What are the responsibilities and job description for the HEALTH SYSTEM SPECIALIST position at NM Det 4 Medical Detachment?
THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.
NEW MEXICO ARMY NATIONAL GUARD
*You must be a member of the New Mexico Army National Guard to be eligible for this position
**This is an indefinite position**
This National Guard position is for a HEALTH SYSTEM SPECIALIST, Position Description Number D1119000 and is part of the NM Det 4 Medical Detachment, National Guard.
Qualifications:
Military Grades: Enlisted (E-5 to E-6)
GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Knowledge of general clerical procedures; medical terminology, regulations, and directives; medical ethics; and health records administration is necessary. Must have at some experiences, education, or training which provided a working knowledge of health care missions, organizations, programs or requirements.. Experiences are desirable in the review of health service programs and recommending solutions to complicated problems. Experiences are desirable in developing and implementing various policies and procedures used in the state medical programs. Experiences are desirable in working various administrative tasks such as, budget, personnel, or public relations within a medical unit or office.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Have military or civilian working experiences and knowledge of the basic principles and practices related to the management of health care delivery systems. Military or civilian working knowledge is required in general clerical procedures; medical terminology; regulations, and directives; medical ethics; health records administration; principles of coding; and anatomy or physiology programs. Must have at least 12 months military or civilian experience at a novice competency level in one of the medical service core functions, which are prescribed as: Health facilities, health plan management, medical resources, health care information management and information technology, medical logistics, or medical readiness (including aeromedical evacuation). Have military or civilian working experiences and knowledge in analyzing and recommending solutions to complicated problems. Experienced in developing and implementing various policies and procedures used in the state medical programs. Experienced in various administrative areas such as budget, personnel and public relations within a medical unit or medical activity.
Responsibilities:
This position is located in the Health Services Section of the Military Personnel Office (MILPO) of the Army National Guard (ARNG). The purpose of the position is to administer the state medical health program on a day-to-day basis.- Responsible for oversight, administration, and implementation of policies pertaining to state medical affairs, and exercise of programs such as: Line Of Duty (LOD) Investigation Program, Incapacitation Pay Program, Active Duty Medical Extension (ADME) Program, MOS Medical Review Board (MMRB) Program, Medical Disqualification Program, Follow up Health Care Program, Medical Claims Processing Program, Medical Travel and Orders Program, Medical Evaluation Board (MEB), Physical Evaluation Board (PEB), Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Screening Program, Immunization Program, routine and special physical examinations and waivers, Weight Control Program, and Over-40 Medical Screening Program.
- Coordinates with the National Guard Bureau (NGB), the Military Medical Support Office (MMSO), Tri-Care, U.S. Total Army Personnel Command (PERSCOM), Regional Medical Command, the Military Treatment Facilities, and the Medical Evaluation Board (MEB), and Physical Evaluation Board (PEB) Liaison Offices located within the state.
- Serves as the principle advisor to the Chief of the MILPO, as well as to general officer commanders, and personnel on eligibility for health care, sources of health care, medical aspects of physical readiness training and testing, Active Duty Medical Extensions, and LOD investigations. Collects, analyzes and provides statistical reports to the MILPO Chief and the Commanders of the Major Army Commands (MACOMs) within the state regarding the health services programs. As required, organizes, coordinates, and provides health services briefings and training for the unit readiness workshops, Active Guard Reserves workshops, and the Commanders Course.
- Manages the funds associated with the health services account and provides an accounting for expenditures as required.
- Responds to inquires and various correspondence on health services issues and maintains an action file on all responses. Observes privacy requirements on the release of medical information concerning individual military members.
- Coordinates, assembles, monitors and ensures the proper conduct of the Incapacitation Pay Review Board and the MOS Military Review Board. As required, is a participant on review boards.
- Reviews, evaluates, and interprets regulatory guidance, policies, and procedures applicable to the health services programs. Provides guidance to all users through the development of policies, procedures, standard operating procedures (SOPs), electronic tracking systems, and dissemination of information related to the health services programs. Publishes guidance to enhance and simplify completion and submission of health service related actions.
- Provides supervision of subordinate staff through the planning, assignment, and review of work; granting of leave; providing recommendation on training requirements, performance standards, and ratings; and effecting minor disciplinary actions such as warnings and reprimands.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Salary : $62,392