Health Systems Specialist: Designation & Utilization Review

Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System; Grand Prairie (TX); On-site; USD 116,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System in Grand Prairie, Texas, seeks a Health System Specialist (Medical Designator/Utilization Review Administrator) to oversee medical designation and inmate health management upon entry and during placement in FPS facilities.

The role involves evaluating medical and psychiatric needs, coordinating with referral centers, and ensuring appropriate housing and treatment options while navigating federal procedures and accreditation requirements.

Qualifications

• Transcripts must be uploaded and linked from USAJOBS.
• Academic work must be from accredited institutions.
• Foreign education requirements are described by the Department of Education.

Responsibilities

• Provides guidance to Community Program Managers, Regional Designators, and FPS facilities on medical designation and movement of inmates with health issues.
• Reviews and redesignates inmates with medical or psychiatric needs beyond local resources for further evaluation or treatment.
• Manages overall health-related movement and control within the Federal Prison System.

Job description

The Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System in Grand Prairie, Texas, seeks a Health System Specialist (Medical Designator/Utilization Review Administrator) to oversee medical designation and inmate health management upon entry and during placement in FPS facilities.

The role involves evaluating medical and psychiatric needs, coordinating with referral centers, and ensuring appropriate housing and treatment options while navigating federal procedures and accreditation requirements.