Health System Specialist-Credentialing and Privileging Analyst

Veterans Health Administration • Columbus, OH

24d • Onsite

About The Position

The incumbent is a Health Systems Specialist in the Medical Staff Office under the Chief of Staff at a VA Medical Center (VAMC). The position conducts analytical reviews, manages and tracks data, and advises VAMC leadership on Credentialing and Privileging (C&P) program processes. The analyst is aligned to and supervised by the C&P Manager and applies analytical and evaluative methods to assess program effectiveness, efficiency, and compliance, recommending improvements to policies, processes, and procedures.

The position is not virtual. The work schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM. Ad hoc telework may be available; eligibility will be discussed during the interview. Relocation and recruitment incentives and a Permanent Change of Station are not authorized, and a Critical Skills Incentive is not approved. The position is subject to an OPM consistency review that may change the grade; a grade reduction could make the employee eligible for grade and/or pay retention.

The work is mostly sedentary and is performed in an adequately lighted, heated, and ventilated office setting, with normal safety precautions typical of offices and meeting rooms. Occasional light physical effort may be required, including walking, stair climbing, and carrying light office items. Applicants must be U.S. citizens. The position requires participation in the VA seasonal influenza vaccination program and a one-year probationary period or two-year trial period, as applicable.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship.
• Meet the applicable GS-9 qualification requirements through one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least GS-7, qualifying graduate education, or an allowable combination of graduate education and specialized experience.
• Specialized experience must be progressively responsible analytical, administrative, clinical management, or supervisory experience in healthcare, involving close work with facility managers and analysis or coordination of administrative, clinical, or other service activities.
• Specialized experience must provide knowledge of healthcare delivery system missions, organizations, programs, and requirements; regulations and standards of regulatory and credentialing groups; and government-wide, agency, and facility administrative systems and requirements such as budget, personnel, and procurement.
• For current or former federal employees subject to the time-in-grade requirement, 52 weeks at GS-7 is required for a GS-9 position.
• Complete the required application steps, questionnaire, and online assessment.
• Meet applicable background and security investigation requirements and complete the online onboarding process and acceptable identity-document requirements.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must be registered with Selective Service.
• Participate in the Department of Veterans Affairs seasonal influenza vaccination program.
• Serve the applicable one-year probationary period or two-year trial period.
• Submit transcripts if qualifying all or in part based on education; foreign education requires a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with the transcript.
• Occasionally perform light physical activities such as walking, stair climbing, and carrying light office items.

Responsibilities

• Implement, maintain, and update Focused Professional Practice Evaluations (FPPE) and Ongoing Professional Practice Evaluations (OPPE) monitoring systems.
• Analyze clinical evaluation plans to ensure they meet standards and are thorough and appropriate for measuring and documenting Licensed Independent Practitioner (LIP) clinical competence.
• Collaborate with leadership, healthcare providers, C&P administrative specialists, and other administrative teams to manage FPPE and OPPE for the C&P Program.
• Gather, analyze, document, and track program data from beginning to end to ensure program compliance.
• Serve as lead consultant for weekly Report Card data related to the C&P Program.
• Review and complete quarterly reports required by Central Office.
• Assess the effectiveness, efficiency, and compliance of key program processes and recommend improvements to leadership for policies, processes, and procedures.

Benefits

• Federal employee benefits package; specific benefits depend on position type and eligibility.
• VA may, upon request and approval before appointment, credit qualifying job-related non-federal experience or active-duty uniformed military service toward the annual leave accrual rate.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level