The Credentialing Program Assistant is assigned to the Medical Staff Office, which is under the Chief of Staff at the VA Eastern Kansas Health Care System (VA EKHCS) and is responsible for providing administrative and technical direction and support to the credentialing and privileging (C&P) operations.
Duties Assist in identifying the resources necessary for accomplishing the mission and function of the credentials and privileging program. Keeps leadership and appropriate administrative staff informed of program changes, new regulatory requirements, and policies and procedures pertaining to the C & P process. Receives and reviews VetPro reports detecting problem areas requiring further investigations.
Ensures accurate provider data is entered into and maintained in the VetPro computer program. Manages provider applications ( initial and renewals) for LIPs C & P with in the VAMC. Provides guidance and instruction to hospital staff in completing the required documentation of establishing privileges for LIPs. Serves as a technical advisor to the Executive Committee of the Medical Staff (ECMS) and if applicable the Credentials Committee.
Prepares agendas for credentials related meetings, ensures those involved are notified of expectations, and ensures appropriate paperwork is accomplished completely and accurately for committee action. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm Telework: Ad-hoc Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Position Description/PD#: 99876-S Recruitment/Relocation Incentives: Not Authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
There is no educational substitution at this grade level. Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/.
If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.
toyia.duke@va.gov · 910-322-6038
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $46150 – $59994/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
Applications close on 2026-09-02.
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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