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State of Washington Classified Job Specification

HEALTH SERVICES CONSULTANT 1

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HEALTH SERVICES CONSULTANT 1
Class Code: 283H
Category: Health Care


Definition

This is the entry level of the professional Health Services Consultant series.  Positions must perform one or more of the following functions within the Department of Health: 

  • Maintains, monitors and updates specialized health databases regarding client eligibility, hospital patient data, vital statistics, enrollment, demographics and utilization. 
  • Promotes and assists with the evaluation of public health program effectiveness, compliance, and standards. 
  • Conducts public education outreach and/or prevention activities to improve public health. 
  • Maintains and distributes vaccine immunization biologicals and supplies.

Legal Requirement(s)

There may be instances where individual positions must have additional licenses or certification. It is the employer’s responsibility to ensure the appropriate licenses/certifications are obtained for each position.

Persons legally authorized to work in the U.S. under federal law, including Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals recipients, are eligible for employment unless prohibited by other state or federal law.

Desirable Qualifications

A Master’s degree in public health, health care administration, public or business administration, or closely allied field. 

OR 

A Bachelor’s degree in public health, health care administration, public or business administration, or closely allied field and one year of professional experience in a health services program.

Class Specification History

New class: 6/9/00
New class code: (formerly 57710) effective July 1, 2007

Revised Legal Requirements; effective June 6, 2024, due to adopted legislative action.