Health System Specialist (PEBLO)

Summary

About the Position: This position is located within Reynolds Army Health Clinic, Fort Sill, Oklahoma This is a Direct Hire Solicitation. A recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized Salary negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service.

Duties

• •Assist in preparing appeals and rebuttals to coordinates the assignment of Soldier's legal counsel.
• •Coordinate appropriate referrals related to benefits.
• •Provide advise on the necessity of obtaining sufficient documentation (medical and non-medical) concerning the Soldier's ability to perform military duties and the severity of the Soldier's disease or injury.
• •Refer personnel to appropriate agencies to obtain counseling/guidance on benefits.
• •Coordinate with the Installation Judge Advocate General, Soldier's unit, and Human Resources (HR) to resolve medical separation verses administrative separation of enlisted and officer personnel.
• •Update the appropriate databases as cases progress through the Physical Disability Evaluation System (PDES).

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes: Providing administrative support within a healthcare delivery system; coordinating evaluation appointments; assist in counseling military personnel who are currently in the Physical Disability Evaluation System process ensuring individuals completely understand all phases of the process. 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 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. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcript with your application. 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 submit a copy of your transcript with your application.

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/.