Credentialing & Privileging Program Specialist

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Kansas City, MO seeks a Credentialing Program Assistant to support the Medical Staff Office and the C&P operations. The role provides administrative and technical direction for credentialing, privileging, and related data handling.

The incumbent will work as SME to LIPs and Service Chiefs, assist in policy development, review VetPro reports, and ensure documentation and records meet applicable standards. Standard work hours apply.

Qualifications

• Must have specialized experience in credentialing and privileging in a medical setting.
• No educational substitution for the GS-06 level.
• Volunteer work can count toward qualifying experience.

Responsibilities

• Serve as SME to Licensed Independent Providers and Service Chiefs on C&P matters.
• Assist in developing short- and long-term goals for the C&P program.
• Draft local credentialing processes and Medical Staff Bylaws compliant with regulations.
• Review VetPro reports to identify problems needing investigation.
• Inform C&P Manager of trends, audit results and issues affecting privilege status.
• Guide hospital staff in documenting privileges for LIPs.
• Ensure application packages meet technical requirements and maintain records.

Skills

Credentialing guidance

Data tracking

Report preparation

Credentialing & Privileging

Job description

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Kansas City, MO seeks a Credentialing Program Assistant to support the Medical Staff Office and the C&P operations. The role provides administrative and technical direction for credentialing, privileging, and related data handling.

The incumbent will work as SME to LIPs and Service Chiefs, assist in policy development, review VetPro reports, and ensure documentation and records meet applicable standards. Standard work hours apply.