0671 - Health System Specialist

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Federal Occupation Description

Federal Occupation Description

Positions in this series provide support to health care management officials by analyzing, evaluating, advising on and/or coordinating health care delivery systems and operations. Such positions may be located within an operating health care facility or at a higher organizational echelon. In addition to a high degree of analytical ability, positions in this series require specialized knowledge of the basic principles and practices related to the management of health care delivery systems. These positions do not have line authority.

For job opportunities in this series, go to the Office of Personnel Management USAJOBS website.

Other Federal Occupations

It is not uncommon for individuals in one federal occupational series to perform duties related to another series within the same federal occupational group. To find out about the certifications for another series in the MEDICAL, HOSPITAL, DENTAL, AND PUBLIC HEALTH GROUP, click on that series below. Note that credentials have not yet been identified for all series – links are provided only to those series for which the identification of credentials has been completed. Additional series will be added over time.

  • 0601 - General Health Science Series
  • 0602 - Physician
  • 0603 - Physician Assistant Series
  • 0610 - Nurse Series
  • 0620 - Practical Nurse
  • 0621 - Nursing Assistant Series
  • 0622 - Medical Supply Aide and Technician Series
  • 0625 - Autopsy Assistant Series
  • 0630 - Dietitian and Nutritionist Series
  • 0631 - Occupational Therapist Series
  • 0633 - Physical Therapist Series
  • 0635 - Kinesiotherapy Series
  • 0636 - Rehabilitation Therapy Assistant Series
  • 0637 - Manual Arts Therapist Series
  • 0638 - Recreation/Creative Arts Therapist Series
  • 0639 - Educational Therapist Series
  • 0640 - Health Aid and Technician Series
  • 0642 - Nuclear Medicine Technician Series
  • 0644 - Medical Technologist Series
  • 0645 - Medical Technician Series
  • 0646 - Pathology Technician Series
  • 0647 - Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist Series
  • 0648 - Therapeutic Radiologic Technologist Series
  • 0649 - Medical Instrument Technician Series
  • 0650 - Medical Technical Assistant Series
  • 0651 - Respiratory Therapist Series
  • 0660 - Pharmacist Series
  • 0661 - Pharmacy Technician Series
  • 0662 - Optometrist Series
  • 0665 - Speech Pathology and Audiology Series
  • 0667 - Orthotist and Prosthetist Series
  • 0668 - Podiatrist Series
  • 0669 - Medical Records Administration Series
  • 0670 - Health System Administration Series
  • 0672 - Prosthetic Representative Series
  • 0673 - Hospital Housekeeping Management Series
  • 0675 - Medical Records Technician
  • 0679 - Medical Support Assistance
  • 0680 - Dental Officer Series
  • 0681 - Dental Assistant
  • 0682 - Dental Hygiene Series
  • 0683 - Dental Laboratory Aid and Technician Series
  • 0685 - Public Health Program Specialist Series
  • 0688 - Sanitarian Series
  • 0690 - Industrial Hygiene Series
  • 0696 - Consumer Safety Series
  • 0698 - Environmental Health Technician Series
  • 0699 - Medical and Health Student Trainee Series

The following certifications have been identified as most relevant to the broad duties of this federal occupational series. Please note that these credentials may not reflect all of the unique job functions that you perform within your organization. Also these credentials may require additional education, training or experience. For more information about any credential, click on the credential title below.

