Health System Specialist (FTMS/EFMP)

Summary

About the Position: Serve as the primary point of contact (POC) for the FMTS office and the EFMP, overseeing the administrative procedural aspects of the program for the Health Facility. This position is located at McDonald Army Health Center at Fort Eustis, Virginia. This is a Direct Hire Solicitation

Duties

• Check individual patients for eligibility of care and determine the reason for the visit.
• Provide the patients with FMTS or EFMP forms, guidance, counseling, enrollment information, and proper instruction.
• Manage the daily operations of the EFMP and FMTS programs to ensure military families with special medical or educational needs are properly supported and cleared during Permanent Change of Station (PCS) moves.
• Performs a variety of administrative tasks in support of the FMTS and EFMP.
• Implement the standard operating procedure from higher headquarters as well as conducts staff training to ensure that all clinic personnel understand enrollment criteria as well as provider responsibilities as outlined in the commander’s directive.
• Ensure documents are reviewed by the appointed FMTS or EFMP provider; inputting the information into the approved electronic EFMP enrollment system within five (5)business days of receipt

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes providing administrative assistance within a healthcare facility, utilizing various database systems to analyze healthcare data, and identifying problems and developing solutions to healthcare systems or processes. Providing assistance with preparing and monitoring annual budgets for the department or clinic. Identifying problems and developing solutions to healthcare systems or processes. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-07). OR Education: Master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position, such as: Hospital Administration, Public Health Administration, or related fields such as Business or Public Administration with course work in Health Care Administration. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.) OR Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the first year (total graduate semester hours minus 18) by 18. Add the two percentages. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.)

Education

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/. How You Will Be Evaluated

Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility. If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Veterans and Military Spouses will be considered along with all other candidates. Other Information

Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. This position requires a 1 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In making this determination, the agency may consider your performance and conduct; agency needs and interests; whether your continued employment supports organizational or Government goals; and whether it promotes the efficiency of the Federal service. Continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest. Direct Deposit of Pay is required. Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet. Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest. Incentives MAY be authorized for highly qualified candidates. Advanced in-hire rate MAY be authorized for highly qualified candidates.