MANAGING PAIN AND SURGICAL CARESurgeries are performed every day in first-class Air Force medical facilities around the world. As privileged healthcare providers, Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists perform specialized and critical nursing duties for surgical patients before, during and after surgery. An indispensable member of any surgical team, patients rely on their expertise and care every day all around the world.REQUIREMENTSYou must meet several requirements before joining the Air Force. These concern your background, overall health and other standards set by the Air Force, Department of Defense and federal law.Minimum EducationMaster’s degree awarded from a graduate nurse anesthesia programSuccessfully passed the national certifying examination within one year of completion of required didactic and clinical requirements QualificationsMinimum six months full-time nursing practice in the APRN specialty is required.At least 12 months experience as a registered nurseCompletion of Officer Training School courseMust be between the ages of 18 and have not reached your 47thbirthday

Overview: The Medical Laboratory Scientist Lead analyzes human samples, such as blood, tissue, and body fluids, to determine chemical content, cell count, drug levels, blood type, and the presence of microorganisms. This role is responsible for utilizing automated equipment and specialized instrumentation to prepare samples and perform multiple complex tests that provide valuable information on diseases. This role also guides less experienced team members through training, onboarding and answering questions. Responsibilities: Ensures accurate and timely analysis of specimens using various laboratory techniques to ensure positive specimen identification while maintaining proper documentations. Performs testing of laboratory specimens (pre-analytical, analytical and post analytical) according to established laboratory policies and procedures. Collaborates with laboratory management to develop and update standard operating procedures to ensure adherence to best practices and continuous improvement in specimen processing. Monitors and troubleshoots equipment and testing processes, promptly addressing technical issues to minimize downtime and maintain reliable laboratory operations. Supports the training and onboarding of new technologists to facilitate their integration into the team and ensuring consistent competency evaluations to uphold high standards of performance.Performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications: EDUCATION:Required: Bachelor's Degree in medical technology, clinical laboratory science, or chemical, physical, or biological science.EXPERIENCE:Required: Four years of laboratory experience in a high complexity laboratory in designated specialty or subspecialty.LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRY/LISTING:Required: Must have Medical Technologist (MT) or Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) pr Specialist in Blood Bank (SBB) or Technologist in Blood Banking (BB) or Technologist in Chemistry (C) or Technologist in Hematology (H) or Technologist in Microbiology (M) or Specialist in Microbiology (SM) by ASCP

Essential Medicine ExpertsAir Force Pharmacy Officers work in direct support of the Air Force’s mission to enhance health, readiness, and resilience. The responsibilities are dynamic, with a unique blend of clinical expertise, leadership, and operational requirements. Through mentorship, they inspire the next generation and foster an environment of excellence and innovation. Air Force Pharmacy Officers ensure medical readiness and exceptional care to ensure the resiliency of our Airmen and their families.REQUIREMENTSYou must meet several requirements before joining the Air Force. These concern your background, overall health and other standards set by the Air Force, Department of Defense and federal law.Minimum EducationDoctor of Pharmacy degree or Bachelor of Pharmacy from an accredited institution.QualificationsMust have and maintain a valid pharmacist license and be in good standingNew graduates must obtain a license issued by a board of pharmacy to practice medicine within 12 months of commissioningNormal color visionCompletion of Officer Training School courseMust be between the ages of 18 and 42

Overview: The role leads the development, implementation, and operational oversight of digital health solutions across a large health system, with a strong emphasis on supporting value-based care. This position requires strategic leadership in designing, launching, and managing digital products that enhance patient outcomes, support care teams and care transformation, improve operational efficiency, and enable the shift to value-based contracting. This role demands the ability to skillfully drive disruptive innovation, while effectively collaborating with internal teams including clinical, operational, and technical partners while also managing external partnerships and outsourced relationships to ensure alignment with organizational goals and industry standards. Leveraging agile methodologies, team members will include product managers, product owners and delivery managers, this role combines innovative product vision with a pragmatic approach to execution and continuous improvement to optimize patient care and support the health system s transition to value-driven care models. Responsibilities: 1. Strategic Leadership:a. Develop and implement strategies for digital health programs that align with the organization's value-based care and population health objectives.b. Lead cross-functional teams to integrate digital health tools into existing and emerging value-based care initiatives.c. Serve as a thought leader in identifying and evaluating new technologies, partnerships, and trends in digital health that enhance value-based care outcomes.d. Serve as a thought leader for our quarterly OKR process2. Product Management:a. Oversee the design, development, and deployment of digital health solutions, ensuring they meet our goals for human experience, are scalable, and are in support of our care model and our clinical, operational, and financial objectives.b. Manage the end-to-end lifecycle of digital health products, from concept to implementation, ensuring alignment with value- based care initiatives.c. Engage subject matter experts and stakeholders in the product development and delivery management processes.d. Oversee the design, development and maintenance of value-based care playbooks in collaboration with clinical and operational stakeholders.e. Ensure training, education and best practices related to use of digital health solutions is developed and delivered.3. Operational Oversight:a. Ensure digital health solutions meet the operational needs of value-based care objectives with a focus on the support of the care model across our diverse population health programs.b. Ensure that digital health solutions meet regulatory and compliance requirements and are aligned with industry best practices.c. Monitor product performance, utilizing data and analytics to drive continuous improvement in outcomes and efficiency.4. Stakeholder Engagement:a. Collaborate with clinical and administrative leaders to ensure digital health product needs are met. b. Partner with clinical leaders, particularly provider champions (employed and independent providers/practice teams), care management, and population health teams to ensure digital health solutions, population health management platform workflows, and analytics align with and support the care model. Drive innovation in the care model through digital health product leadership.c. Partner with clinical, operational and financial leaders to prioritize features and capabilities and ensure alignment with the organization s business priorities d. Partner with information technology (IT) and third-party vendors in the day-to-day operations of digital health products and shared services (identity, security, maintenance)e. Partner with information security, and compliance and privacy teams with regard to the handling of data and to ensure the safe handling and use of protected health information (PHI) and personally identifiable information (PII), especially as it relates to solution access across the clinically integrated network and external partners. f. Lead and participate in vendor selection processes as some product development will require coordination with third party solutions.g. Represent the organization at industry forums and with partners to position the health system as a leader in digital health for value-based care.5. Technology and Systems Management:a. Participate in the selection, implementation, and optimization of digital health platforms, tools, and systems. b. Ensure solutions governance policies and processes are followed and participate in governance related activities. c. Remain current on emerging technologies and digital health solutions to enhance the organization's capabilities. Qualifications: EDUCATION:Required: Master's degree in computer science, product design/human-center design, computational sciences (physics, chemistry, biology, or related), engineering, or a related field.EXPERIENCE:Required:Minimum of 8-10 years of progressive experience in delivery management and/or product development Preferred:Focus on healthcare software/technology development.LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRY/LISTING:

