Health System Specialist

Department of Defense • Bremerton, WA

358d • $83,104 - $108,029

About The Position

This position is located in the Healthcare Operations Department of Naval Hospital, Bremerton TRICARE Operations, duty location Bremerton Washington. The purpose of the position is to support management by providing research, analysis, evaluation, interpretation and advice on statistical information relating to a wide variety of health care services, programs, projects, resources, organizations, delivery and funding systems. This is a Direct Hire Solicitation.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position requires the incumbent be able to obtain and maintain a Security clearance (Tier 3).
• Appointment to this position is subject to a two-year probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the requirements as described in 5 CFR Part 315.
• This position is subject to screening and update of required immunizations unless exempted for medical or administrative reasons.
• This position has a mandatory seasonal influenza vaccination requirement and is subject to annual vaccination.
• This is an obligated position.

Nice To Haves

• One year of specialized experience or equivalent experience in the private or public sector performing health care operations related to manpower/resource utilization, cost management, and workload performance within a clinic or hospital setting.
• Utilizing automated systems such as the Medical Expense and Performance Reporting System (MEPRS), Summarized Medical Analysis Resource Tool (SMART), Composite Health Care System (CHCS), and Corporate Executive Information System (CEIS) MHS Genesis, MHS Mart (M2), Financial Management Information System (FMIS), Health Analytics, Managed Care Support Contract portals.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive management surveys and research to provide insightful reports and strategic advice on organizational structure, manpower and resource utilization, cost management, and workload performance.
• Evaluate space, equipment, supply, and other resource needs for the delivery of services across various clinical departments within the command, including branch clinics.
• Assist in developing plans for Military Treatment Facility (MTF) optimization and strategies to enhance TRICARE enrollment at the Naval Hospital.
• Collaborate with the Managed Care Support Contractor (MCSC) to develop annual resource sharing plans, identifying the most promising opportunities for resource sharing.
• Conduct initial cost analysis and compile Military Treatment Facility (MTF) personnel, equipment, and supply shortfalls into comprehensive proposals.
• Utilize computers and automated database systems to compile data and generate information for strategic decision-making within the command.
• Serve as Senior (Lead) Analyst in the Plans and Analysis Division, overseeing the day-to-day operations of the office.
• Communicate, both orally and in writing, with all contacts to present findings, conclusions, recommendations, and plans, regardless of their complexity or potential controversy.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package as a federal employee.
• Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position held.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: National Security and International Affairs
• Education Level: Master's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees