Credentialing Program Assistant

Veterans Health Administration • Saint Louis, MO

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Credentialing Program Assistant is assigned to the Medical Staff Office, which is under the Chief of Staff at a Veterans Affairs Medical Center, and provides administrative and technical direction and support to credentialing and privileging operations in Saint Louis, Missouri. The position is not virtual; the employee must live within or be willing to relocate within a commutable distance of the duty location. The work is performed in an office setting and is mostly sedentary, with occasional light physical effort such as walking, climbing stairs, and carrying light office items. The work schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Ad hoc telework may be authorized, with eligibility discussed during the interview process. A recruitment incentive may be authorized for highly qualified candidates.

The position requires one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-5 level. There is no educational substitution at this grade level. The selected applicant must serve a one-year probationary period. Employment is subject to the listed federal hiring conditions, including U.S. citizenship, a background/security investigation, required onboarding, and participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program for VA Health Care Personnel.

Requirements

• One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-5 grade level, including guidance or advice to providers, staff, and management regarding credentialing and privileging; collecting, compiling, and tracking data; preparing reports; and using knowledge of state licensure and medical specialty board requirements to verify credentials.
• Experience must be fully documented on the resume with job title, duties, start and end month and year, and hours worked per week.
• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Selective Service registration is required for males born after December 31, 1959.
• Subject to a background/security investigation.
• Must complete the required application steps, questionnaire, online assessment, and onboarding process.
• Must participate in the seasonal influenza vaccination program as a VA Health Care Personnel employee.
• Must serve a one-year probationary period.
• Must live within or be willing to relocate within a commutable distance of the duty location.
• No educational substitution is available at this grade level.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the subject matter expert for Licensed Independent Providers and Service Chiefs on routine and complex credentialing and privileging matters.
• Assist the C&P Manager in developing short- and long-term goals for the credentialing and privileging program.
• Assist the C&P Manager in drafting local credentialing processes and Medical Staff Bylaws in compliance with applicable regulations.
• Receive and review VetPro reports and identify problem areas requiring further investigation.
• Inform the C&P Manager of trends, audit results, and identified problems that may affect a provider's privilege status.
• Provide guidance and instruction to hospital staff on completing documentation required to establish privileges for Licensed Independent Providers.
• Ensure application packages and other documents meet technical requirements for the provider's specialty, and ensure application folders and database accounts meet technical requirements.
• Serve as technical advisor to the Executive Committee of the Medical Staff and, if applicable, the Credentials Committee.
• Develop and provide routine and special reports as requested by the C&P Manager.
• Establish and maintain files and records related to the credentialing and privileging process.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Federal employee benefits package for employees and their families.
• Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual based on prior work or military service, subject to request and approval before appointment.
• Recruitment incentive may be authorized for highly qualified candidates.

What This Job Offers

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