HELP RESTORING LOST SKILLSWhen Airmen or their families experience physical limitations, we do everything we can to help them regain their compromised functions. Working to help people with disabilities, injury or illness, Occupational Therapists work with patients to build or restore their abilities through the use of everyday tasks. Whether working with mental, physical, developmental or emotional conditions, these experts assist their patients in developing and maintaining daily living and work skills.REQUIREMENTSYou must meet several requirements before joining the Air Force. These concern your background, overall health and other standards set by the Air Force, Department of Defense and federal law.Minimum EducationCompletion of an accredited program in occupational therapy. Minimum requirement is an entry level master’s degree, however a doctorate is preferredQualificationsMinimum of six months of experience in occupational therapy assignments, including planning, managing and administering occupational therapy treatments and activitiesState license and registration to practice occupational therapyMinimum of 24 months of supervised clinical experience in an occupational therapy assignmentCompletion of Officer Training School courseMust be between the ages of 18 and have not reached your 42ndbirthday

Helping tackle life's challengesSometimes the stresses our Airmen and their families face may feel overwhelming or difficult to overcome. Concentrating on the social aspects of health, Clinical Social Workers help individuals improve the quality of their lives. From diagnosing various issues to offering guidance and counseling, these professionals offer services their clients can rely on during their hardest times.REQUIREMENTSYou must meet several requirements before joining the Air Force. These concern your background, overall health and other standards set by the Air Force, Department of Defense and federal law.Minimum EducationFor entry into this specialty, a Master's in Social Work from a graduate school of social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) is mandatory. QualificationsKnowledge of social work theories, principles, techniques and resourcesEntry-level state licenseMust possess a valid and current license by a U.S. jurisdiction at a level allowing independent clinical social work practiceCompletion of Officer Training School courseMust be between the ages of 18 and have not reached your 42ndbirthday

Caring for Mental Well-BeingProviding our Airmen with proper healthcare doesn’t stop once they leave the doctor’s office. Primarily responsible for dispensing prescribed medications and helping patients understand proper usage and side effects, Pharmacists are an integral part of patient care. These medication experts help maximize positive health outcomes and improve the quality of their patients’ lives through patient counseling and careful quality control.REQUIREMENTSYou must meet several requirements before joining the Air Force. These concern your background, overall health and other standards set by the Air Force, Department of Defense and federal law.Minimum EducationA current unrestricted licenseA doctoral degree (Ph.D. or Psy.D.) in clinical psychology or counseling psychologyCompletion of a clinical internshipPossible additional requirements for specialties QualificationsKnowledge of psychological theories, principles and techniques is mandatory.Clinical internshipValid unrestricted state-issued license to practice clinical or counseling psychologyCompletion of Officer Training School courseMust be between the ages of 18 and have not reached your 42ndbirthday

PREVENTING ENVIRONMENTAL HARMWe go to extraordinary measures to protect our Airmen from environmental hazards and infractions. Applying engineering and scientific principles, Bioenvironmental Engineers identify and evaluate potential dangers and develop programs to prevent illness and injury. With an emphasis on discovering problems before they occur, these specialists ensure the health and safety of Airmen and their families in environments all over the world.REQUIREMENTSYou must meet several requirements before joining the Air Force. These concern your background, overall health and other standards set by the Air Force, Department of Defense and federal law.Minimum EducationBachelor of Science in engineering from an ABET-accredited institutionQualificationsCompletion of qualifying Bioenvironmental Engineering courseMinimum of 24 months of experience in bioenvironmental engineering assignmentsCompletion of Officer Training School courseMust be between the ages of 18 and have not reached your 42ndbirthday