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Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) In DemandIs In Demand American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) mostMost GI BillGI Bill AccreditationAccreditation
Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) In DemandIs In Demand American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) someSome GI BillGI Bill AccreditationAccreditation
Certified Risk Manager (CRM) Is Not In Demand National Alliance for Insurance Education & Research someSome    
Certified Healthcare Financial Professional Is Not In Demand Healthcare Financial Management Association someSome    
Certified Management Consultant - Basic Is Not In Demand Institute of Management Consultants someSome    
National Certified Medical Office Assistant (NCMOA) Is Not In Demand National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) someSome GI BillGI Bill AccreditationAccreditation
Certified Professional in Healthcare Information and Management Systems (CPHIMS) Is Not In Demand Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) someSome GI BillGI Bill  
Certified Medical Administrative Specialist (CMAS) Is Not In Demand American Medical Technologists (AMT) mostMost GI BillGI Bill AccreditationAccreditation
Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA) Is Not In Demand National Healthcareer Association (NHA) mostMost GI BillGI Bill AccreditationAccreditation
Certified Provider Credentialing Specialist (CPCS) In DemandIs In Demand National Association Medical Staff Services (NAMSS) someSome GI BillGI Bill AccreditationAccreditation
Certified Professional in Medical Services Management (CPMSM) In DemandIs In Demand National Association Medical Staff Services (NAMSS) mostMost GI BillGI Bill AccreditationAccreditation
Certified Electronic Health Record Specialist (CEHRS) Is Not In Demand National Healthcareer Association (NHA) someSome   AccreditationAccreditation
Certified Health Data Analyst (CHDA) Is Not In Demand American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) otherOther GI BillGI Bill  
Certified Documentation Improvement Practitioner (CDIP) In DemandIs In Demand American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) someSome GI BillGI Bill  
Regulatory Affairs Certification (RAC) (US) In DemandIs In Demand Regulatory Affairs Certification Program someSome   AccreditationAccreditation
Certified Healthcare Access Associate (CHAA) In DemandIs In Demand National Association of Healthcare Access Management (NAHAM) someSome    
Certified Healthcare Access Manager (CHAM) Is Not In Demand National Association of Healthcare Access Management (NAHAM) someSome    
Strategic Planning Professional Level I Is Not In Demand Association for Strategic Planning (ASP) someSome    
Certified Healthcare Technology Manager (CHTM) Is Not In Demand Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI) someSome    
Certified Associate in Healthcare Information and Management Systems (CAHIMS) Is Not In Demand Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) someSome GI BillGI Bill  

State Licenses

Some states have specific licensing requirements for the following related civilian occupations. These state licenses may require additional education, training or experience. Click on the occupation below to get more information on state requirements from the U.S. Department of Labor.

Related Civilian Private Sector Occupations

The following civilian private sector occupations are similar to the duties performed by 0671 - Health System Specialist. These occupations may require additional education, training or experience. For more information about these occupations, click on the civilian occupation below.

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Medical and Health Services Managers mostMost Bright OutlookBright Outlook  Registered ApprenticeshipApprenticeship  find local salaryfind local salary
Medical Records and Health Information Technicians someSome Bright OutlookBright Outlook  Registered ApprenticeshipApprenticeship  find local salaryfind local salary
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Click here to go to Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) COOL Snapshot page.

Renewal Period: 2 years

The Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) certification denotes expertise in managing patient health information and medical records, administering computer information systems, collecting and analyzing patient data, and using classification systems and medical terminologies. Candidates possess comprehensive knowledge of medical, administrative, ethical and legal requirements and standards related to healthcare delivery and the privacy of protected patient information. Candidates must have at least a bachelor's degree in an HIM program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM).

Click here to go to Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) COOL Snapshot page.

Renewal Period: 2 years

The Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) certification denotes expertise in ensuring the quality of medical records by verifying their completeness, accuracy, and proper entry into computer systems. Candidates use computer systems to assemble and analyze patient data for the purpose of improving patient care or controlling costs, and often specialize in coding diagnoses and procedures in patient records for reimbursement and research. Candidates must have at least an associate's degree in an HIM program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM).

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Click here to go to Certified Management Consultant - Basic COOL Snapshot page.

