Health System Specialist (PEBLO)

Military Treatment Facilities under DHA • Fort Gordon, GA

19h • Onsite

About The Position

This position is with the Defense Health Agency in the Patient Administration Records/Medical Boards at Dwight D. Eisenhower Army Medical Center (DDEAMC), Fort Gordon, Georgia. The primary purpose is to serve as the Physical Evaluation Board Liaison Officer (PEBLO) for the Medical Treatment Facility and its geographic area of responsibility. The position administers the Physical Disability Evaluation System program and coordinates the medical and administrative processes for service members undergoing disability evaluation.

Requirements

• One year of specialized experience counseling service members and families on disability evaluation processes; coordinating case actions by scheduling appointments, tracking case progress, and maintaining records using automated systems; and collaborating with medical providers, legal counsel, and administrative staff.
• Alternatively, a master's or equivalent graduate degree, or two full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree, with a major study in hospital administration, public health administration, or a related field such as business or public administration, including coursework in health care administration.
• A combination of education and experience may qualify if the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%.
• Successfully complete a Physical Evaluation Board Liaison Officer (PEBLO) training and certification course within 180 days of appointment and annually thereafter.
• Be screened for and obtain required immunizations and vaccinations, unless exempted by a licensed physician; annual seasonal influenza vaccination is mandatory.
• Be available for shift work, including evenings, weekends, holidays, or special situations; shifts rotate on a regularly scheduled basis.
• Be able to report to work or remain at work during severe weather or other emergencies to support mission operations.
• Meet suitability or fitness requirements based on a background investigation.
• Meet TDY or business travel requirements, which may involve privately owned vehicles, commercial transportation, or military aircraft, ships, and vehicles.
• U.S. citizenship is required.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Administer the Physical Disability Evaluation System program for the Medical Treatment Facility, including managing Medical Evaluation Board processing, Temporary Disability Retired List reevaluations, and associated case coordination.
• Counsel military personnel, retirees, and family members on their rights, benefits, and obligations during the disability evaluation process.
• Coordinate medical evaluations, appointments, and related care for Active Duty, Reserve, and National Guard personnel.
• Refer personnel to appropriate agencies for counseling or guidance about benefits provided by the Department of Labor, Social Security Administration, and Veterans Affairs.
• Advise service members on required medical and administrative documentation by evaluating evidence, facilitating case development, and supporting the preparation of appeals, rebuttals, and legal submissions.
• Assist military personnel, retirees, and family members in preparing appeals and rebuttals.

What This Job Offers

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