Credentialing Program Assistant

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

The US Department of Veterans Affairs invites applications for the Credentialing Specialist (C&P) position. This role supports the Credentialing and Privileging process for VAMC clinical services, ensuring data accuracy and compliance with VHA directives.

Close date for qualifications is 10/02/2026. Responsibilities include assisting in developing credentialing policies, managing provider applications for privileges, and ensuring appropriate board certifications and licenses are verified for

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-5
• Experience with credentialing processes and medical staff bylaws

Responsibilities

• Assist C&P Manager in drafting local credentialing processes and Medical Staff Bylaws in compliance with regulations
• Manage provider applications for privileges and privilege renewal; ensure primary source verification

Job description

The Medical Staff Office is responsible for the C&P process of VAMC clinical services providers and functions are critical to patient safety and to assuring the quality of patient care provided by the VAMC. Program Support Assistant (Credentialing) ensures compliance with VHA policies, directives, memos, and notices. Responsible for collecting relevant data and making informed decisions to ensure that qualified healthcare professionals provide appropriate care in the appropriate settings. To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 10/02/2026.

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: assisting C&P Manager in drafting local credentialing processes and Medical Staff Bylaws in compliance with all applicable regulations; managing provider applications for privileges and privilege renewal; providing guidance and instruction to hospital staff in completing the required documentation for establishing privileges, ensuring primary source verification, including, but not limited to, state licenses, DEA licenses, certifications, medical specialty training, and board certifications; reviewing documents and applications for omissions and inconsistencies, ensuring data entry is complete and accurate; and documenting details of privileging actions, both routine and adverse, in detail with the accuracy necessary for defending appeals to higher authority.
  • Note: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment.

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/.