Renewal Period: 3 years

The Institute of Management Consultants, Certified Management Consultant - Basic credential is an intermediate-level certification recommended for individuals with at least 3 years of relevant experience. Individuals who have earned the Certified Management Consultant - Basic provide management objective advice and assistance relating to the strategy, structure, management and operations of an organization in pursuit of its long-term purposes and objectives. Such assistance may include the identification of options with recommendations and the provision of an additional resource or the implementation of solutions. Interested candidates must have 3 to 9 years of management consulting experience as independent or internal consultants with five satisfactory clients' evaluations. Applicants must also have either a Bachelor's degree or at least 5 years of work experience including 3 years of full time consulting plus significant professional education in management consulting. Candidates must pass a written and a Peer Review oral examination with three senior consultants who are Certified Management Consultants.

Click here to go to National Certified Medical Office Assistant (NCMOA) COOL Snapshot page.

Renewal Period: 1 year

The NCCT Medical Office Assistant (NCMOA) is an entry-level health care certification. Medical Office Assistants are responsible for medical office administrative tasks such as making direct patient contact and performing front office functions including but not limited to scheduling, communicating, handling medical records, and discussing financial-related concerns. NCMOAs comply with state and federal regulations. NCCT requires that candidates meet educational and other requirements.

Click here to go to Certified Professional in Healthcare Information and Management Systems (CPHIMS) COOL Snapshot page.

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Click here to go to Certified Medical Administrative Specialist (CMAS) COOL Snapshot page.

Renewal Period: 3 years

Certified Medical Administrative Specialist (CMAS) certification validates ability to manage medical records, insurance processing, coding and billing, information processing, and fundamental office management tasks. This is an entry level administrative certification for medical administrative specialists who serve a key role in medical office, clinic and hospital settings. A medical administrative specialist is very familiar with clinical and technical concepts required to coordinate administrative office functions in the healthcare setting. Candidates must meet minimum education, experience, and/or prerequisite requirements.

Click here to go to Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA) COOL Snapshot page.

Renewal Period: 2 years

The National Healthcare Association (NHA), Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA) is an entry-level credential for healthcare professionals who provide customer service for patients. CMAAs review and answer practice correspondence, operate computer systems to accomplish office tasks, answer calls, schedule appointments, greet patients, maintain files, update and maintain patient and other practice-specific information, and coordinate operation reports such as time and attendance. Candidates are required to complete a NHA-approved training program.

Click here to go to Certified Provider Credentialing Specialist (CPCS) COOL Snapshot page.

The National Association Medical Staff Services (NAMSS), Certified Provider Credentialing Specialist (CPCS) certification is for individuals typically employed or contracted by a healthcare organization including, but not limited to, hospitals (health systems), health plans, ambulatory care settings, group practices, and credentialing verification organizations. CPCSs are an integral part of a credentialing team focusing on the areas of credentialing, privileging, and primary source verification. CPCS candidates must be currently employed in the medical services profession for at least the past 12 consecutive months and have a total of three years of experience in the medical services profession within the past five years. Candidates must also pass a written exam. 

Click here to go to Certified Professional in Medical Services Management (CPMSM) COOL Snapshot page.

Renewal Period: 3 years

The National Association Medical Staff Services (NAMSS), Certified Professional in Medical Services Management (CPMSM) certification is for Medical Services Professionals (MSPs) with knowledge of healthcare credentialing, governance, law, accreditation, and regulatory compliance. A CPMSM is typically employed by a hospital/health system, ambulatory surgery center, managed care organization/health plan, credentials verification organization, or group practice where the staff is performing the management functions of medical services and compliance with accrediting standards. CPMSM candidates must be currently employed in the medical service profession for at least the past 12 consecutive months and have a total of five years of experience in the medical services profession within the past eight years. Candidates must also pass a written exam.

Click here to go to Certified Electronic Health Record Specialist (CEHRS) COOL Snapshot page.

