Credentialing Assistant

Military Treatment Facilities under DHA • San Diego, CA

21h • Onsite

About The Position

This is a Credentialing Assistant position located at Naval Medical Center in San Diego, California. Duties Assists the Head/Assistant Head, MSM in the coordination of the Credentials Review and Privileging Program. Gathers, analyzes, and verifies information on the medical education and specialized training of all practitioners and clinical support staff. Verifies credentialed or privileged personnel, including all military active duty, reserve, volunteer, and civilian licensed independent practitioners and clinical support staff. Verifies all background information used in establishing a provider's Bonafide medical and professional expertise prior to employment at the facility. Reviews contractor agency verification of education, training, and licensure of prospective employees to determine the adequacy of their investigation. Conducts primary source verification of certification and credentialing for a variety of educational backgrounds. Tracks residents and medical students by running reports to identify Basic Life Support (BLS) certification and attainment of licensing.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position requires the incumbent be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment.
• A background investigation and credit check are required.
• This position has a mandatory seasonal influenza vaccination requirement and is subject to annual vaccination unless exempt by medical personnel.
• Employees assigned to a medical treatment facility are required to be screened for applicable immunizations or pre-existing immunity unless exempt by medical personnel.
• Appointment to this position is subject to a one-year probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the requirements as described in 5 CFR Part 11.
• One year of specialized experience which includes assisting in reviewing or verifying records such as completed education, training, licenses, or other special certifications for preparation of packets for approval.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
• This position requires a 1 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest.
• Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
• Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.

Nice To Haves

• Recruitment or relocation incentives MAY be authorized for highly qualified candidates.

Responsibilities

• Assists the Head/Assistant Head, MSM in the coordination of the Credentials Review and Privileging Program.
• Gathers, analyzes, and verifies information on the medical education and specialized training of all practitioners and clinical support staff.
• Verifies credentialed or privileged personnel, including all military active duty, reserve, volunteer, and civilian licensed independent practitioners and clinical support staff.
• Verifies all background information used in establishing a provider's Bonafide medical and professional expertise prior to employment at the facility.
• Reviews contractor agency verification of education, training, and licensure of prospective employees to determine the adequacy of their investigation.
• Conducts primary source verification of certification and credentialing for a variety of educational backgrounds.
• Tracks residents and medical students by running reports to identify Basic Life Support (BLS) certification and attainment of licensing.

Benefits

• A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
• As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
• Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.
• Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed