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Health System Specialist

Military Treatment Facilities under DHA · Department of Defense

This job in plain English

It is an open continuous announcement with many vacancies, and it is a direct hire solicitation.

Many vacancies

Can you apply?

Yes, if you are a U.S. citizen: this job is open to everyone.

  • Open to everyoneAny U.S. citizen or national can apply. Some jobs also accept non-citizens; the announcement says so.

Only U.S. citizens, nationals, or people who owe allegiance to the U.S. can apply. You must prove U.S. citizenship.

What you would do

  • Audit outpatient and inpatient medical coding at BAMC against medical records
  • Measure how much patient encounters are over or under coded
  • Perform coding documentation audits and provide training to BAMC staff
  • Write summaries of findings and recommendations for BAMC leadership
  • Conduct random coding audits for the monthly Commander's Data Quality Statement

Do you qualify for GS-9?

With experience: One year of specialized experience comparable to GS-7. It must include medical coding across multiple specialties, coding analysis to find trends and errors, and teaching clinical and coding staff.

With education: A master's or equivalent graduate degree, or 2 full years of graduate education toward such a degree, in hospital administration, public health administration, or a related field such as business or public administration with health care administration coursework. Foreign education must be evaluated by a recognized private organization or given full U.S. credit. Education can also be combined with experience, with the total reaching at least 100%.

How to apply well

What to send:

  • Resume of two pages or less showing employer, job title, start and end dates by month and year, hours per week, and duties
  • Transcripts if you qualify through education
  • Most recent performance appraisal, if applicable
  • Optional cover letter
  • Proof of U.S. citizenship

How you will be rated: Your application is rated on how well you meet the qualifications, using your resume, supporting documents, and questionnaire. Errors or missing information can make you ineligible, and inflated qualifications can lead to removal from consideration.

Tips for this job:

  • Keep your resume to two pages or less and show your coding experience with dates and hours per week
  • If you qualify through education, upload your accredited transcript with your application or you will be rated ineligible
  • Submit all documents by 11:59 PM EST on 12/21/2026 and upload them early, since virus scans can take up to an hour

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Full-time. Travel is not required.

Incentives and relocation: Recruitment or relocation incentives may be authorized for highly qualified candidates. Student loan repayment may be authorized. Relocation expenses are not reimbursed. Salary negotiation may be available for candidates new to Federal service.

Conditions of employment:

  • Possible suitability or fitness determination after a background investigation
  • Personnel Security Investigation required
  • May be required to consent to seasonal flu vaccination or have a recognized exemption
  • Hepatitis B immunization required for direct patient contact positions
  • Testing designated position with pre-employment and random drug testing
  • Pre-placement medical exam may be required
  • Lifting up to 50 pounds may be required
  • Tuberculosis testing may be required
  • 1-year probationary period
  • Selective Service registration for men born after 1959
  • Direct deposit of pay required

We wrote this summary automatically from the official announcement. The announcement on USAJOBS is the only one that counts: read it before you apply.

Job details

Salary
$62,629 – $81,423 per year
Pay scale and grade
GS-9 · General Schedule
Location
Fort Sam Houston, Texas
Appointment
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Openings
Many
Security clearance
Not Required
Travel
Not required
Drug test
Not required
Supervisory
No
Occupation
Health System Specialist (0671)
Announcement
HSJW-26-13013487-DHAS

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