Credentialing Program Assistant

Veterans Health Administration; Amarillo (TX); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

The Veterans Health Administration, Amarillo VA Health Care System, seeks a Credentialing Program Assistant in the Medical Staff Office under the Chief of Quality to support the Credentialing and Privileging program with data analysis, record maintenance, and leadership advisory on key processes.

Primary source verification of licenses/certifications, research of regulations, and data accuracy are central duties to ensure compliance with Joint Commission standards.

Qualifications

• Credentialing program experience and knowledge.
• Ability to verify credentials through licensing boards and databases.
• Strong data management and attention to detail.
• Understanding of regulatory standards and accreditation requirements.

Responsibilities

• Inform leadership of credentialing program changes and regulatory requirements.
• Perform primary source verification of licenses, certifications, and credentials.
• Research regulations and standards to determine corrective actions.
• Manage data tracking for credentialing operations and monitor database reports.
• Oversee purchase card usage within budget and handle confidential communications.

Skills

Credentialing

Data management

Regulatory compliance

Documentation

Tools

VetPro

Job description

• Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

The incumbent serves as a Credentialing Program Assistant and is assigned to the Medical Staff Office, which is under the Chief of Quality at the Amarillo VA HCS and is responsible for conducting analytical reviews, managing and tracking data, and serving as an advisor to Amarillo VAMC leadership on key processes related to the Credentialing and Privileging (C&P) program of the VAMC.

Key Responsibilities

Major Duties: Utilize significant judgment to inform leadership and appropriate administrative staff of credentialing program changes, new regulatory requirements, policies and procedures or issues and concerns pertaining to the credentialing program.

Ensure primary source verification to include, but not limited to, state licenses, certifications, and required certifications, including verifications through the National Practitioner Data Bank, state licensing agencies, specialty certification boards, universities, DoD and healthcare facilities. Conduct final appointment into the credentialing database, after thoroughly researching, analyzing and validating all data, information, documents and signature authorities.

Serve as subject matter expert (SME) in the field of credentialing. Assure data entry is complete and accurate to meet hospital policy and regulation, and the Joint Commission standards. Research reference materials, regulations, and standards to identify appropriate action necessary to correct the problem. Manage the work involving the tracking of data and documents in support of the credentialing operation.

Review VetPro or other credentialing database reports detecting problem areas requiring further investigation. Monitor the maintenance of operations of database systems. Manage a purchase card by ensuring purchases are legitimate and within budget. Receives and reviews correspondence and communications for the C&P function and determines which items require immediate attention and which are confidential in nature.

Analyzes and manages issues related to documents that do not meet expected requirements, regulations or guidelines such as malpractice claims, adverse actions against licensures and/or certifications, FSMB reports, and National NPDB CQ reports. Other duties as assigned. Work Schedule: 8:00am-4:30pm, Monday-Friday Telework: This position may be authorized for Ad Hoc telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process.

Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Credentialing Program Assistant/PD01416A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

Requirements & Education

There is no educational substitution at this grade level.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $45409 – $59031/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Other security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-05.

How many openings are available?

There are 2 openings for this position.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.

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