Health Services Assistant

Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System

Pollock (LA)

On-site

USD 57,000 - 72,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

The Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System is seeking a Health Services Assistant to support budget, medical and administrative tasks, and to coordinate with the Health Services Department and outside providers. The role includes preparing reports, maintaining records, and ensuring timely scheduling of patient appointments while upholding institutional security.

Applicants upload transcripts and documentation per DoE guidelines; foreign qualifications recognition is described.

Qualifications

Transcripts must be uploaded and electronically linked from USAJOBS at the time you apply.
All academic degrees and coursework must be from an accredited college or university.
Foreign education recognition per Department of Education guidance.

Responsibilities

Process budget, medical and other administrative documents, including updating, maintaining, researching, inventorying and filing records.
Prioritize tasks, prepare and consolidate reports, and manage records for two cost centers and monthly accruals.
Assist with technical and analytical tasks involving complex medical material procurement.
Liaise between the Financial Management Department and the Health Services Department; handle billing, scheduling of patient appointments and procedures, and tracking outside medical contractor time sheets.
Coordinate with outside institutions to obtain medical information and arrange transportation and routine or emergency medical transfers; maintain institution security.

Job description

Hiring Agency: Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System

Corrections professionals who foster a humane and secure environment and ensure public safety by preparing individuals for successful reentry into our communities.

Key Responsibilities

Responsible for processing budget, medical and other administrative documents, to include updating, maintaining, researching, inventorying and filing records. Responsible for prioritizing assigned tasks, soliciting feedback, preparing and consolidating reports and retrieving and maintaining records for two cost centers and monthly accruals. Assists with technical and analytical tasks involving complex medical material procurement.

Serves as a liaison between the Financial Management Department and the Health Services Department. Serves as a contact person in dealing with community hospitals and contract consultants relating to the Health Services Department billing, and scheduling of patient appointments and procedures, and tracking outside medical contractor time sheets.

The liaison for outside institutions and medical facilities regarding obtaining medical information and medical care for inmates, to include scheduling, establishing priority, securing approval, arranging transportation, and coordinating routine and emergency medical transfers with institution officials and receiving institutions. Along with all other correctional institution employees, incumbent is charged with responsibility for maintaining security of the institution.

The staff correctional responsibilities precede all others required by this position and are performed on a regular and recurring basis.

Requirements & Education

ONLY if education is a requirement/substitution for specialized experience, applicant MUST upload legible transcripts as verification of educational requirement. Transcripts MUST be uploaded and electronically linked from USAJOBS at the time you apply and MUST include identifying information to include School Name, Student Name, Degree and Date Awarded (if applicable).

All academic degrees and coursework must be completed at a college or university that has obtained accreditation or pre-accreditation status from an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For a list of schools that meet this criteria, Click Here. Foreign Education: For information regarding foreign education requirements, please see Foreign Diploma and Credit Recognition at the U.S.

Department of Education website: Recognition of Foreign Qualifications.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System, Department of Justice.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $57188 – $72328/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Other security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-06.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.