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Health System Specialist (PAD)

Department of Defense
Military Treatment Facilities under DHA
DHA DEFENSE HEALTH NETWORK INDO PACIFIC MARKET
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Summary

About the Position: This position is assigned to Defense Health Agency Indo-Pacific Healthcare Operations located on the campus of Tripler Army Medical Center (TAMC) in Honolulu, Hawaii.

This is a Direct Hire Solicitation

Overview

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Reviewing applications
Open & closing dates
11/04/2025 to 11/17/2025
Salary
$130,009 to - $169,012 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 14
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Tripler Army Medical Center, HI
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
Yes—Eligible for Situational telework only, including emergency or unscheduled telework.
Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position - 5%
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
None
Supervisory status
Yes
Security clearance
Not Required
Drug test
No
Position sensitivity and risk
Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk
Trust determination process
Financial disclosure
No
Bargaining unit status
No
Announcement number
HSJG-26-12829311
Control number
849486700

Duties

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  • Serves as the Senior Health System Specialist responsible for Patient Administration (PAD) program management.
  • Responsible for strategic and operational planning, organizing, staffing, decision support, policy development, and carrying out major projects concerned with the analysis and evaluation of programs/organizational effectiveness.
  • Subject matter expert for the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) compliance program, performing evaluations of compliance within the Network.
  • Assists and provides advice to field on developing Privacy Impact Assessments, Privacy Act Statements, System of Records Notices, as well as how to manage and protect Personally Identifiable Information.
  • Serves as the subject matter expert on Health Information Management Systems and Service (HIMSS), providing oversight for all issues relating to the medical documentation/records administration and health information management and data quality.
  • Plans and assigns work to be accomplished, sets and adjusts short/mid/long term priorities, and prepares schedules for completion of work.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
  • This position is supervisory, one year probation to assess your ability to perform supervisory duties is required unless previously completed.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens

In order to qualify, you must meet the education 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: Assisting with operation and/or policy formation in a medical organization or network; ensuring compliance with governing regulations, such as Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA); AND reviewing legislation for impact to medical facility and patient care. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-13).

Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

Additional 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.
  • One year trial/probationary period may be required.
  • Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
  • Recruitment or relocation incentives MAY be authorized for highly qualified candidates.
  • 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.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

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.

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