This position is for a HEALTH SYSTEMS SPECIALIST, PD# D0301P01, part of the Nevada Air National Guard. This position located in the Medical Services function of an ANG Mission Support unit tasked to support one or more collocated group headquarters, squadrons, and/or flights. Provides supervision and training for assigned subordinates in carrying out the requirements of the clinic.

Duties

(1) Plans, organizes, and administers a full time health program for supported units, to include occupational health, patient screening, emergency medical care, medical treatment referrals, and associated health education. Studies, evaluates, and implements command directed medical programs. Provides information and direction to the medical unit commander and supported unit commanders. Determines medical care entitlements for National Guard personnel, and ensures appropriate resolution of related problems. (2) Provides day-to-day administration, management, and operation of the medical unit on behalf of the unit commander in his/her absence. Plans, develops, coordinates, and administers unit training to ensure mission readiness, mobility, and effectiveness. Identifies and resolves problems of the unit. Acts as the unit Status of Resources and Training System (SORTS) monitor. (3) Reviews the effectiveness and status of unit functions through inspections and visual observations, and reports of finding and suggested courses of resolution to the commander and staff. Reviews and analyzes reports and other data pertaining to unit personnel, budget requirements, equipment and facility maintenance and improvement, etc. Carries out management improvement studies, and makes recommendations to management. Prepares and monitors the unit operating budget. (4) Reviews and edits reports of physical examinations, medical waiver requests, medical qualification and entitlement determinations, and line of duty determinations, and implements and administers decisions made with respect to these and other command directed programs. Advises the servicing Consolidated Base Personnel Office and unit commander when an examinee is determined to be medically disqualified. Provides information and replies for congressional inquiries and other requests for data. Provides guidance, background information, and other assistance to medical evaluation boards. (5) Exercises judgment in providing basic life support, first aid, and patient transportation to a medical treatment facility in case of emergencies. Assesses medical problems of supported personnel, and refers them to appropriate medical resources. Performs and reports all paraprofessional screening procedures as directed, for review and disposition by a physician. Ensures the accuracy of Reports of Medical Examination prior to physician's signature. Serves as the Military Health Records Custodian. (6) Analyzes medical supply and equipment requirements, making recommendations and requesting procurement of items. Carries out studies of alternative equipment to meet unit needs. Plans purchases to ensure update and replacement of equipment. Establishes procedures for the safeguarding, storage, issue, and control of medical supplies, equipment, and pharmaceuticals. Ensures proper installation of medical equipment. (7) Oversees the work activities of any assigned lower graded employees and traditional guardsmen assigned to the unit during the work week. Trains employees in assigned duties. Assigns work, establishes priorities, and oversees adequacy of work products. (8) Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Qualifications

In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Education requirement is based upon the qualification standards for the specific position and is stated under the heading "EDUCATION". Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities, as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific in describing your experience. EACH APPLICANT MUST FULLY SUBSTANTIATE (IN THEIR OWN WORDS) THAT THEY MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE LISTED BELOW; OTHERWISE, THE APPLICANT WILL BE CONSIDERED UNQUALIFIED FOR THIS POSITION. DO NOT COPY FROM THE VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT OR THE POSITION DESCRIPTION OR YOU MAY BE DISQUALIFIED. GENERAL EXPERIENCE: 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). SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must have experience in developing and implementing various policies and procedures used in the state medical programs. Experience in various administrative areas such as budget, personnel and public relations within a medical unit or medical activity.

Education

Must have a high school diploma. An undergraduate degree from an accredited college/university is optimum in health care administration, general science, biology, psychology, or other closely-related medical degree fields.

You must provide transcripts or other documentation to support your Training/Educational claims. To receive credit for Training/Education, you must provide documentation of proof that you meet the Training/Education requirements for this position.

Contacts

• Address NV 152 MEG GP FBGF 1776 National Guard Way Reno, NV 89502-4494 US
• Name: Michael Reed
• Phone: 775-788-4514
• Email: [email protected]