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HEALTH SYSTEM SPECIALIST (BENEFITS/INFO/HIPAA)

Military Treatment Facilities under DHA · Department of Defense

Open to the publicPermanentFull-timeClosed
Location
Tacoma, WA
Salary
$69,373 – $90,190/yr
Pay grade
GS 9
Openings
1
Posted
Jun 16, 2026
Closes
Closed Jun 24, 2026

Summary

About the Position: This position is located at Madigan Army Medical Center

This is a Direct Hire Solicitation

Duties

Acts as the main point of contact and advisor for beneficiaries, providers, and agencies on matters related to health benefits programs, primarily TRICARE | Investigates and resolves debt collection, billing problems, and claims payment issues between patients, civilian facilities, and the TRICARE fiscal intermediary. | Serves as the Healthcare Privacy Officer, managing and evaluating compliance with HIPAA, the Privacy Act, and other laws related to Protected Health Information (PHI). | Develops and delivers privacy training for all staff and investigates any complaints or breaches of patient privacy. | Provides briefings on health benefits to beneficiaries at various events and develops informational materials for local media to publicize program changes and updates.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens

In order to qualify, you must meet the 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.

Requirements

Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation. | In the event of severe weather conditions or other such emergency type situations (natural or man-made disaster) the incumbent is required to report to work or remain at work as scheduled to support mission operations. | Required to work on an intermittent or unscheduled, on-call basis. | Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 5% of the time | This position is subject to an annual screening and update of required immunizations unless exempted for medical or administrative reasons

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