Credentialing Program Assistant

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Amarillo (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

US Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Credentialing Program Assistant for the Amarillo VA Medical Center. The incumbent will work within the Medical Staff Office under the Chief of Quality, conducting analytical reviews and managing data for the Credentialing and Privileging (C&P) program.

The role requires extensive knowledge of credentialing, privileging, and regulatory standards, with strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills to support leadership decisions and

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of credentialing, privileging, medical staff processes and regulatory issues.
• Ability to apply analytical and evaluative methods to complex data and processes.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Conduct analytical reviews related to Credentialing and Privileging (C&P) program.
• Manage and track data supporting the C&P process.
• Advise Amarillo VAMC leadership on C&P program processes and best practices.

Skills

Analytical skills

Evaluative methods

Verbal communication

Primary source verification

Credentialing knowledge

Regulatory knowledge

Tools

Software applications

Job description

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. To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 11/06/2026.

You may qualify based on your experience as described below:

• Specialized Experience: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-5 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to: Extensive knowledge of pertinent laws, regulations, policies and precedents, accreditation standards and guidelines, such as TJC, which affect the use of program related support areas of C & P; extensive knowledge of basic principles, provisions and practices of credentialing, privileging, medical staff process/personal, accreditation and regulatory issues/updates; Extensive knowledge of medical terminology, medical specialties, and core privileges and procedures; extensive knowledge of practice evaluation requirements; Skill in applying analytical and evaluative methods and techniques; Ability to verbally communication complex and highly technical information to a diverse group; Expert knowledge of primary source verification processes; Skilling in using software applications; attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.

For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/.