Health System Specialist

Quick Facts

• Role: Health System Specialist (Indiana National Guard, Title 32 excepted service)

Description

Responsible for oversight, administration, and implementation of policies related to state medical affairs and health services programs. Serves as a principal advisor on health care eligibility, sources of health care, medical aspects of physical readiness training and testing, and LOD investigations. Coordinates with military medical organizations, manages health services account funds, reviews regulatory guidance, and supervises subordinate staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide oversight and implement policies for state medical affairs and health services programs
• Coordinate with National Guard and military medical organizations (e.g., NGB, MMSO, TRICARE, Military Treatment Facilities, MEB)
• Advise senior leaders and commanders on eligibility for health care and medical readiness matters
• Manage health services account funds and provide required expenditure accounting
• Respond to health services inquiries and correspondence; maintain action files on responses
• Coordinate and ensure proper conduct of the Incapacitation Pay Review Board and the MOS Military Review Board
• Review, evaluate, and interpret regulatory guidance, policies, and procedures applicable to health services programs
• Supervise subordinate staff (planning, assignment, work review, leave approval)
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• National Guard membership required; must hold a compatible military assignment in the National Guard
• Accept excepted service requirements and wear the military uniform
• If not currently a member, be eligible for immediate National Guard membership and employment
• Males born after 31 Dec 1959 must be registered for Selective Service
• Federal employment suitability determined by a background investigation
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory
• Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance
• Ability to establish effective professional working relationships in a cooperative environment
• Irregular and/or overtime hours may be required
• Education/experience in health administration or health care delivery system management OR general + specialized health care management/supervisory experience (as described in the posting)
• Military grades E4 through E7; compatible fields focus on 42A & 68W

Benefits

A career with the U.S. government includes a comprehensive benefits package; eligibility depends on the type of position and whether it is full-time, part-time, or intermittent.