as military treatment facility, admission policies and facility resources/programs, medical evaluation/physical profile board procedures, alcohol and drug rehabilitation policies/programs, line of duty investigation procedures, TRICARE, etc. Ability to determines the most efficient/economical means of medical treatment available and provide guidance to unit commanders and supervisors concerning medical screening, evaluation, and initiation of care for AGR personnel.

Knowledge of the characteristics of the health care programs to analyze, evaluate, and recommend/implement actions to enhance the provisions of medical treatment for personnel.

Knowledge and recognition of the different functions and motivations of various groups in the health care system and the ability to communicate effectively with each in order to resolve problems and coordinate medical programs. Ability to analyze problems and present both oral and written recommendations concerning physicals, drug testing and medical material.

Knowledge of agency and MAJCOM medical regulations, policies, requirements and standards to administer the AMEDD program, advise unit commanders and supervisors on AGR medical program requirements, and serve as the primary point of contact between AGR personnel and MTF, MEDDAC, NGB and civilian sources of care.

Documents you must provide

• To apply for this position, you are required to submit a complete application package.
• If you fail to provide this documents/information, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and will not be considered any further.
• Resumes must be in your own words.
• Resumes that are verbatim, from this announcement, will not be considered.
• Resume must NOT exceed two (2) pages, IAW Merit Hiring Plan and must include: Contact information Full Name Email Address Phone Number Relevant work history that demonstrates specialized experience for the position you are applying to Position Title Organization/Department/Unit Hours worked per week Dates (format must include Month and Year) you were/are employed and physically performing the work.
• Omit extended leave from your employment history.
• For example, if you hold a federal job but were on military leave for two years, do not list those two years under that position.
• Duties performed Series and grade for federal positions, if held Resumes exceeding 2 pages will not be considered.
• For more guidance please see new resume guidance.
• If your resume includes the below listed content, it will not be used to make an eligibility/qualification determination, and you will not be considered for this vacancy.
• Classified or government sensitive information Social Security Number (SSN) Photos of yourself Personal information, such as age, gender, religious affiliation, etc. Mil Form 174 Mil Form 174 is required.
• Applications without the Mil Form 174 will not be considered If you do not have prior military service, please indicate so on the form.
• (This position requires Military membership in the Washington State Army National Guard).
• Other support documentation (optional or required based on the vacancy announcement) Cover Letter DD-214 SF-50 (latest non-award SF-50) Transcript (s) ***For current Guard/Reserve members, please document your military work experience as follows: (You may adjust the format, so that you do not exceed the two (2) page resume limit, as long as your resume clearly reflects your military employment history.) List month joined (to/from) based on your enlistment contract (DD4) or (Oath) for Officers.
• If you have gaps in service, list them separately.
• Example: 04 Sep 2019 to 03 Sep 2023 Washington Air National Guard Traditional Member 20 hours per month POSITIONS TITLE MOS/AFSC Personnel Superintendent 3S091 Duties Military Orders During this period: (list multiple periods if everything else is the same: Order Type, Duties, & Purpose) 04 Nov 2019 to 03 Dec 2019, 40 hours per week 15 Mar 2020 to 14 May 2020, 40 hours per week Type of Order: ADOS/AT/ST/AGR Order Purpose: Duties: ***If there are multiple purposes on a single order (ie.
• BMT then Tech Training/AIT), list specific periods.
• Example: Order cover 02 Sep 2020 to 12 Mar 2021: List 02 Sep 2020 to 01 Nov 2020 as BMT and 02 Nov 2020 to 12 Mar 2021 as Tech Training/AIT For access to Required Documents please refer to: ***

What to expect next

Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. You are encouraged to reach out to our office to verify that all required application materials have successfully been uploaded prior to the announcement closing. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position.

After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.

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.