Health System Specialist (Family Member Travel Screening/ Exceptional Family Member Program)

Military Treatment Facilities under DHA • Fort Richardson, AK

16h • Onsite

About The Position

This position is located at Fort Richardson, Alaska, and supports the Family Member Travel Screening and Exceptional Family Member Program. The incumbent conducts initial interviews, handles unusually difficult or sensitive cases, and provides age-appropriate developmental screening questionnaires and instructions to families with children from birth through age six before medical screening appointments. The position coordinates Family Member Travel Screening documents with the gaining OCONUS medical authority and communicates family travel recommendation outcomes to service members.

The incumbent advises and assists administrative staff, medical personnel, service members, families, and others on program procedures, objectives, options, and outcomes. In conjunction with the EFMP provider, the incumbent provides annual instruction to health facility staff on enrollment criteria and completion of medical and educational enrollment forms, and reviews enrollment packets for completeness, accuracy, legibility, and regulatory compliance. The position is designated mission essential and requires reporting during contingency operations, natural disasters, extreme weather, or other emergencies.

Federal employees in Alaska are currently entitled to a 1.49% cost-of-living allowance in addition to base salary; this allowance is subject to change. This is a Direct Hire Solicitation.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship.
• One year of specialized experience conducting screening methods to refer patients or clients to medical, dental, family, or community support programs; providing guidance and instruction on enrollment into Family Medical Travel Screening; and preparing accurate and complete correspondence using an automated system; OR a qualifying graduate degree or education-and-experience combination.
• If qualifying through education, a master's or equivalent graduate degree, or two full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree, in hospital administration, public health administration, or a related field such as business or public administration with coursework in health care administration; a qualifying combination of education and experience may also be used.
• Ability to obtain and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Red Cross or American Heart Association; advanced certification does not replace BLS.
• Immunization screening is required. Hepatitis B immunization is required for positions with direct patient contact; other immunization proof may be required depending on the position.
• Consent to seasonal influenza vaccination or provide a recognized exemption.
• Satisfactory suitability or fitness determination and required Personnel Security Investigation.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• Provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
• Complete a one-year probationary period.
• Use direct deposit for pay.
• Be able to report during emergencies and severe weather because the position is mission essential.

Nice To Haves

• Recruitment or relocation incentives may be authorized for highly qualified candidates.

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial interviews and personally handle unusually difficult or sensitive cases.
• Provide age-appropriate Developmental Screening Questionnaires and instructions to families with children from birth through age six before their medical screening appointments.
• Coordinate Family Member Travel Screening documents with the gaining OCONUS medical authority and return the family travel recommendation outcome to the service member.
• In conjunction with the EFMP provider, instruct health facility staff annually on enrollment criteria and completion of medical and educational enrollment forms.
• Provide advice, guidance, and assistance to administrative staff, medical personnel, service members and their families, and others regarding program procedures, objectives, options, and results.
• Review enrollment packets for completeness, accuracy, legibility, and regulatory compliance.
• Report to work during contingency operations, natural disasters, extreme weather, or other emergency situations, and make every attempt to report on time or remain on duty during severe weather.

Benefits

• Comprehensive federal employee benefits package; specific eligibility depends on position type.
• A 1.49% cost-of-living allowance for federal employees in Alaska, subject to change.
• Pay retention may apply to selectees from the contiguous United States when their basic rate of pay would otherwise be reduced.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level