Renewal Period: 2 years

The National Healthcareer Association (NHA), Certified Electronic Health Record Specialist (CEHRS) is an entry-level certification for allied healthcare professionals have work responsibilities that involve securing and assuring complete and accurate patient care data. CEHRSs audit patient records for compliance, abstract clinical information for reports, perform basic coding to submit reimbursement claims, process Release of Information (ROI) requests for medical records, and support a variety of other health record-related activities. Applicants for the CEHRS are required to meet educational and experience-related criteria, and must also pass an exam.

Click here to go to Certified Documentation Improvement Practitioner (CDIP) COOL Snapshot page.

Credential description coming soon.

Click here to go to Regulatory Affairs Certification (RAC) (US) COOL Snapshot page.

Credential description coming soon.

Click here to go to Certified Healthcare Access Associate (CHAA) COOL Snapshot page.

Renewal Period: 2 years

The National Association of Healthcare Access Management (NAHAM) established the Certified Healthcare Access Associate (CHAA) program to promote the highest standards of patient access services through the credentialing of those working at the front lines of patient access. Responsibilities of patient access services include: scheduling, admissions, registration, patient finance, guest relations or other related services. Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED equivalent plus 30 professional development contact hours earned within the previous two years and one year in healthcare or finance industry.

Click here to go to Certified Healthcare Access Manager (CHAM) COOL Snapshot page.

Renewal Period: 2 years

The National Association of Healthcare Access Management (NAHAM) established the Certified Healthcare Access Manager (CHAM) program to promote the highest standards of patient access services through the credentialing of those working as patient access managers. Responsibilities of patient access services include: scheduling, admissions, registration, patient finance, guest relations or other related services. Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED equivalent plus 90 professional development contact hours earned within the previous two years and two years of management experience in the healthcare or finance industry.

Click here to go to Strategic Planning Professional Level I COOL Snapshot page.

The Association for Strategic Planning (ASP) Strategic Planning Professional Level I certification is for candidates that wish to bring together the latest strategic thinking concepts, strategic planning techniques and Balanced Scorecard best-practices. Strategic planning is an organization's process of defining its strategy, or direction, and making decisions on allocating its resources to pursue this strategy. It may also extend to control mechanisms for guiding the implementation of the strategy. Candidates must be a college graduate or have or 5 years' work experience in strategic planning or related field with a minimum of 2 years in an internal planning role or as a junior external planning consultant.

Click here to go to Certified Healthcare Technology Manager (CHTM) COOL Snapshot page.

Renewal Period: 3 years

The Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI) - Certified Healthcare Technology Manager (CHTM) is an intermediate level certification for individuals with healthcare technology management expertise. A CHTM is responsible for planning and directing activities of other healthcare technology management (HTM) professionals, monitoring work, and taking corrective actions, when necessary. The CHTM covers management of healthcare technology operations and management of personnel. CHTMs are expected to have the skills and understanding needed to perform strategic, business, and change management as well as employee relations. Candidates must meet the educational and experiential eligibility criteria through one of five pathways and must pass a written exam.

Click here to go to Certified Associate in Healthcare Information and Management Systems (CAHIMS) COOL Snapshot page.

Credential description coming soon.

In Demand

This certification is considered in demand

GI Bill®

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ANSI

This credential has been accredited by ANSI. Click for external link to the ANSI web site.

ICAC

This credential has been accredited by ICAC. Click for external link to the ICAC web site.

NCCA

This credentialing program has been accredited by NCCA. Click for external link to the NCCA web site.

ABSNC

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IAS

This credential has been accredited by IAS. Click for external link to the IAS web site.

Some

Credential is related to some tasks associated with the duties of the rating (at least one critical task but less than 80%)

Most

Credential is directly related to most of the major duties associated with the rating (at least 80%)

Other

Credential is related to this military occupation, but is more advanced or specialized and therefore will likely require additional education, training, or experience

Most – Tasks in these careers match most duties of the military job or specialty (approximately 80% or greater)
Some – Tasks in these careers match some duties of the military job or specialty (greater than 20% but less than 80%)
Bright Outlook – new job opportunities are very likely in the future for this job
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