Health System Specialist

Department of Defense • Fort Wainwright, AK

369d • $83,603 - $108,678

About The Position

This position is located at Bassett Army Community Hospital in Fort Wainwright, Alaska. This is a Direct Hire Solicitation. Federal employees in Alaska are currently entitled to receive a 1.49% Cost of Living Allowance (COLA) in addition to the base salary. This is subject to change.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• A Personnel Security Investigation is required.
• This position requires the incumbent be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment.
• A background investigation and credit check are required.
• This position has specific initial background investigation and periodic re-verification requirements since its duties require interaction with children and youth under the age of eighteen (18) years of age on a recurring basis.
• Selectees will be required to sign a statement (Condition of Employment) consenting to seasonal influenza vaccinations or must provide a recognized exemption.
• This position is a Testing Designated Position subject to pre-employment screening and random drug testing.
• A pre-placement medical examination is required.
• Moderate to heavy lifting up to 20 pounds may be required.
• Immunization screening is required. Hepatitis B immunization is required for all positions with direct patient contact.

Nice To Haves

• Ph.D or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree with a major study in hospital administration, public health administration, or related fields such as business or public administration with course work in health care administration.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate strategic planning, delivery, and training for the Army Medical Home immunization department and staff members.
• Develop plans to ensure a full range of services are provided for active duty service members, and beneficiaries.
• Orient new personnel, as well as current military and civilian personnel who require additional training with immunizations, administration, regulations and policies.
• Conduct weekly inspection and inventory of equipment and immunization supply.
• Plan work to be accomplished by subordinates, set and adjusts short-term priorities, and prepare schedules for completion of work.

Benefits

• Cost of Living Allowance (COLA)
• Health insurance
• Retirement benefits
• Paid holidays
• Flexible spending accounts

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: National Security and International Affairs
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees